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New City of Eugene Community Court program aims to support homelessness, minor offenses and community safety impacts
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, the program, which is funded by a federal grant, reportedly connects shelter and targeted support to some unhoused individuals charged with misdemeanors like trespassing, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and other non-violent charges.
City officials also said that the mail goal will be to create personal stability and disrupt behaviors detrimental to the community, which Community Court sees repeatedly.
Participants will be identified through assessments that consider prior conviction and other life factors and needs, by Court staff and the local service providers they work with.
The four-year, $600,000 grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance was awarded in October of 2022, but Community Court only received initial grant funds a few months ago and is now finalizing contracts with local service providers.
Oregon Sen. Merkley says “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip” as he pushes sweeping legislation to fight back, claims it’s aimed at restoring checks and balances
Portland, OREGON – “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip. We can’t let him,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said Aug. 12...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says “President Trump cannot just erase a constitutional right with the stroke of a pen” after he renews effort to restrict birthright citizenship
Portland, OREGON – “The Supreme Court has ruled on this, and yet he persists,” Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said earlier...
ESF crews provide lifesaving blood to critical patient after serious crash on Territorial Hwy
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a serious crash on Territorial Highway near Lawrence Road and provided...
ESF crews contain 16-acre vegetation fire after flames advance toward neighborhood
Eugene, OR – A fast-moving vegetation fire near Jasper Road and Mt. Vernon Road in Springfield, Oregon, grew to approximately...
48-year-old woman found passed out behind wheel after crashing into pickup, Eugene police say she had alcohol in hand and had a .28% BAC
Eugene, OR – A 48-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday morning after police said she passed out behind the wheel and...
Two detained after shooting at Eugene Motel 6, victim expected to survive
Eugene, OR – Two people were detained Thursday in connection with a shooting at a Motel 6 in Eugene’s Glenwood...
“Textbook corruption and kids are paying the price,” Oregon Sen. Merkley claims Trump-linked firm in Texas was awarded huge contract supposed to help kids navigate immigration court
Oregon – Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley criticized the Trump administration after a Texas-based law firm with ties to the administration...
Governor Kotek says Oregon needs to “get this right” before more projects move forward after backing local governments putting data centers on hold
Oregon – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced support for locally imposed moratoriums on new data center development while the state...
Oregon Sen. Wyden introduces new bill to block Trump immunity deal, calls agreement a “sweetheart deal” and says Congress must stop special protection
Oregon – Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal introduced legislation Thursday aimed...
Brush fire behind Eugene’s Franklin Boulevard prompts multi-unit fire response near railroad tracks
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a brush fire near the railroad tracks and Willamette River behind 2125...
Eugene emergency communications center welcomes Senator James Manning for visit to recognize dispatchers
Eugene, OR – Oregon Sen. James Manning visited Central Lane Communications to learn more about the work of emergency call...
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Governor Kotek says Oregon needs to “get this right” before more projects move forward after backing local governments putting data centers on hold
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Eugene emergency communications center welcomes Senator James Manning for visit to recognize dispatchers
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ESF crews contain 16-acre vegetation fire after flames advance toward neighborhood