Brian Bull

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After more than 170 years, parcel of Oregon's coastal land going back to Siletz Tribe

By: Brian Bull, Klcc By

In 1855, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians ceded much of their ancestral land as the U.S. ratified treaties across Oregon and drove Native people onto smaller parcels.

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Citing need for citywide maintenance, Newport officials urge passage of replacement bond in November

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The City of Newport is asking voters to approve a proposal that would help fund repairs or replacements to local infrastructure and facilities.

Siletz tribe to reclaim ‘biodiversity hotspot’ near Yachats after 170 years

By: Brian Bull

A nearly seven-acre coastal parcel is being returned through a nonprofit-funded Land Back effort.

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Reconnecting with native plants and First Foods at Seattle's Daybreak Star

By: Brian Bull

Like many activities at Seattle's Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, the forest garden land and community tending event began with a ceremony.

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Dunes City voters to decide whether to increase regulation of short-term rentals

By: Brian Bull, Klcc By

Short-term rentals in the coastal vacation town of Dunes City, south of Florence, would be more regulated and held accountable under a proposed ordinance going before voters in November.

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Rats! More rodents arriving at Eugene animal shelter, as staff urge adoption

By: Brian Bull, Klcc By

In late September, Greenhill began taking in more than 100 rats found inside two vehicles in Eugene.

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ABR episode on Eugene eatery Lox, Stocks and Bagels drops this week

By: Brian Bull, Klcc By

A Eugene bagel shop gets its big moment in the national spotlight Thursday.

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With midterm elections closing in, ‘No Kings’ event draws heavy crowd in Eugene

By: Brian Bull

A few thousand people turned out Saturday for the “No Kings” protest in Eugene’s City Hall plaza. While previous events held during President Donald Trump’s second term focused on policies and executive orders, the emphasis on this fourth protest was largely on the upcoming midterm elections.

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As winter approaches, Egan Warming Center operators contend with slashed funds, uncertainty over Springfield site

By: Klcc By, Brian Bull

With colder weather on the horizon, preparations are underway for a local network of warming centers. Besides reduced funds, it's also uncertain if a Springfield site will be available.

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SELCO and Numerica credit unions announce merger

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Two Pacific Northwest credit unions are merging. The move spells the sunset of a familiar name for Oregon banking customers.