Serious crash in Springfield leaves people hurt near Bob Keefer Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Two cars collided and at least one person was hit in a crash at South 35th Street and Oregon Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. near the Bob Keefer Center. One of the cars has significant damage to its front end. The other car rolled, hit the person and ended up on its
Delta Highway construction to widen road, add lanes in Eugene
A $25.5 million road enhancement project on Delta Highway from Goodpasture Island Road to Green Acres Road is set to begin in 2027.
Eugene environmental groups alarmed by potential data center
EUGENE, Ore. - Environmental groups are raising concerns about the possibility of a larger data center coming to Eugene as demand for artificial intelligence grows. At least three micro data centers are already operating within Eugene, including one within the U.S. Bank building and another at a colocation facility on
After teen shooter’s guilty plea, parents of 14-year-old victim condemn youth violence
The mother and stepmother of a 14-year-old Eugene shooting victim spoke to condemn youth gun violence at a Tuesday, Aug. 18, court hearing where the 16-year-old shooter pleaded guilty and other youths sat in attendance. “We have to make a stand, and children have to stop making these choices,” said...
The Surprising Person Oregon’s Matayo Uiagalelei Muted on Social Media
Oregon Ducks outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei is doing what he can to block out the social media noise.
From Krob Krua to a street-food cart named Lucky Thai
Lucky Thai is a trip to Bangkok’s night markets — and to the analog era. If you’ve tried, say, the food cart’s ba mee moo dang ($16) — succulent wood-smoked red pork, tender-crisp bok choy and springy egg noodles curled in a punchy broth — you likely either phoned in or ordered at the counter.
Two face first-degree robbery, assault charges in Eugene Motel 6 shooting
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Two people arrested in connection with a shooting at a Motel 6 in Eugene are facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree robbery and first-degree assault, according to court charging information dated Aug. 13, 2026. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Man shot at Motel 6 in Glenwood; two...
Oakshire Commons to Pause Operations on August 30
Oakshire will pause operations at Oakshire Commons in downtown Springfield following service on Sunday, August 30. Oakshire Commons opened in April 2025 at 416 Main Street as a taproom with pizza, built around Oakshire beer, Detroit-style bar pies and a comfortable place for people to gather downtown. “We’re proud of..
Burglary suspect who allegedly wielded swords arrested in Eugene
A woman accused of breaking into an apartment while armed with two swords was arrested Tuesday morning after a brief chase in Eugene, according to Eugene Police Department (EPD) Just before 6:30 a.m. Aug. 18, officers were called to a reported burglary at an apartment on Kinsrow Avenue. A female...
New state law will bring changes to testing in Eugene, Springfield school districts
Lane County students may experience new and different ways of testing this fall as a new state law takes effect. Districts are working to comply with the 2025 Education Accountability Act, also known as Senate Bill 141, starting this school year. What that means for students will depend on the district.
