Oregon renters’ advocate shares cooling advice ahead of projected heatwave
Temperatures in parts of western Oregon are expected to approach triple-digits this weekend. Tim Morris, the Executive Director of the Springfield Eugene Tenant Association, wants to remind renters of their rights during the heat. “Every year it gets hotter," said Morris. "The way that the majority of our buildings wer
Weekend heat brings cooling options in Lane, Linn and Benton counties
As weekend heat settles across parts of western Oregon, residents in Lane, Linn and Benton counties have several options for cooling centers and other places to escape high temperatures. In Lane County, the Downtown Eugene Library on West 10th Avenue will be open all weekend, along with Saint Vincent de...
Oregon temperatures likely to reach 100 degrees as heat warnings issued
Summer will arrive in a major way this weekend across Oregon. Temperatures are expected eclipse 90 degrees and flirt with triple-digits from June 14 to June 16 across northwest Oregon with the exception of the coast. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of the state and an extreme heat warning f
Downtown Eugene gets heavier police patrols this weekend
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police will increase patrols in downtown starting Friday. An officer will work traffic enforcement and patrols each Friday and Saturday this month between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The plan aims to improve safety on the streets and support a safer environment for everyone visiting and traveling through d
Springfield Woman Admits to Fraud
A Springfield woman is heading to federal prison after admitting to unemployment benefits fraud.
Very Hot This Weekend, Continuing Into Early Next Week
Valley temperatures will approach 100 degrees on Sunday and Monday, with no relief until late next week.
University of Oregon breaks ground on $83 million Ballmer Institute expansion project
It’s only been a few years since the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health opened at the old Concordia University campus in Northeast Portland. But anticipated rising workforce demands and increasing student interest means the program is already outgrowing its shoes. Now the universi
About 1,400 students to graduate at LCC commencement ceremony Saturday
Lane Community College will celebrate its 61st commencement Saturday, June 13, honoring 1,383 graduates, who are earning a total of 2,104 associate degrees and certificates. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the LCC Gymnasium (Building 5) on its main campus, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene. In addition, 55 students...
Drivers urged to slow and move over as crews clear Highway 99 crash near...
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A crash on Highway 99, just six miles north of Eugene is seeing delays after an earlier crash. According to TripCheck.com, the crash happened at milepost 116. Officials say drivers in the area should expect delays around 20-minutes and should prepare to slow down or...
Eugene’s Owen Rose Garden peaks with 4,500 blooms this June
EUGENE, Ore. - The Owen Rose Garden is in full bloom with thousands of roses on display through approximately the end of June. The garden features more than 4,500 rose bushes representing 400 unique varieties. Visitors can see heritage roses, which bloom only once a year, while some "repeat bloomers" will provide a sec
