EWEB officials are thankful for backup systems, and planning for more
January's ice storm tested the Eugene Water and Electric Board's water system on several fronts. There were six water main breaks, one pump failure,...
Coming-of-age tale worth a stop on Oregon Film Trail
"Stand By Me," based on Stephen King's craftily written 1982 novella "The Body," brings 1959 to life. Soda pop then cost less than a...
Officials warn of potential scams targeting damaged homes following ice storm
EUGENE, Ore. -- The ice storm has come and gone but the risk of damage from scammers is as real as ever. Neighbors living...
Ice storm causes damage to local hazelnut orchards
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Hazelnut orchards across western Oregon suffered severe damage from the January ice storm, creating obstacles for a harvest this year. The...
Jonathan Stewart Believes Dan Lanning and Oregon Can Make Huge Impact in the Big...
The Oregon Ducks are set to make their Big Ten debut this season, and head coach Dan Lanning can do something special by...
Eugene Weekly newspaper returns to print this week
EUGENE, Ore. - Aided by numerous fundraisers and through much community support, the Eugene Weekly newspaper is ready to return to print on Thursday...
In Oregon, a youth program prepares vulnerable landowners for wildfires
In a wildfire, overgrown brush can be the tinder that threatens a nearby home. Now, an Oregon nonprofit is offering to help property owners...
System resiliency improvements kept EWEB’s water flowing during ice storm
EUGENE, Ore. - Recent severe winter weather put the Eugene Water and Electric Board's recently upgraded Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant to the test...
Douglas County Fair announces 2024 concert lineup
ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Fair has announced its concert lineup. Here are the headline entertainment acts for the 2024 fair presented by...
Gas prices rise 8.3 cents per gallon in Eugene: ‘Most states saw price increases’
EUGENE, Ore. - Average gasoline prices in Eugene have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.37/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's...
