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Eugene is holding a candlelight vigil Sunday evening, which is National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, in honor of homeless residents who have died this year.
At the Farmers Market Pavilion, there will be a resource fair at 5 p.m., and a memorial service at 6 p.m.
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At the Farmers Market Pavilion, there will be a resource fair at 5 p.m., and a memorial service at 6 p.m.
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Eugene will hold vigil Sunday for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
Eugene is holding a candlelight vigil Sunday evening in honor of homeless residents who have died this year.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Eugene is holding a candlelight vigil Sunday evening, which is National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, in honor of homeless residents who have died this year.
At the Farmers Market Pavilion, there will be a resource fair at 5 p.m., and a memorial service at 6 p.m.
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At the Farmers Market Pavilion, there will be a resource fair at 5 p.m., and a memorial service at 6 p.m.
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The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning.
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Craving crab? Oregon's first Dungeness crabs of the season are in and they are large
The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning.
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Despite pouring rain and howling wind, community members gathered along the Ferry Street Bridge in Eugene Thursday chanting and holding signs that said “Immigrants welcome” and “No human being is illegal" in the first of five “Day Without An Immigrant” events.
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Day Without an Immigrant campaign begins with event acknowledging migrant contributions
Despite rain pouring and wind howling in Eugene, community members gathered along the Ferry Street Bridge chanting and holding signs that say “Immigrants welcome” and “No human being is illegal."
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December 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Despite pouring rain and howling wind, community members gathered along the Ferry Street Bridge in Eugene Thursday chanting and holding signs that said “Immigrants welcome” and “No human being is illegal" in the first of five “Day Without An Immigrant” events.
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Another in a series of windy, rainy storms moved into western Oregon on Thursday, bringing a new round of power outages and concerns over flooding.
The worst hit area on Thursday afternoon was Lincoln County, where more than 16,000 customers were in the dark.
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The worst hit area on Thursday afternoon was Lincoln County, where more than 16,000 customers were in the dark.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Another in a series of windy, rainy storms moved into western Oregon on Thursday, bringing a new round of power outages and concerns over flooding.
The worst hit area on Thursday afternoon was Lincoln County, where more than 16,000 customers were in the dark.
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The worst hit area on Thursday afternoon was Lincoln County, where more than 16,000 customers were in the dark.
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"The Set Aside Clinic" is a legal service in Eugene that is helping individuals clear their criminal records, offering a path to new opportunities in employment and housing.
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Lawyers and advocates stand at the ready to help people 'set aside' their criminal records
A legal service in Eugene is helping individuals clear their criminal records, offering a path to new opportunities in employment and housing. The "Set Aside Clinic" assists eligible individuals in ex...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"The Set Aside Clinic" is a legal service in Eugene that is helping individuals clear their criminal records, offering a path to new opportunities in employment and housing.
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The No. 5 Ducks host No. 24 James Madison Saturday. The matchup marks the Ducks’ third all-time playoff appearance. It’s the first playoff game to be held at Autzen.
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Lanning stresses consistency as Ducks prepare for CFP debut at Autzen
The No. 5 Ducks host No. 24 James Madison Saturday in the first round of CFP action.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The No. 5 Ducks host No. 24 James Madison Saturday. The matchup marks the Ducks’ third all-time playoff appearance. It’s the first playoff game to be held at Autzen.
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Opponents of the Coffin Butte landfill expansion petitioned to overturn the county commissioners' November approval of the expansion. The county commissioners voted Tuesday to withdraw their approval to allow further discussion before it goes through the appeals process.
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Benton County Commissioners will reconsider their approval of the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
Benton County Commissioners say they’re revisiting their decision to allow the Coffin Butte landfill to expand.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Opponents of the Coffin Butte landfill expansion petitioned to overturn the county commissioners' November approval of the expansion. The county commissioners voted Tuesday to withdraw their approval to allow further discussion before it goes through the appeals process.
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Oregon On The Record talked our failing traffic safety record and what advocates think we can do about it.
#KLCC #roadsafety #VisionZero
#KLCC #roadsafety #VisionZero
Unsafe streets: Trying to reach consensus on reducing road fatalities
On this edition, we talk with Rob Zako, Executive Director of BEST, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation about our rise in traffic fatalities and ways to make our roads safer.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Oregon On The Record talked our failing traffic safety record and what advocates think we can do about it.
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#KLCC #roadsafety #VisionZero
Opponents of Waldport’s mayor have been given the green light to gather signatures to try to force her out of office. It means that for the second time since August, Waldport voters will be asked to sign a petition to recall an elected city official.
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Effort to recall Waldport mayor is underway
Opponents of Waldport’s mayor have been given the green light to gather signatures to try to force her out of office.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Opponents of Waldport’s mayor have been given the green light to gather signatures to try to force her out of office. It means that for the second time since August, Waldport voters will be asked to sign a petition to recall an elected city official.
