Wildfire, dubbed Mr. Fire, reported in Three Sisters Wilderness
A new wildfire has ignited in the Willamette National Forest in Lane County near the county line north of Highway 58. The fire, dubbed 163 Mr. Fire, was reported around 3:30 p.m. July 7 in the Three Sisters Wilderness about 70 miles from Eugene. It is estimated to be a quarter of an acre or less and burning in remote
Eugene police rescue chicken found in taped-up box, take it to Greenhill Humane Society
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police responded to an unusual call July 3 after a chicken was found inside a taped-up box on the side of the road. According to a social media post from the Eugene Police Department, two community members found the bird, let it stretch its wings and alerted police.
Lane Commissioners override staff, approve permits for already-built structures on parcels that border the...
A series of structures built without permits on residential parcels along the McKenzie River near Walterville will receive retroactive approval after Lane County Commissioners voted Tuesday to overrule staff. The 3-1 vote allows property owner Kathleen Jones-McCann to bring a series of structures into compliance retroa
Oregon representatives back plan to add Eugene Airport concourse
Elected officials representing the Eugene area said they will push for state and federal funding to expand the Eugene Airport at an airport-hosted showcase on July 7. Officials with the airport, the city, state and federal governments and both universities made a case for expanding the airport to accommodate more plane
Firefighters rescue cat and dog from burning RV
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Two adults and a child were displaced after an early Wednesday morning RV fire in Springfield's Glenwood neighborhood, according to Eugene Springfield Fire. Fire crews were dispatched at about 1:27 a.m. to Eugene Mobile Village after reports of flames coming through the roof of an RV...
USA BMX: Oregon Governor’s Cup 2026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Molalla-River-BMX-101884009861557/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChehalemValleyBMX?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 📌 Information will be updated as we get closer to the race weekend. 📌 Please check with USABMX or the participating tracks social media or websites before making plans. These are
Eugene opens FY2027 SDC exemption applications for affordable housing, deadline Sept. 2
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene is now accepting applications for exemptions from local Systems Development Charges (SDCs) for qualified affordable housing projects. The city says these exemptions help reduce development costs for projects serving low-income households, supporting the creation of urgently needed rent
Lane County to settle first tax foreclosure lawsuit
Lane County commissioners agreed to pay $240,289 to settle the first two of what could be many claims coming from the county's prior tax foreclosure process which the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional. According to the legal complaint, in 2019, Lane County foreclosed on Vincent and Elsa Lopez' Eugene home o
July 30, 2026 | Relief Nursery’s Taste of Oakway
EUGENE, Ore. — Happening July 30, 2026, the Oakway Courtyard is set to host a vibrant summer evening event, Taste of Oakway 2026, offering attendees a combination of live music, unique wines, craft beers, and tasty appetizers from some of the area's most beloved restaurants. For every ticket that's...
Lane County commissioners expected to vote Tuesday on waste budget fix
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Lane County commissioners are considering closing two rural waste transfer stations and raising fees at others to address a $5 million budget shortfall. The Lane County Waste Management Division is looking at shutting down stations in Creswell and Walton. These are two of 15 stations throughout the
