Knife-wielding man arrested downtown with help from K-9, Eugene police say
The story has been updated to correct the time and day police responded and with additional information. Pepper spray and ultimately a police dog were used to take into custody a man who reportedly threatened others with a knife downtown Wednesday, March 11, Eugene police said. David Glen Clark, 40,...
Man checking door handles arrested with loaded gun in Eugene neighborhood, police say
EUGENE, Ore. — A man accused of checking door handles and entering backyards in a northeast Eugene neighborhood Thursday morning was arrested after police found a loaded firearm in his backpack, according to the Eugene Police Department (EPD). Police said 43-year-old Neil Rory Sharp was taken into custody around...
Drone, armored vehicle used as deputies arrest Eugene man after alleged gun threat
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man was arrested after firing a pellet or paintball gun at people, striking one of them, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. At 7 p.m. on March 11, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Dalewood Street in Eugene for a reported menacing.
On the Fly: Arable Brewing closes; hot pots coming to Eugene; more
After nearly three years of serving up craft beer and family fun, the owners of Arable Brewing Company closed its west Eugene taproom a couple of weeks ago. The owners — Amy Wells, Cam Wells and Chris Archer — announced Arable’s permanent closure March 1. “This has...
Eugene officers catch armed suspects in two overnight incidents
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police responded to two separate armed menacing incidents overnight, highlighting the urgency of community safety, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said the first incident occurred at 10:53 p.m. on March 11. Officers were called to the 3600 block of Westward Ho Avenue...
How does Eugene compare to Salem, Bend, Spokane, Boise, and Fort Collins?
Compared to five other cities, Eugene has fewer children, fewer people of working age, more renters, more homeless persons, and is not creating as many jobs, yet offers more in-house services. Presenter: How does the city of Eugene compare to similar cities in the region? The City Council heard on...
Council wants more public feedback on proposed changes in East Campus
Proposed land use changes in the neighborhood east of the University of Oregon campus are heading back to a public hearing — an unusual procedural step to allow for more community feedback on the controversial proposal. The university has asked the city to make a set of land-use changes...
FedEx mishandled soil samples, city says, delaying Trainsong Park dioxin tests
West Eugene residents who have long waited for answers about contamination and cleanup at Trainsong Park will have to wait even longer after FedEx mishandled soil samples, according to the city of Eugene. The city continues to fence off portions of Trainsong Park nearly four years after closing it entirely...
Lottery Ticket Theft
A Springfield man is facing charges after police say he stole lottery tickets from the convenience store where he worked.
City to sell 22 undeveloped acres in Jasper Meadows area
The city of Springfield is planning to sell an undeveloped parcel of land in southeast Springfield adjacent to the Jasper Meadows development. A purchase and sale agreement for the 22-acre property along Linda Lane, south of Mt. Vernon Road and east of Jasper Road, was signed by Damon Kluck, manager of Jasper Hills...
