The Register Guard (Eugene, OR) articles from July 2006

The Register Guard (Eugene, OR) archives from July 2006

Hospitals now seeking deposits.
July 9, 2006

Suit claims UO forced teacher out.
July 9, 2006... Byline: Greg Bolt Jul. 9--A University of Oregon professor is suing the school over claims that she was forced out of her job for calling attention to financial irregularities in a graduate program and is seeking more than $1 million in...

City expands permitted uses in heavy industry zoning.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Jack Moran Jul. 10--SPRINGFIELD -- Eugene attorney Jim Spickerman represents someone -- he won't say who -- interested in knowing if city officials would allow the construction of a big-box home improvement store like a Home Depot...

Parkway proposal gridlock persists.
July 11, 2006... Byline: Edward Russo Jul. 11--A narrow majority of the Eugene City Council appears ready to let the West Eugene Parkway fade into oblivion. Councilors on Monday met for the first time since state Department of Transportation Director...

Glenwood piques developers.
July 11, 2006... Byline: Jack Moran Jul. 11--SPRINGFIELD -- Officials say dozens of developers are reviewing the city's plan to transform an underutilized riverfront section of Glenwood from a hodgepodge of industrial sites and used car lots into a vibrant...

EWEB, union to give talks another try.
July 11, 2006... Byline: Jeff Wright Jul. 11--One week into a first-ever strike, EWEB union workers and management have yet to settle a contract -- appearing to have instead settled into their assigned roles: workers walking the picket line, managers...

Veneta tables watering limits.
July 11, 2006... Byline: Karen McCowan Jul. 11--The City Council on Monday night tabled a proposal to ban daytime lawn watering in July, August and September -- and to fine residents for violating the ban. But before voting, many of the councilors...

Opponents of Westmoreland sale vow to fight on.
July 13, 2006... Byline: Greg Bolt Jul. 13--Opponents of the proposed sale of the Westmoreland student housing complex pledged to take their fight to the courts if the state Board of Higher Education approves the sale on Friday. At a rally on the...

Signs of the times.
July 13, 2006... Byline: Sherri Buri McDonald Jul. 13--In the age of Monster.com and other online job listings, it seems so old-fashioned to see a simple "Help Wanted" sign posted in a shop window. But the notices, or their contemporary equivalent --...

OUS board mulls proposed sale of Westmoreland.
July 14, 2006... Byline: Greg Bolt Jul. 14--PORTLAND -- Higher education board members quizzed University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer over the proposed sale of the Westmoreland student housing project Thursday, but after two hours of testimony gave...

Mayor, Councilor Kelly effectively lay to rest any future for parkway.
July 14, 2006... Byline: Edward Russo Jul. 14--Lane County Commissioner Bobby Green called the meeting the "High Noon melodrama with Gary Cooper." When the smoke cleared Thursday, the West Eugene Parkway lay in a coffin awaiting burial by the state...

Retailers declare 'local' day.
July 14, 2006... Byline: Joe Mosley Jul. 14--A week and a half after Independence Day, the Eugene-area's independent retailers are hoping for some fireworks of their own. Today has been declared Independents Day by the nonprofit Helios Resource...

U.S. Interior secretary tours Country Coach manufacturing site.
July 14, 2006... Byline: Joe Mosley Jul. 14--JUNCTION CITY -- U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne got a peek on Thursday at the recreational vehicle of his dreams. "It'll be a few years, I'm afraid," said Kempthorne, already an RV owner, after...

EWEB set to review tentative agreement.
July 14, 2006... Byline: Jeff Wright Jul. 14--Eugene Water & Electric Board commissioners are expected to vote early today on a tentative contract agreement hammered out late Thursday night by bargaining teams representing the utility and the International...

Kulongoski touts higher education plan.
July 15, 2006... Byline: Greg Bolt Jul. 15--Gov. Ted Kulongoski, in a brief appearance Friday before the state Board of Higher Education, pledged his support for an effort to make college affordable for more Oregonians. He also said he favors a...

City official turnovers continue in Florence.
July 15, 2006... Byline: Winston Ross Jul. 15--FLORENCE -- The city of Rhododendrons is up one police chief and down one finance director in the latest developments of a tumultuous summer at City Hall. City Finance Director Vito Tedeschi's resignation...

Board OKs Westmoreland sale.
July 15, 2006... Byline: Greg Bolt Jul. 15--PORTLAND -- The University of Oregon can complete the sale of its Westmoreland student housing complex after near-unanimous approval of the $18.5 million deal Friday by the state Board of Higher Education. ...

Eugene, Ore.-based bank reports record earnings.
July 19, 2006... Byline: Joe Mosley Jul. 19--Eugene-based LibertyBank announced record earnings on Monday for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The bank earned $10.5 million for the year -- up more than 30 percent over the fiscal year that ended in...

Transit officials continue search for traffic solution in Eugene, Ore.
July 19, 2006... Byline: Edward Russo Jul. 19--With the West Eugene Parkway's demise, it's more important than ever to find ways to ease traffic congestion on the west side of town, Oregon's top federal highway administrator said Monday. David Cox...

Father's pride begets Eugene, Ore., gymnastics training facility.
July 19, 2006... Byline: Randi Bjornstad Jul. 19--What began as a labor of love -- specifically, a father's pride in a son's prowess as gymnast -- has culminated in a 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art gymnastics training facility in west Eugene. ...

Eugene Water & Electric Board negotiates new power contract with Hynix.
July 20, 2006

Clothing and shoe stores come to market.
July 21, 2006

Heat brings business to air conditioning repairmen.
July 22, 2006

Lane County jobless rate up slightly in July.
July 22, 2006

From offering yoga to promoting bands, Umpqua Bank tries to be different.
July 23, 2006

Plans for hospital come with proposed cures for ailing interchange.
July 23, 2006

Bank offers untraditional services.
July 23, 2006

Plans abound for Delta/Belt Line.
July 23, 2006

Apartment complex underway.
July 25, 2006

Gas companies keep hazardous fumes out of the air.
July 25, 2006

Motor home maker files suit.
July 25, 2006

Federal proposal may harm Pacific Northwest air quality.
July 25, 2006

Hospitals explore partnership.
July 26, 2006

State Republican convention begins this weekend.
July 26, 2006

Manufacturer may make more steel locally.
July 26, 2006

City lures high-tech businesses to Florence with tax credit.
July 26, 2006

Utility opts for small rate increases.
July 26, 2006

Florence wins state approval for 'E-commerce zone'.
July 26, 2006

Massachusetts police adviser in line to be Eugene's police auditor.
July 26, 2006

State senator a major supporter of Eco-Fueler.
July 27, 2006

Oxygen-starved water kills marine life along Oregon coast.
July 27, 2006

Monaco Coach sees uptick in sales, slowdown in profits.
July 27, 2006

State wants Creswell to stop dropping skydivers on state land.
July 27, 2006

Family bakery sees relationships rise to top of priority list.
July 28, 2006

LCC faculty develop courses in geographic information science.
July 28, 2006

Oregon voters to rule on term limits for legislators.
July 28, 2006