McLaughlin: Nate Bittle Isn’t Like Most College Athletes in 2026
College Sports are changing. They don’t have the same feel in some areas as they used to. I’m not even that old (28) and I know how much this is the case. I can only imagine how a lifelong, 50+ year old Duck fan feels. Plenty of things...
Penn State softball set for West Coast trip to Oregon State, open Big Ten...
After spending several weekends down South, Penn State is set to take off to the West Coast for a group of games in the Beaver State. The Nittany Lions will face Oregon State for a midweek matchup before heading to Eugene for their first Big Ten series against No. 21 Oregon.
Ninkasi Brewing embroiled in $3 million lawsuit with investors
Eugene beer giant Ninkasi Holding Co. is under fire after a group of individual investors from California filed a $3 million lawsuit against Ninkasi and its business partner, Wings & Arrow, alleging misrepresentation of funds. The suit alleges funds raised for Great Frontier Holdings , which was supposed to be an...
West Springfield Community Newsletter for Wednesday, March 11
Good morning! It’s March 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be cloudy with a little rain. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 50. Cloudy now, changing to rain at 10 a.m.
Eugene Springfield firefighter participates in fundraiser for childhood cancer research
Eugene, OR – Firefighters with Eugene Springfield Fire took part in a community fundraiser supporting childhood cancer research during a recent event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. According to the department, Engine 2 visited the event held at Claim 52 Kitchen, where Firefighter Jusko joined participants...
Eugene Springfield Fire announces promotions to engineer and captain
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire announced the promotion of several firefighters to the ranks of engineer and captain as part of ongoing promotion ceremonies within the department. According to officials, the newly promoted personnel will be assigned across four shifts and 16 stations throughout the...
Bethel School District students to receive free Eugene library cards
Thousands of students in Eugene will receive free library cards this month through an expanded program by the Eugene Public Library. The initiative now includes all K-12 students in the Bethel School District, giving more than 4,800 students access to library services. With the student cards, children can use digital...
Armitage Dog Park Temporarily Closing
The dog park at Armitage Park is closing this week as accessibilities multiple upgrades are made to Armitage Park.
The geography of vulnerability: Eugene’s Highway 99
Although public perception often places the burden of safety on pedestrians, impaired driving remains a primary catalyst for these tragedies. For those who call the Bethel Highway 99 corridor home, this road isn’t just a thoroughfare—it’s a daily gamble with physics. This stretch of asphalt cutting through the heart...
Two arrested, third suspect sought in Deadwood burglary case
A burglary investigation in Deadwood has led to two arrests while authorities continue searching for a third suspect, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a homeowner reported a burglary on Jan. 30 along Highway 36. Detectives later identified suspects using security camera footage. On Feb....

















