Police arrest suspected intoxicated driver after report of driving wrong way
EUGENE, Ore. — A caller’s report of a man who appeared intoxicated and drove the wrong way on a Eugene street early on Tuesday led to a DUII arrest, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) said. At 3:14 a.m., EPD responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver...
Fire destroys barn in Cottage Grove, at least 3 injured, police say
COTTAGE GROVE, OR — A fire that tore through a building in Cottage Grove on Tuesday evening left at least three people injured, according to Cottage Grove police. The fire happened just east of Interstate 5 on Witcher Gateway Road. It broke out just before 4 p.m. The building...
Coyote Creek Covered Bridge – Hidden Pioneer Crossing on Oregon’s Historic Territorial Road
• Coyote Creek Covered Bridge is a historic 1922 Howe truss bridge. Coyote Creek Covered Bridge is located on Battle Creek Road, just off Territorial Highway, south of Veneta and near the community of Crow in Lane County, Oregon. This historic 60-foot (18 m) Howe truss covered bridge spans Coyote...
Rain & wind expected for Memorial Day
Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Cal, UCLA surge for promising interior lineman Oregon fans need in Eugene
When Lex Mailangi was in eighth grade, he was already 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds. He grew up in the Sacramento area, winning an invite to join the elite program at Mater Dei High School, six-time prep national champions including 2020, 2021 and 2023.
White Buffaloes Head to Eugene: Massive Madras Delegation Set for State Championships
The legendary “Magic of Hayward Field” is calling, and a record-breaking wave of Madras High School athletes is ready to answer. This weekend, the White Buffaloes will descend upon the University of Oregon’s world-class facility in Eugene for the OSAA State Track and Field Championships. In what...
Big Ten Umpires made the perfect case for robot umps with botched Oregon-UCLA ending
The Big Ten Umpires botched the ending of the Tournament Championship, ending Oregon's hopes in disgraceful fashion.
Sweet Home crews respond to 15 calls in 14 hours, battle barn fire on...
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District crews responded to 15 emergency calls in a 14-hour period during a busy shift on Friday, May 22, 2026, including a structure fire that threatened a nearby home on Airport Road. The Airport Rd fire was reported at 4:33...
Late-night crash on Dillard Loop leaves driver dead near Pleasant Hill
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A crash Thursday night left a Creswell man dead, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. Around 10 p.m. on May 21, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 32000 block of Dillard Loop. The caller reported finding...
This Oregon Garden Market Is So Magical You’ll Forget It’s Real Life
A pathway lined with flowering vines leads you past fountains and sculptures and rows of blooming color in every shade. I walked through the entrance and my worries seemed to stay behind like they were not invited to this party. Oregon has a garden market where the beauty makes you...
