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Councilors Set To Vote On Smoking Ban Amendment
The current smoking ordinance already requires smokers to be 25-feet away from public buildings. The change will extend to the curb.

From Hynix To The Army
Aaron Pomerleau is turning to the military after being laid off by Hynix in August 2008.

Local Firefighters Climb Thousands of Stairs for a Good Cause
Firefighters from Eugene and Springfield were at Oakway Mall Saturday, climbing a stairmaster to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Man Shot to Death Near Downtown Eugene
A man is shot to death at the W. 2nd and Cleveland railroad tracks.

New Street Musician Regulations May Come to Corvallis
Many people there say the music adds a nice touch. Others say it's panhandlers that are giving some of the musicians a bad reputation.

Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby
On Thursday, it was all about the kids, but on Friday fishermen got down to business, cruising the North Umpqua River for the ultimate catch.

State Police Cite 41 for Violating New Cell Phone Law
So far, Oregon State Police troopers have cited 41 people statewide for violating the law and warned 250 others.

Police: 'Have a Plan Before You Start Drinking'
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the nation's most dangerous days to drive because of drunk drivers.

UO Graduation Moved Due to Track Championships
Some University of Oregon seniors are a little disappointed about their graduation date this year, especially the reason behind it.

Kids Day Fishing Derby
Kids in Douglas County caught fish after fish on the first day of the Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby.

Oregon Alum Builds Saints into Champs
Oregon graduate Mickey Loomis is the Saints' General Manager and the architect of the Super Bowl XLIV Champions.

Local Stores Prepare for Super Bowl Sunday
In preparation for Super Bowl Sunday, football fans are stocking up on all the necessities in preparation for the big game, and local stores are getting ready to handle the crowd.

97 Small Businesses Network in Springfield
After last year's economic troubles, 97 Springfield small businesses are focusing on networking now more than ever.

Pacifica Forum Controversy: Free Speech vs. Public Safety
Pacifica Forum members say it's their First Amendment right to be able to hold meetings on the University of Oregon campus. Protest organizers, however, say the group makes the campus an unsafe place for students.

UO Students Hold Rally Against Pacifica Forum
If the university ultimately decides to keep Pacifica Forum on campus, students say they'll continue to show up to the meetings in protest.

Remaining Country Coach Items Auctioned Off
The manager says they're happy with the turnout and the bids, and nearly everything went for half the retail price.

Roseburg Man Arrested for Eluding Deputies, Not Paying for Gasoline
A Roseburg man was arrested Thursday after he led deputies on a a high-speed chase and didn't pay for his gasoline the night before.

Ben Bond Pleads 'Not Guilty' In Parking Meter Case
Prosecutors say there is a lot more to the January 13 incident than just Bond's plugging of downtown parking meters.

Historic Building Revamps Economy
Some building renovators in Albany are bringing old charm to a hard-hit area.

Swastika Investigation Continues
Investigators say a janitor found a Swastika spray painted on the carpet of the LGBTQA office.