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A Vicious cycle

It was a classic right hook. The little red sedan veered right, unknowingly crashing into Fin Heeb and sending them flying off their bicycle. When Heeb landed, they had a broken knee, a totaled bicycle and a renewed passion for city planning.

do no harm

Amid a season of budget negotiations and capitol building protests, Eugene school nurses rallied at the 4J School District Board meeting and begged for help.

“The safety, health and well-being of our students is at risk.”

turning point

Emmett Matthews was raised as a girl. He grew up with pink expectations and barbies to play with, but it never felt right.

“I knew I couldn’t keep living this lie,” he said. “And that terrified me.”