FBI conducts raid at the Woodland Creek Apartments in Eugene
Residents living at the Woodland Creek Apartments in Eugene described the presence of several FBI agents outside their homes the morning of Oct. 15 as scary and unnerving. Multiple unmarked federal agency cars and SUVs descended on the area around 6 a.m., neighbors said. They witnessed several people being arrested....
New Eugene center helps families heal through play and connection
EUGENE, Ore. - A new center in Eugene is offering families a unique space to reconnect and heal after experiencing trauma. Facing Giants provides an intentional, screen-free environment designed to bridge the gap between therapy and home life. "We're trying to make a space that's more welcoming, not more...
West Eugene Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, October 15
Good morning! It’s October 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 36. Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Saturday night through Sunday...
Springfield councilors will interview applicant for vacant seat
Springfield city councilors said at a Monday, Oct. 13, work session they will interview the one person who has applied for the vacant Ward 5 council seat. Andrew Buck, who works at Oregon Insurance Company in Springfield, was the only person who applied. Applications for the seat were due Oct. 8.
Eugene City Council addresses police commission turnover, updates council rules
Eugene city councilors discussed member turnover on the volunteer Police Commission and approved updates to council operating agreements during a Monday, Oct. 13, work session. Police Commission Chair Emeilia Foulkes and Police Chief Chris Skinner presented work completed in 2025 by the 12-member citizens’ board,...
County patches community corrections budget, but warns long-term fix is needed
Lane County commissioners approved a plan Wednesday, Oct. 14, to dip into county reserves and use nearly $5 million to partially plug a hole in the county’s community corrections services budget. County commissioners said it comes in response to state revenues that fail to keep pace with costs and...
Lookout PM: Springfield City Council applicant
There’s a vacant seat on the Springfield City Council, and councilors plan to interview the one person who applied to fill it: Andrew Buck, who chairs the Springfield Planning Commission and serves on the Willamalane Park and Recreation District budget committee. Lane County commissioners patched a hole in the...
Police offer safety tips for children following Tugman Park incident
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police responded to a report of a suspicious man following two teenage girls in Tugman Park on Oct. 14, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that the girls managed to flee safely, but the suspect remains at large. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, with...
Eugene Springfield Fire to conduct live fire training in Springfield on October 14 and...
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire, in partnership with the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal, will conduct live fire training in an acquired residential structure near 38th Street and Virginia Avenue in Springfield on October 14 and October 20, 2025, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The...
Pet of the Week: Major Tom
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Major Tom, is a sweet, calm, and loving gentleman who would be ideal for a family seeking a gentle and fun-loving pup in their life!. According to Greenhill Humane Society staff, this seven-year-old mixed breed loves to go for walks and is very well-mannered. Major Tom weighs 61...