Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. - A local bank has alerted the Eugene Police Department about a rise in wire transfer scams targeting older residents. According to the bank, victims are often coached by scammers to claim they are sending money for home repairs or to a relative. EPD advises caution when asked to perform a wire transfer....

The Lane Transit District (LTD) office turned into an art gallery this week to showcase entries from its annual Student Art Contest. Students in grades 6–12 submitted 95 pieces around the theme “Where LTD Can Take You.” The Marketing Team created a gallery space for employees to view and vote on their favorite works...

Police in Eugene, Oregon arrested a man Thursday after reports that he was entering residential backyards and checking door handles while carrying a loaded firearm. The Eugene Police Department said officers received multiple calls on March 12 from residents in the Cape Hatteras Drive area who reported a suspicious...

A man from Eugene, Oregon has been sentenced to probation following a plea agreement in a domestic violence case, prosecutors said. According to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Antonio Alex Parks, 30, received 36 months of probation for each of three counts of menacing related to domestic violence.

(This story has been updated to include additional information.) Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson on March 13 announced a grand jury inquiry of conditions and management at Oregon State Hospital. Oregon law requires a grand jury review correctional facilities each year. "Over the last several years, I...

EUGENE, Ore. - Chaos erupted on March 14 when a massive party on East 14th Avenue spilled into the street, prompting a swift response from the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said the gathering, which drew an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 attendees mostly in their 20s, caused disruptions as partygoers flooded the...

Federal judge in Eugene denies motion by Asante, which claimed visits violated patient privacy; Oregon Nurses Association contends Asante officials attempted to use courts to rewrite terms of collective bargaining agreement. A federal judge has denied a motion by Asante Health Systems to limit Oregon Nurses...

With how strong of a program Dan Lanning has built up the last several years at Oregon, one would think it is only a matter of time before the Ducks finally break free and win their first national championship. It might happen this year for them, folks...

Five-star QB Will Mencl is nearing a decision after key spring visits, with Penn State, Oregon, Auburn, and Miami battling for the elite 2027 recruit.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Eugene, OR – Rain falling across Eugene overnight could leave roads slick and visibility reduced for early morning drivers before conditions improve later Saturday. According to the National Weather Service...