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Communities Derelict boat removed from beach north of Florence (Photo Gallery)

By KPIC.com staff Published: Mar 15, 2013 at 9:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

Authorities say another derelict boat was removed from an Oregon beach north of Florence.

Communities Chair fire closes Chambers Street (Photo Gallery)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Mar 9, 2013 at 12:17 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT

The Eugene Fire and Police departments respond to a home on Chambers Street after chair catches fire.

Communities 'People don't realize how much talent it takes' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Feb 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

The Umpqua Valley High School Rodeo Club hosts the 2013 Southern Oregon High School Rodeo through the weekend at the Oregon Horse Center.

Communities 'It's not uncommon to have warming fires started by homeless individuals' (Photo Gallery)

By KVAL News Published: Feb 8, 2013 at 7:56 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM PDT

EUGENE, Ore - Fire officials said a tool shed fire broke out early Friday morning.

It happened near W. 2nd Ave. and Chambers St. after 3 a.m., Eugene Battalion Chief, Don Vaught said.

Communities County tax levy for jail a step closer to May ballot (Video)

By Tom Adams KVAL News Published: Jan 30, 2013 at 11:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT

Lane commissioners tell staff to write final version of 5 year serial levy for jail that would hit the May ballot

Communities Sheriff: '8 hours every 24 hours where there is no patrol on duty' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 9:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM PDT

Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner held a Community Awareness Meeting hoping to keep the public informed about the department, and looming budget issues.

Communities Ex-cons help Sheriff's Deputy injured in hit-and-run (Video)

By Tom Adams, KVAL News Published: Jan 11, 2013 at 7:20 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT

Juston Swan, owner of a Eugene food cart, said that met Wattier several times -- as an inmate at the Lane County Jail. Swan said that he now hopes to help the sheriff in his recovery process.

Communities Sweet Life prepares for Chef's Night Out 2013 (Video)

By Tony Gist Published: Apr 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT

KVAL's Tasty Tony stops by Sweet Life to find out what the Best Overall Bite winners at Chef's Night Out 2012 are bringing to the table in 2013.

Communities '1,500 children die daily in India from preventable diseases' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Adams KVAL News Published: Mar 19, 2013 at 10:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 19, 2013 at 10:29 AM PDT

For millions of people in India, lack of clean water is a constant battle. India Partners hopes the WASH program, short for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, can save lives.

Communities Microbrew Festival: 'Pour some happiness' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Feb 9, 2013 at 11:05 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 9, 2013 at 11:05 AM PDT

KVAL'S Tasty Tony stops by the KLCC Microbrew Festival where more than 50 brewers make the over 100 craft beers that are on tap and ready for the tasting.

Communities Tuesday Farmers Market continues through Oct. 27

By Mark Furman Published: Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

If the crowds at the Saturday Market don't do it for you, try shopping for fresh produce at the Lane County Farmers Market on Tuesdays in downtown Eugene.

While there are fewer vendors, there are fewer lines and fewer shoppers -- allowing you to make more of your time.

Communities Wreck blocks 7th Ave

By John Tierney Published: Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

A two-car wreck blocked 7th Avenue at Olive Street in Downtown Eugene for about 45 minutes this afternoon.

Police say two people were taken to the hospital and their injuries were non-life-threatening.

The crash happened around 3 p.m.