South Bend Tribune
SOUTH BEND As the group Faith In Indiana pushes for a mobile response unit to give South Bend area police forces an alternative to jailing those with mental illness and substance abuse problems, both activists and officials cite Eugene, Oregon as a community that s getting it right.
The city that s home to the University of Oregon implemented the Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS) program in 1989. Officials there say it s been effective for diverting people needing mental health, substance abuse and other services away from jail, Lt. Ron Tinseth, director of the program, said by phone last week.
The Aftermath of the Holiday Farm Fire
May 1, 2021
Almost eight months after the Holiday Farm Fire erupted near Blue River, Oregon, and tore through forests and small communities along the McKenzie River, recovery has been progressing slowly. While the smoky plumes rising from the mountainsides have dissipated, charred trees dot the barren landscape and remnants of burned buildings, garages, and cars still remain on many properties.
The wildfire that burnt over 173,000 acres destroyed hundreds of homes in the towns of Blue River, Nimrod, Vida, and Finn Rock, and resulted in the evacuation of thousands of people.
Though wildfires are growing more common in the western half of the United States, the Holiday Farm Fire caught residents of the McKenzie River Valley off guard as it ignited in the evening of September 7 and, aided by historically strong winds, quickly grew to engulf thousands of forested acres literally overnight. Those same winds also blew the heavy smoke into th
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For months, people in specific age groups, jobs and living situations were eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but starting Monday, everyone in Oregon who is 16 and older can get their shot.
There are three main ways to get a vaccine: through the local public health department, at a pharmacy or from a medical provider. No matter where the vaccine is distributed, it is free of charge.
Get a shot with Lane County Public Health
Lane County residents may have noticed colorful numbers written on windows of the driver side of cars no, the universe is not communicating with you. These markings are from large drive-thru vaccine clinics ran by Lane County Public Health.
Doug Emhoff, VP s husband, tours Eugene vaccination site
The second gentleman is in Eugene as part of a national tour.
Posted: Apr 5, 2021 6:52 PM
Updated: Apr 5, 2021 10:23 PM
Posted By: Bob Schaper & Jaewon Jung
EUGENE, Ore. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, toured a Eugene vaccination site Monday afternoon.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Eugene. We are trying to go to as much of the country as we can. We re not necessarily trying to go to the biggest cities, said Emhoff.
Emhoff arrived at WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave, around 1 p.m. White Bird Clinic is operating a vaccination center at the music venue.