Oregonians are being asked to create more defensible space around their homes, with vegetation modified in that space to reduce wildfire threat and help firefighters defend the house.
Demonstrators against the war in Gaza at Portland State University and other schools have called for divestment from companies with ties to Israel. Such demands have long been a tool for protesters.
The Lane County Farmers Market kicks off its seasonal Tuesday Market in downtown Eugene this week. The Tuesday Market will feature two new food assistance programs.