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09/17/2026 · Philomath
The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.
Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
Shakespeare turns aging into three small, blazing pictures: a bare tree, a fading day, and a fire collapsing into ash. Read closely, and you’ll see why this sonnet feels less like a lecture about mortality than a hand finding yours in the dark.
09/16/2026
The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous sentence is usually treated as a badge of sophistication. Read in context, it is stranger and more useful: a warning that reality may demand contradiction without granting us the comfort of a tidy answer.
09/16/2026
The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner
Washington keeps selling speed while Congress argues over the bill’s fine print. Meanwhile, families, courts, and the Federal Reserve keep forcing the country to confront the same question: who pays for the promises?
09/16/2026
The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down
Projecting paintings onto warehouse walls is not automatically an art experience. Sometimes it’s a dazzling doorway into an artist’s work; sometimes it’s a screensaver wearing a beret.
09/16/2026
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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.
Unknown County Residents Invited to Land Use Planning Meetings
The Land Use Planning department holds regular public hearings and meetings to discuss proposed changes to zoning ordinances, comprehensive plan amendments, and major development applications. These meetings provide an open forum for public comment and ensure transparency in the decision-making process. Information on upcoming meetings, including dates, times, locations, and agendas, will be posted here. We encourage all interested citizens to attend and voice their opinions. Meeting minutes from past hearings will also be made available for review.
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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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Crook County Planning Commission regular meeting - October 14, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
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