Federal judge grants bail to accused member of burglary ring targeting Asian businesses
EUGENE, Ore. — A federal judge in Eugene is allowing a man accused of targeting Asian business owners in a multi-state burglary conspiracy to go free on bail despite prosecutors urging he remain behind bars. The decision came down on Thursday, Nov. 20. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Darinson Martinez Grandes...
Search Crews Find Body of Missing Man
Search and rescue volunteers have found and recovered the body of a mushroom hunter who went missing in October near Salmon Creek.
Shot Gun Wielding Suspect In Jail
A man accused of walking around the Whiteaker neighborhood with a shotgun before being shot by the police has been booked into the Lane County Jail on multiple charges.
Parents give update on teenager who was left in critical condition after Hwy.126 crash
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Teagan Merritt is a Thurston High School junior and a wrestler. She was committed to Treasure Valley Community College for it and was also a part of the Oregon Wrestling Association, she was also a horse back rider, all hobbies that her family does not know she will be able to do again after a...
“Dough Must Be Obeyed”: La Mouette’s One‑Man Oven Rewrites Downtown Eugene’s Bread Routine
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A chalkboard mantra—“Dough, to be commanded, must be obeyed”—sets the tone at La Mouette Bread Shop, where Nice‑born, French‑trained baker Guillaume Gras has sparked lines and loyalty since opening in August. Twice a week, he bakes through the night to...
Walmart Parking Lot Shooting Deemed Justified
The Lane County District Attorney’s Office determined that a man acted in self-defense following an investigation into a fatal shooting at a west Eugene Walmart parking lot in September.
Eugene woman gets 20 years for fatal stabbing of man she lived with
A 65-year-old Eugene woman was sentenced Friday, Nov. 21, to 20 years in prison after the fatal stabbing of a man described in court by her defense attorney as a “platonic life partner.”. As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, Cynthia Christine Fletcher pleaded guilty Nov. 7 to...
Community Alert: ICE Presence and Resources for Support
Reports have emerged on social media indicating that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is once again active in our community. Residents are being encouraged to stay vigilant and to report any sightings of ICE vehicles. The community is using a honking system to alert others of ICE's presence; a short...
Councilors ask city to help develop local carbon offsets
Councilor Mike Clark: "The days of us sending money out of the community so we can feel good need to be over." Presenter: The Sustainability Commission and staff are asked to keep payments for carbon offsets within the local economy. With the City Council Nov. 19, Danielle Klinkebiel:. Danielle Klinkebiel:...
Trailer Recipient Announced
Center Street Ridez selected a veteran as the latest recipient of a trailer giveaway just ahead of the holidays.