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In the latest episode of KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers, host & business reporter Zac Ziegler talks with Richard Goosman, the owner of Radar Toys and other toy shops around Eugene.
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KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Independent toy stores in the modern economy
Toy stores were once the domain of national chains. Now, with the known chain stores largely gone, local shops are finding their niche to compete against online mega-retailers and big box stores. We h...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In the latest episode of KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers, host & business reporter Zac Ziegler talks with Richard Goosman, the owner of Radar Toys and other toy shops around Eugene.
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After hearing about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration Sunday morning, Anni Katz reached out to her mom.
“How are we going to get through this? How do we celebrate the holiday tonight?" Katz asked.
The answer: “We have to be proud of who we are."
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“How are we going to get through this? How do we celebrate the holiday tonight?" Katz asked.
The answer: “We have to be proud of who we are."
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Lane County Jewish community keeps the faith after Australia shooting
Members of the Jewish community gathered at the Valley River Center to light the candle marking the first night of Hanukkah.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
After hearing about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration Sunday morning, Anni Katz reached out to her mom.
“How are we going to get through this? How do we celebrate the holiday tonight?" Katz asked.
The answer: “We have to be proud of who we are."
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“How are we going to get through this? How do we celebrate the holiday tonight?" Katz asked.
The answer: “We have to be proud of who we are."
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Christmas is almost here, and children have just a few more chances to tell Santa Claus what's on their list. Here are some places to meet Santa in western and central Oregon. For more holiday happenings, visit KLCC's community calendar, The Shortcut.
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Where to visit Santa the last week before Christmas
Here are Santa appearances happening during the final week before Christmas across Eugene, Bend, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Yachats, Newport, and Salem.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Christmas is almost here, and children have just a few more chances to tell Santa Claus what's on their list. Here are some places to meet Santa in western and central Oregon. For more holiday happenings, visit KLCC's community calendar, The Shortcut.
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As of Tuesday morning Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for.
“There’s no requirements. We’re not asking for any information. If you sign up, you’re going to get a box."
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“There’s no requirements. We’re not asking for any information. If you sign up, you’re going to get a box."
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St. Vinnies says holiday meal food boxes are still available
As of Tuesday morning St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As of Tuesday morning Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for.
“There’s no requirements. We’re not asking for any information. If you sign up, you’re going to get a box."
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“There’s no requirements. We’re not asking for any information. If you sign up, you’re going to get a box."
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Unemployment in Lane County continued to follow a statewide growth trend in September.
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eugene area reached 5%. Numbers have steadily increased since May 2023, when the area hit a recent low of 3.6%.
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The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eugene area reached 5%. Numbers have steadily increased since May 2023, when the area hit a recent low of 3.6%.
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Job losses are adding up in Lane County
Unemployment follows a statewide trend around the area, despite numbers being slightly lower than the state as a whole.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Unemployment in Lane County continued to follow a statewide growth trend in September.
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eugene area reached 5%. Numbers have steadily increased since May 2023, when the area hit a recent low of 3.6%.
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The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eugene area reached 5%. Numbers have steadily increased since May 2023, when the area hit a recent low of 3.6%.
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Oregon On The Record talked with Aimee Green of The Oregonian about the high cost of lift tickets in Oregon.
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Rising cost of going downhill - Skiing more expensive in Oregon
We talk with Aimee Green, reporter at The Oregonian, about her report on the rising cost of lift tickets in Oregon, and we talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White to get an update on what's happening wi...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Oregon On The Record talked with Aimee Green of The Oregonian about the high cost of lift tickets in Oregon.
#klcc #skiing #winterwonderland
#klcc #skiing #winterwonderland
Oregon’s two senators and the congresswomen representing Lincoln County got a letter of reassurance Friday from the U.S. Coast Guard’s commandant that he intends to permanently keep its rescue helicopter in Newport.
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Coast Guard leader tells politicians it will keep rescue helicopter in Newport, but lawyer says to prove it in court
Oregon’s two senators and the congresswomen representing Lincoln County got a letter of reassurance Friday from the U.S. Coast Guard’s commandant that he intends to permanently keep its rescue helicop...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Oregon’s two senators and the congresswomen representing Lincoln County got a letter of reassurance Friday from the U.S. Coast Guard’s commandant that he intends to permanently keep its rescue helicopter in Newport.
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Hunter Communications, a Medford-based fiber optic internet service provider and the largest private internet provider in Oregon, has been acquired by Oak Hill, a private equity firm with a history of buying fiber optic internet providers and communications companies.
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Oregon-based internet company Hunter Communications sold to private equity firm
Hunter Communications’ CEO said the sale will only affect the pace at which it expands service area.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hunter Communications, a Medford-based fiber optic internet service provider and the largest private internet provider in Oregon, has been acquired by Oak Hill, a private equity firm with a history of buying fiber optic internet providers and communications companies.
