Eugene OR

This story has been updated with new information. Police crash scene investigators shut down a block of River Road at Rosetta Avenue in Eugene for more than four hours after a fatal collision between a pickup and bicyclist Saturday, May 2. “The bicyclist is deceased,” Eugene police officer Alex Perez...

As the weather heats up, so too are Lane County’s cultural and food-centered markets and festivals. May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and the Eugene-Springfield area is hosting events to celebrate. It’s also Oregon Wine Month, so be sure to visit your favorite vineyard or winery in Lane County.

Visitors to the public swimming pool “Splash!” in Springfield may notice a lack of innertubes which Willamalane staff say is due to rising costs.

Two longstanding Eugene restaurants — The Davis and Izakaya Meiji — have closed. After two decades in business, The Davis closed in mid-April, stating on its website, “It’s meant so much to us and we’re sad to say goodbye, but all things come to end. C’est la vie. We have nothing but gratitude for our loyal patrons, we appreciate and wish you all the best...

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police will step up traffic enforcement in May, focusing on drivers who run red lights or stop signs and those who fail to wear seat belts. With what the department described as a noticeable increase in some types of crashes, Eugene Police is making traffic safety a top priority in 2026. In addition to the Traffic Safety Unit, all Eugene Police...

Voters will decide this month on a new local option levy for the Harrisburg Fire & Rescue District. The five-year levy would be at a rate of 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. It would be used to continue to fund professional firefighting staff, replace protective gear and provide fleet maintenance for emergency vehicles.

EUGENE, Ore. — Across the country, May Day protests, rallies and marches took place on International Workers’ Day. Thousands of protests took place on Friday with some of the largest taking place in North Carolina, where teachers rallied for higher pay and increased funding. Closer to home, rallies...

In Oregon, rivers do more than shape the landscape, they set the scene for some unforgettable meals. Along winding waterways and peaceful banks, restaurants take full advantage of flowing views paired with seriously good food. Think fresh seafood, locally inspired dishes, and plates that taste even better with water gliding...

Friday, May 1, was a tense day in Eugene School District 4J. More than 265 staff members received layoff notices at 5 p.m. Others learned their hours would be reduced or they’d be transferred to new schools. “People were checking their emails all day,” said special education teacher Lily...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026-27 operating budget to the district’s Budget Committee on May 7, 2026 as it works to close a projected $7.9 million deficit for the upcoming school year. The proposed budget is available for review on the district’s website....