Eugene OR

EUGENE, OR — César Chávez Elementary School in Eugene is keeping its name for now. During a special meeting held Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors voted unanimously to move forward with efforts to rename the school during the upcoming school year. The vote does not immediately c

PLEASANT HILL, Ore. - Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire & Rescue put out a fire that started in a hayfield on Mathews Road on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived around 1:30 p.m. on June 17 and found several hay bales burning after they caught fire during a haying operation. Crews worked with the field workers to stop th

Anyone who has shopped at the Costco in Eugene knows there are times when finding a parking spot is tough. And there are times when the line at the gas station is so long, you have probably considered going somewhere else. It appears Costco is aware of the challenges and trying to find a solution, and it involves the f

LEABURG: A timber harvest project in EWEB's Leaburg Forest wrapped up earlier than expected this month, with crews completing work on June 11, roughly two weeks ahead of schedule. The 16-acre project was part of the Eugene Water & Electric Board's ongoing management of the 965-acre Leaburg Forest, which sits...

Residents along the McKenzie River corridor will be able to ride Lane Transit District buses at reduced rates this summer as LTD launches its new "Dollar Days of Summer" fare promotion. Beginning July 1 and continuing through Aug. 31, LTD will cut fares by up to 50 percent, offering $1...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – We’re saying cheers to a historic reunion for a pioneering Oregon wine family. The announcement bridges several decades of history in the South Willamette Valley. Silvan Rideg Winery near Eugene has returned to the Hinman family after more than 30 years. The Hinmans helped pioneer winemaking and

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A portion of East King Road near the Belknap Covered Bridge will be closed for several weeks beginning June 22, according to Lane County officials. Officials said the closure is necessary to allow crews to install scaffolding and complete painting work on the historic bridge.

It’s never been more difficult to teach than it is right now. For 23 years, I have served in Eugene School District 4J at both the elementary and middle school level. I’ve been a classroom teacher, a specialist and an instructional leader. I’ve taught through budget shortfalls, school closures and a revolving door of l

State officials announced Wednesday that they have named a new superintendent to lead the beleaguered Oregon State Hospital, which has faced significant leadership turnover and cultural and operational issues in recent years. Sean Murphy, a longtime healthcare administrator who most recently served as the deputy assist

A record-hot day in Eugene sent a dean to the hospital and forced the University of Oregon to move and delay commencement ceremonies — drawing criticism it could have been avoided.