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Oregon On The Record spoke with Farm Forward about salmonella contamination at Costco and also talked with one of our reporters about a disturbing ICE stop in Cottage Grove.
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#klcc #costco #ICEraids
Costco contamination: Oregon nonprofit finds salmonella at big box
We speak with Andrew deCoriolis of Oregon's Farm Forward about a recent report which finds major salmonella violations at Costco. And we speak with KLCC's Julia Boboc about a disturbing ICE stop in Co...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Oregon lawmakers will likely consider restrictions on Automatic License Plate Reader technology next year.
Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, told KLCC he’s convened a workgroup that includes the ACLU, local anti-surveillance group Eyes Off Eugene, and law enforcement.
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Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, told KLCC he’s convened a workgroup that includes the ACLU, local anti-surveillance group Eyes Off Eugene, and law enforcement.
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Oregon lawmakers may set ground rules for automatic license plate readers in new year
Oregon lawmakers will likely consider restrictions on Automatic License Plate Reader next year as more law enforcement agencies explore the technology.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Oregon lawmakers will likely consider restrictions on Automatic License Plate Reader technology next year.
Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, told KLCC he’s convened a workgroup that includes the ACLU, local anti-surveillance group Eyes Off Eugene, and law enforcement.
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Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, told KLCC he’s convened a workgroup that includes the ACLU, local anti-surveillance group Eyes Off Eugene, and law enforcement.
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Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner were found dead inside their home in Brentwood, Calif. on Sunday afternoon.
Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and taken into custody. His bail has been set at $4 million.
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Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and taken into custody. His bail has been set at $4 million.
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Hollywood pays tribute to Rob Reiner; son Nick Reiner arrested
Los Angeles Police said Sunday that they had opened a homicide investigation after two bodies were found inside the couple's residence.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner were found dead inside their home in Brentwood, Calif. on Sunday afternoon.
Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and taken into custody. His bail has been set at $4 million.
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Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and taken into custody. His bail has been set at $4 million.
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The holiday season is underway, but Oregon’s ski areas are still waiting for snow. While the Pacific Northwest has had plenty of moisture, freezing levels haven’t stayed low enough to accumulate snow.
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Oregon’s ski areas still waiting for snow on the slopes
It’s almost mid-December and Oregon’s Timberline, Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Ashland ski areas still don’t have enough snow to open lifts.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The holiday season is underway, but Oregon’s ski areas are still waiting for snow. While the Pacific Northwest has had plenty of moisture, freezing levels haven’t stayed low enough to accumulate snow.
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About 25 years ago, University of Oregon biology professor Alan Shanks started daily counts of baby Dungeness crabs washing ashore in Coos Bay. Over time, he found that the number of larval crabs counted through the summer correlates with the crab catch four years later.
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A University of Oregon professor has honed a method to predict the size of Oregon’s most lucrative fishery
University of Oregon biology professor Alan Shanks created a way to predict the size of Oregon's Dungeness crab catch by counting baby crabs coming to shore four years prior.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
About 25 years ago, University of Oregon biology professor Alan Shanks started daily counts of baby Dungeness crabs washing ashore in Coos Bay. Over time, he found that the number of larval crabs counted through the summer correlates with the crab catch four years later.
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"St. Nick is all well and good, but at the end of the day, people want to see something darker. They want to see Krampus."
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It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"St. Nick is all well and good, but at the end of the day, people want to see something darker. They want to see Krampus."
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In November, the Trump administration fast-tracked a set of rules which criminalize “loud or unusual noise” surrounding its federal facilities nationwide.
A pair of Eugene protesters are now suing over what they describe as free speech violations and illegal targeting.
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A pair of Eugene protesters are now suing over what they describe as free speech violations and illegal targeting.
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Judge pauses Trump administration's noise restrictions against Eugene protesters
A judge has temporarily blocked new noise restrictions against protests near the Eugene Federal Building.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In November, the Trump administration fast-tracked a set of rules which criminalize “loud or unusual noise” surrounding its federal facilities nationwide.
A pair of Eugene protesters are now suing over what they describe as free speech violations and illegal targeting.
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A pair of Eugene protesters are now suing over what they describe as free speech violations and illegal targeting.
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The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center will be closed from Dec. 16 through mid-May. The site, south of Yachats along Highway 101, is run by the Siuslaw National Forest. It’s getting new flooring, upgraded accessibility, and fresh exhibits, all within a $60,000 budget.
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Cape Perpetua Visitor Center plans creative renovations with a modest budget
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, south of Yachats along Highway 101, will be closed from Dec. 16 through mid-May for for utility and accessibility upgrades, as well as fresh exhibits.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center will be closed from Dec. 16 through mid-May. The site, south of Yachats along Highway 101, is run by the Siuslaw National Forest. It’s getting new flooring, upgraded accessibility, and fresh exhibits, all within a $60,000 budget.
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