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Two drivers hospitalized following motor vehicle crash on River Road
EUGENE, Ore. – A two-vehicle crash injured both drivers on Thursday evening in the River Road area of Eugene, according to the Eugene Police Department and Eugene Springfield Fire. EPD officials said that multiple police officers and ESF personnel responded on April 25 to a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash...
Man arrested after allegedly fighting deputies at adult care facility
EUGENE, Ore. – A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking Sheriff’s deputies who came to an adult foster care facility to break up a fight, Lane County deputies said. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, on April 25 deputies responded to a report of an...
Tom Cruise produced a movie in Eugene during the summer of 1996 about Steve Prefontaine
In 1996 a film crew descended on Eugene to make a movie about Steve Prefontaine. The film followed the relationship between record-breaking distance runner Steve Prefontaine and his coach Bill Bowerman. Prefontaine was a star athlete from Coos Bay who ran for the University of Oregon and later competed in...
CAHOOTS and HOOTS workers win significant raises in new contract
CAHOOTs and HOOTs workers in Eugene have won significant raises after more than a year of bargaining. The crisis workers have voted to ratify their first union contract with White Bird Clinic. They’ll now earn a starting rate of $22 an hour, up from $18 previously. The agreement also...
Two-time champion Kate Landau wins second Eugene Marathon
A gloomy day on Sunday didn't stop Kate Landau and Matthew Hernandez from crossing the finish line first at the sold-out Eugene Marathon at Hayward Field. Landau, 47, showed off with her second victory ever in Eugene in the 26.2-mile women's division with a time of 2 hours, 40 minutes and 52 seconds.
Eugene-Springfield takes fourth worst spot in national air pollution ranking
In a new report from the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield made the list of top five most polluted cities in the U.S. when it comes to air pollution. The “State of the Air” report finds that spikes in deadly particle pollution are the worst they’ve been in America in 25 years. Fine particulate matter air pollution, or soot, comes from wildfires, wood-burning stoves, diesel engines.
Police describe spotting kidnapped baby in car on I-5 in Oregon, whisking him to safety
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilson opened the door to the 2009 Toyota Corolla, his eyes focused on the driver. Wilson was among dozens of law enforcement officers from across the Willamette Valley who descended Tuesday afternoon on a grassy median along Interstate 5 not far from Springfield.
Election 2024: Eugene City Council candidate Q&A with Lyndsie Leech and Barbie Walker
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election, with question-and-answer articles scheduled to be published each day through the rest of April. Ballots must be mailed to voters by May 1. The elections for Eugene City Council are approaching with ballots due May...
Pet of the week: Bruschetta
Greenhill Humane Society is looking for a forever home for Bruschetta, a 1-year-old Shepherd mixed breed who is beyond silly and sweet! She needsr an outgoing family to take her on lots of adventures and have a toy basket filled with fun toys for her to play with!
What's that building work being done above Plank Town Brewing Company in Springfield?
Project: Façade improvements to the historic Independent Order of Odd Fellows Springfield Lodge #70 building. Location: 346 Main St., Springfield. Construction scaffoldings and crews have been dotting Main Street in Springfield for quite some time now as numerous projects are underway, transforming the streetscape in an effort to enhance the downtown experience and update historical buildings. Scaffolding platforms situated over the sidewalk outside Plank Town Brewing Company allow workers access to the outer shell of the building for improvements.
After Further Review: Oregon football's progress, talent raise hopes for Ducks in Big Ten
Around 40,000 Duck fans got an inside look during Oregon football's annual spring game at what will be the 2024 team making the bold move to the Big Ten Conference in the fall. The result was a rousing 28-17 victory for the Green team over the White team in which the Ducks showed speed and skill on both sides of the ball, much of it from newcomers. ...
Damp, drizzly morning for Marathon Sunday
Damp, cloudy day for Marathon Sunday. Active weather will continue as multiple storm systems approach Oregon through Tuesday. Not a washout though, generally light showers with a few downpours from time to time. Winds generally light between 10-15 mph, gusty at times. Second half of next week is trending drier, but showers will remain in the forecast through next weekend with wettest days towards Monday and Tuesday.
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