University of Oregon breaks ground on one of nation’s largest mass-timber healthcare projects
PORTLAND, Ore — Work has begun on a massive mass timber structure that will be home to the University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health. The 54,000-square-foot, $83 million mass timber facility will be located on the university's northeast Portland campus. As part of the behavioral health c
Blackberry Jam Fest returns to Lowell with music and family fun
LOWELL, Ore. - The Blackberry Jam Festival returned to Lowell this weekend, bringing the community together with live music, food, vendors and family fun. The Blackberry Jam Fest originally started as a music jam. The festival wasn't necessarily about blackberries, but because the fruit was well-loved in the community,
Eugene’s streets are not a home — they are a prison
Walk through downtown Eugene, along West 11th Avenue or Highway 99 on any given day and tell me what you see. I see people sleeping in doorways. Tents beneath overpasses. Makeshift camps in parks, along roadways, and in places never intended for human habitation. The most recent Point-in-Time count estimated 3,509 peop
Woman found dead on I-14 in Killeen identified
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The woman who was found dead in a westbound Interstate 14 traffic lane in Killeen has been identified. The Killeen Police Department says investigators with its Traffic Unit have identified the victim as 25-year-old Faith L. Sidman, of Springfield, Oregon. Investigators have identified
Free backpack giveaway eases school costs for Oregon families
EUGENE, Ore. - Families across the region are receiving free backpacks as part of a nationwide giveaway designed to help ease the financial burden of school supplies. The Verizon retailer Round Room LLC is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks across the country during its 14th "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Everett Drops Series Finale To Eugene
July 26, 2026 — EVERETT, Wash.: The Everett AquaSox fell to the Eugene Emeralds during the final game of the six-game series at Everett Memorial Stadium, losing 17-3 in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,142 as the AquaSox hosted a Bryan Woo Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Sound Transit.
How the biggest Oregon Ducks traditions got their start
The Oregon Ducks have countless traditions, from the mascot riding a motorcycle to playing Shout during every game.
City Club of Eugene: Lane County’s Vibrant, Vulnerable Community of Athletes, Artists, Workers and...
People with Down syndrome are an important part of Lane County—as neighbors, coworkers, students, artists, athletes, volunteers, advocates, and friends. Yet too often, barriers to employment, education, recreation, and community participation prevent them from reaching their full potential. The City Club of Eugene invi
Eugene Springfield Fire to split fire and medical services after 16 years
After 16 years working together under an intergovernmental agreement, Eugene Springfield Fire will separate into independent services. The city of Eugene announced the decision in a news release posted in early July, with comments from Eugene City Manager Jenny Haruyama, Springfield City Manager Nancy Newton and Fire C
The String Cheese Incident Cover John Coltrane, Grateful Dead and Johnny Cash with Guests...
The String Cheese Incident traveled to Oregon for two shows over the weekend. On Friday the group performed at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene. Then on Saturday, SCI moved on to Britt in Jacksonville. Both gigs featured appearances from longtime friends of the band. — Midway through the second set of the Cuthbert A
