The warming centers in Eugene and Cottage Grove are opening their doors to the homeless community on Sunday as temperatures are expected to drop below 30 degrees at night.
The warming centers around Lane County opened their doors to the homeless community this weekend as temperatures are expected to drop below 30 degrees Saturday and Sunday night.
EUGENE, Ore. -- Around 175 homeless guests took shelter from the cold Monday night as the Egan Warming Centers opened their doors for the first time this season.
Warming center volunteers said that temperatures as temperatures start...
EUGENE, Ore. - Snowy weather framed the scene as dozens gathered to honor Major Thomas Egan, a Vietnam veteran who froze to death on the streets of Eugene four years ago.
"For years we have come to this site in a somber occasion to...
Snowy weather framed the scene as dozens gathered to honor Major Thomas Egan, a Vietnam veteran who froze to death on the streets of Eugene four years ago.
Saturday marked the final training day for volunteers working with the Egan Warming Centers around Eugene. Project manager Doug Bales said that they have about 450 volunteers this year.
EUGENE, Ore. - The Egan Warming Center plans to open five locations Thursday night to help people get off the streets or out of unheated homes and into a shelter.
West Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich wants the County Commission to voluntary cut their office expense budgets and forego a deferred compensation plan.
The cuts would save the county less than $40,000 per yet, by Bozievich's...