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Douglas County, OR

Winchester Bay, OR

WINCHESTER BAY, Ore. — Douglas County commissioners along with Douglas County’s Salmon Harbor Marina have introduced automated fee machines at Salmon Harbor Marina in Winchester Bay. The new automated fee machines "will enhance the payment processes for launches, transient moorage, and dry camping," the County said in a...

Salmon Harbor Marina unveils new automated fee machines

Sutherlin, OR

SUTHERLIN, Ore. — The inaugural Sutherlin Throwdown will be held on Saturday, July 15 through Sunday the 16th in Sutherlin Central Park, organizers said in a news release. This event will feature a BBQ competition sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association with up to 40 teams competing for $10,000 in prize money.

First annual Sutherlin Throwdown set for July 15-16

Roseburg, OR

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding an in-service training for Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff from all divisions during Roseburg School District's Spring Break. The training will take place Tuesday, March 28th -Thursday, March 30th and will be held at Green and Sunnyslope...

Douglas County Sheriff's to conduct training at Green and Sunnyslope elementary schools

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Eugene, OR

EUGENE, Ore. — A petition to send Eugene's natural gas ban to a public vote has been certified, the Eugene City Recorder confirmed Friday. The Eugene City Recorder said it was not certified in time to make the May ballot, but is qualified for the November election. This means...

Voters to decide on Eugene's natural gas ban

EUGENE, Ore. — There is still no update on the status of a new multi-use facility and baseball stadium at the site of the Lane Events Center. According to the current timeline, which has previously been pushed back, the Lane County Board of Commissioners is expected to make a decision on the site at some point during the summer.

Analysis, design phase continues for potential Emeralds stadium

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Starting April 1, 2023, the Roseburg Fire Department (RFD) will begin their annual flushing of fire hydrants around the area. According to the department, hydrant flushing will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. The department said in a press release,. The...

Roseburg Fire Department to begin annual hydrant flushing, starting April 1

Junction City, OR

LINN COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation reports the Harrisburg Bridge over the Willamette River on OR 99E, between Albany and Junction City, now has a weight limit affecting commercial trucks, but not passenger vehicles. Using updated Federal Highway Administration guidelines they have posted limits of 36...

Truck weight limits begin on OR 99E bridge connecting Albany and Junction City

EUGENE, Ore. — The Shari's near River Road in Eugene saw heavy police presence Thursday morning. Eugene Police say that around 10:43 a.m. the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit, SWAT, and Special Investigations Unit conducted a "high-risk" traffic stop, related to a case, officials say, that involved "guns, drugs, and money."

Heavy police presence seen on River Road and W. 7th Ave.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A dog was tased while police officers attempted to make contact with a woman in a trailer, the Roseburg Police Department said in a report. Around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, units visited a woman's travel trailer for City Compliance issues, which was parked in the yard of a residence on SE Giles.

Police: Dog tased during arrest of Roseburg woman

EUGENE, Ore. — According to the latest Community Blood Supply Forecast from Bloodworks Northwest, the blood supply has slipped below "STABLE" status and into "ALERT" status. A combination of fewer donors and increased blood transfusions for cancer treatments, surgeries, and traumas at local hospitals reduced their Type O+ levels to critical and Type O- levels to an emergency one-day supply.

Blood supply down to 'Alert' level, Bloodworks Northwest says

Cottage Grove, OR

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — UPDATE 3/24/23 11:05 a.m. | Oregon State Police confirm that the cause for I-5's closure Friday morning was due to a two-vehicle crash, leaving one dead. Officials say the semi-truck had crashed into a guardrail, with a passenger vehicle striking the semi soon after. According...

UPDATE | Police confirm one dead in two-vehicle crash on I-5, south of Cottage Grove

Springfield, OR

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — "Without this job, I can't take care of my family." Jeremiah Skyler works at the Arco Gas Station on Gateway and Beltine in Springfield. He has been a gas attendant there for two weeks. After struggling to find a job, he says Arco was the first to call him.

'I think that's ridiculous': People react to Oregon 'pump your own gas' bill

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Douglas County Fire District No.2 was dispatched to a reported out-of-control burn pile on Karma Lane. Initial reports were that the burn pile had spread up a small foothill, turning into a quarter-acre fire. The first arriving fire crew in a...

Firefighters battle 'out-of-control' brush fire on Karma Lane in Roseburg

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has arrested three individuals for their involvement in a series of armed robberies that occurred between February 9 and February 12, 2023. The Log Cabin Grocery was robbed on February 9. Then, on February 12, the Winchester Market and Dillard Market...

Three arrested in connection to armed robberies in Douglas County

Coos County, OR

Coos Bay, OR

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — A man attempted to elude officers on foot after committing a domestic assault, according to the Coos County Sheriff's Office. Around 10 a.m. Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a disturbance-in-progress on Matthew Lane in Barview. As a deputy pulled...

Sheriff: Man thrusts 'dark cell phone' toward deputy, says 'Kill me'

EUGENE, Ore. — According to a release from Bushnell University, students got the unique experience to help promote a new movie. Freedom’s Path, written, directed, and produced by Brett Smith, tells the story of a freed slave and a soldier overcoming differences and becoming close like brothers. Set during the time of the Civil War Brett hopes to highlight parts of the War usually not shown in other films set during the time period.

Bushnell University students help promote award-winning film

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon women's golfers Briana Chacon and Cynthia Lu were both selected to play in the Augusta National Women's Amateur for the second year in a row. "I think this tournament is such a big deal for women's amateur golf,” Chacon said. “Especially because not too long ago, women weren't even allowed to play at the Augusta course and it's just such a big deal to be invited."

Two Oregon women's golfers headed to Augusta National Women's Amateur

EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon baseball team is getting set to host Northwestern State in a four-game non-conference series starting Friday. Speaking of baseball, Tuesday night saw the sport take another step towards finding a bigger audience. The final of the World Baseball Classic between the U.S. and Japan...

Oregon baseball reacts to success of World Baseball Classic

EUGENE, Ore. — Ahlise Hurst hit six of Oregon's 14 three-pointers and led four Ducks who scored in double figures as the UO women's basketball team advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals with a third-round victory Thursday over San Diego, 81-61, before 3,009 fans in Matthew Knight Arena. Hurst scored...

Women's Basketball: Ducks' bench has breakout night in WNIT win

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Yoncalla, OR

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Dorena, OR

Scottsburg, OR

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City of Oakland recruiting volunteers to serve on commissions

OAKLAND, Ore. — The City of Oakland is recruiting for volunteers to serve on the following city commissions:. The Parks Commission has an opening for a...

City of Oakland recruiting volunteers to serve on commissions

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