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05/14/2026 · Pendleton
I Choose One Thing Today
Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.
A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables
Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.
05/14/2026
On Building Something That Lasts
Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.
05/14/2026
Teenager's Lost Wallet Returns with $1,500 Inside and a Note
A 17-year-old grocery store worker dropped his entire summer savings in a parking lot. Two days later, it showed up at his doorstep with every dollar accounted for.
05/14/2026
The Federal Reserve Just Blinked, and Wall Street Noticed
Jerome Powell's carefully parsed statement yesterday sent bond traders scrambling and mortgage shoppers celebrating. The question now: did the Fed chairman hint at a policy shift, or did markets hear what they wanted to hear?
05/14/2026
The Quiet Life Era: Why Everyone's Suddenly Cosplaying Boring
From "deinfluencing" videos to tradwife aesthetics, Gen Z decided chaos exhaustion is the new vibe. Millennials invented oversharing. Gen Z wants to pretend they never logged on.
05/14/2026
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Deferred Comp Committee Meeting - Oct. 12, 2026 10/12/2026 10:00 am Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Join via Zoom Webinar ID: 879 3782 5090 Passcode: 272153 Phone: 253-205-0468 Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact [email protected] or 503-655-8550 (48-hour notice needed). Agenda Meeting leader and timekeeper: Billie H Time Topic Purpose(Share information, Seek input, or Make decision) Who 10:05 – 10:45 2nd Quarter Investment Review Share Information Brent 10:45 – 10:55 Approve Minutes Voting Member Training Make Decision Billie 10:55 – 11:00 Ease Account Update Share Information Shelley 11:00 – 11:10 Break Committee 11:10 – 12:00 401a Plan Make Decision Committee 12:00 Meeting adjourned Next meeting: TBD
Your Ideas Needed: Lane County Seeks Public Input for New Park Development
Lane County Parks is excited to announce the initial phase of planning for a new park within the county. This project presents a unique opportunity to create a valuable community asset. We are committed to developing a park that meets the diverse needs and desires of our residents. Your input is crucial in shaping this new space. We invite you to share your thoughts on potential amenities, recreational opportunities, and design elements. A public input survey will be available online starting next week, and a community meeting will be scheduled in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate and make your voice heard.
Lane County Commissioners to Meet March 20th: Agenda To Be Announced
Lane County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM PST Location: 125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 (Commissioners' Hall) Details regarding the agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on the Lane County website. Public participation is encouraged.
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Administrative Rules - Recently Adopted Commerce and Compliance Rules
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Clackamas County grand jury determines officers justified in using deadly force
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