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Shutdown won’t slow down cleanup at old JH Baxter site in Eugene
Despite the federal government shutdown, cleanup operations continue at the shuttered J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in Eugene.

Politics
At US Rep. Hoyle town hall in Eugene, attendees urge her to more strongly condemn war in Gaza
In an auditorium at South Eugene High School, protestors and attendees frequently interrupted the Springfield Democrat with chants and shouting.
Springfield Creamery co-founder Sue Kesey dies
Sue Kesey was 86. Springfield Creamery said it will share details of a celebration of her life in the coming weeks.

ICE to deport Willamette Valley vineyard manager despite public outcry for his release
Family members of Moises Sotelo Casas say he will be deported this week. He was detained by immigration officials in June.
Weather
Oregonians try to stay cool as they work – and play – through a heat advisory
With temperatures reaching the high 90s, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Willamette Valley.
Portland, the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley are going to be dangerously hot this week
Temperatures are warming up across Portland with forecasters saying conditions could reach the mid-90s beginning Sunday. Temperatures are expected to get even hotter next week.

Nearing a somber anniversary, Blue River rebuilds towards a brighter tomorrow
Much of the landscape around Blue River remains charred from the Holiday Farm Fire five years that leveled the town. More than half of the 500 homes destroyed still need to be rebuilt, and so does the local economy.

Crime
Former Eugene Weekly business manager arrested over embezzlement scheme
Elisha Young worked at the Weekly from 2018 until late 2023, according to the publication’s website. She’s now accused of stealing money from the paper, and failing to pay some of its business partners.

Federal workforce
Postal workers in Eugene rally against threats of privatization
In February, there were rumblings from the Trump administration about privatizing the post office or possibly moving the USPS under the Commerce Department.

Law and Justice
Attempted murder trial in Benton County abruptly dismissed after three days amid undisclosed footage
Body camera footage showed the alleged victim contradicting his claim of self-defense. It wasn’t released for two years.