Looking Back at the X-Ray Café That Helped Shape Portland’s Early 1990s Music Scene
I grew up in Springfield, Oregon, born in 1981, and when I was a kid in the early 90s, I remember hearing about a wild little place up in Portland called the X-Ray Café. As a kid of course with no car yet, Portland a bit out of reach as it was 2 hours away. […]
City of Eugene expands Riverfront Park system with land acquisition
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene has expanded its park system with the recent acquisition of approximately eight acres of riverfront property adjacent to the Downtown Riverfront Park. The newly acquired site, located along the south bank of the Willamette River, will be managed as a natural area...
During PacificSource’s exit from Medicaid, it will prioritize high-risk members, plan says
This story was updated Oct. 15 to include a statement from Oregon Health Authority. In a plan submitted to the Oregon Health Authority, PacificSource outlines a strategy focused on “maintaining continuity of care” for nearly 90,000 Medicaid members in Lane County, people PacificSource will no longer serve when its...
PSA: Local Adoption Process for the 2025 Oregon Fire Code Underway
The State of Oregon has officially adopted the 2025 Oregon Fire Code (OFC) under ORS 476.030, with statewide administration led by the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal (ODSF). The new edition, based on the 2024 International Fire Code, went into effect October 1, 2025. Locally, the Community Risk...
Springfield educator named Oregon Teacher of the Year
The community transition program is for students with disabilities who have graduated high school with a modified diploma or a certificate of completion. The program serves people ages 18 to 21 and helps prepare them for life after high school through job training and volunteer opportunities. Sally Golden is a...
Neighboring landowners sue to block new law that aids development of Lane County stabilization...
Landowners and property managers that operate next to the planned site of Lane County’s stabilization center have filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that county officials are relying upon to move the project forward in the Springfield area. Lane County officials are making plans for such the...
Free trailer giveaway in Eugene aims to support deserving family
EUGENE, Ore. - Center Street Ridez is making a heartfelt move to support a deserving family by giving away a trailer. This generous act is taking place at their dealership on Highway 99 in Eugene, where they typically offer a variety of RVs, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. Jolene Moore, owner and operator of...
Suit challenges new Oregon behavioral health siting law
This article was originally published by The Lund Report and is used with permission. Property owners have sued to block construction of a $35 million Lane County mental health crisis center as well as a 96-bed behavioral health hospital launched by PeaceHealth to help fill the void left by the closure of its...
Lane County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to ongoing scams targeting the community
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Sheriff's Office wants to warn people at home about ongoing scams targeting members of the community. Lane County Sheriff’s Sergeant Tim Wallace broke down the scam for us and discussed what people at home need to know. How can you keep yourself...
Springfield police seek suspects in camera pole vandalism
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Authorities in Springfield and Eugene are investigating a series of vandalism incidents involving Flock camera poles. These incidents have raised concerns and sparked discussions around privacy and community safety. The Springfield Police Department is actively working to identify the suspects...