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Local hospital officials are urging the public to protect themselves and others from COVID-19
Dr. James McGovern, Vice President of Medical Affairs for the PeaceHealth Oregon network says right now their staffing is adequate, but they are concerned about the flu season with COVID-19 on top of that.
Speaking to the City Club of Eugene, McGovern said their staff gets sick too, just like other community members, “so making sure that our staff and the community wash hands, wear masks, socially distance keep those holiday gatherings small to prevent the spread helps us both maintain hospital capacity to care for the community and keep our staff healthy so they can come to work and help take care of people as well.”
Oregon Sen. Merkley says Trump admin’s new policy is “hugely expensive and damaging to Americans’ health” following controversial energy and drilling moves
Oregon – Sen. Jeff Merkley criticized the Trump administration over its energy and environmental policies, arguing that recent decisions could...
Oregon Sen. Wyden reacts after billionaire Leon Black explains Epstein ties to Congress, says “he was not a tax lawyer or accountant”
Oregon – Sen. Ron Wyden is challenging billionaire Leon Black’s explanation of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, saying investigators found...
Oregon Gov. Kotek claims “Trump administration tried to remove eligible voters from voter rolls” after federal court blocks voter verification database
Oregon – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticized the Trump administration after a federal court blocked the use of a voter...
Fire crews respond to deadly structure fire in Eugene’s Churchill neighborhood
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a structure fire late Thursday night in Eugene’s Churchill neighborhood that resulted...
Eugene Springfield Fire technical rescue team conducts joint drill with Metro Wastewater
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire technical rescue team recently held a joint training drill with Metro Wastewater to...
Eugene Springfield Fire crews train for wildfire response at Golden Gardens Park
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews spent time training for wildfire response at Golden Gardens Park in Eugene as...
Eugene Police locate hidden camera believed connected to burglary ring targeting Asian residents
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department has located a hidden camera believed to have been used to monitor an...
Eugene Springfield Fire crews battle large residential fire involving two homes in West Eugene
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a residential fire involving two homes in West Eugene Sunday evening after...
Eugene Police seek public’s help after shooting near Skinner Butte leaves two injured
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is asking the public for help as investigators continue looking into a shooting...
Eugene police train with regional agencies to strengthen crisis response skills
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department recently joined crisis negotiation teams from Springfield Police and the Lane County Sheriff’s...
Oregon Sen. Wyden criticizes Trump spending priorities, says Americans are struggling while billions are spent on ballroom and war costs
Oregon – U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is criticizing President Donald Trump’s spending priorities, arguing that Americans struggling with everyday expenses...
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Springfield Fire crews battle large residential fire involving two homes in West Eugene
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Police seek public’s help after shooting near Skinner Butte leaves two injured
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Police locate hidden camera believed connected to burglary ring targeting Asian residents
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Oregon11 hours ago
Oregon Sen. Wyden reacts after billionaire Leon Black explains Epstein ties to Congress, says “he was not a tax lawyer or accountant”
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Springfield Fire crews train for wildfire response at Golden Gardens Park
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene police train with regional agencies to strengthen crisis response skills
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Oregon11 hours ago
Oregon Gov. Kotek claims “Trump administration tried to remove eligible voters from voter rolls” after federal court blocks voter verification database
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Oregon11 hours ago
Oregon Sen. Merkley says Trump admin’s new policy is “hugely expensive and damaging to Americans’ health” following controversial energy and drilling moves