Hiltz sets world lead at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Or -- Hayward magic returned for the second day of the 51st Prefontaine Classic with some impressive Duck performances. Nikki Hiltz stole the show by setting the world lead time in the women's mile, running a time of 4:17.49. "It was a tactical race which was so fun, I...
Malone powers to mixed 100m win in Eugene
Even with Paralympian Jaydin Blackwell on his heels and Hunter Woodhall in the field, Noah Malone kept his foot on the gas as he motored to the men's mixed classification 100m win at the Prefontaine Classic.
Flush with potential: Junction City and Creswell consider joining regional wastewater organization
Two 23.5-acre lagoons sit outside Junction City, where 10 pump stations send the city’s wastewater into a treatment facility. Piped oxygen flows into the lagoons, providing a necessary ingredient to break down the waste before sending the water on its way — after testing for bacteria — into Flat Creek, which eventually
U.S. teen Tate Taylor stuns Prefontaine Classic field to win 200
Teenager Tate Taylor stunned a field that included Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo in the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic.
Ajayi ties Nigerian record in men’s 100m in Eugene
Kayinsola Ajayi turned on the jets to beat out a strong field in the men's 100m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
Running, with a dose of patriotism, at annual Butte to Butte
Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and George Washington were in town Saturday, July 4, for the annual Butte to Butte, an event put on by the Oregon Track Club, every Fourth of July. Fitting, as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. Running down the winding roads of southeast Eugene, spectators...
Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This was shaping up to be the Cooper Lutkenhaus Show. The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. That’s when Brandon Miller made his move and stole not only the win but the show. Miller finished in 1 minute, 43.68 seconds to hold off Lutkenhaus dur
OSP Log: Lincoln and Lane county crashes among recent fatalities
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JUNE 26. • 8:20 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Port...
Thurston fireworks stand draws Eugene shoppers after city ban
With fireworks banned in Eugene since 2022, customers are crossing into Thurston to buy fireworks at a TNT stand that also raises money for the Oregon All-American Girl Youth Development Program, which is fundraising to send participants to a national competition in Las Vegas.
Skinner Butte eaglet injured; nest damaged
The eaglet that fell out of its nest twice last month near Skinner Butte Park has a hairline fracture on its ulna (bone in the bird’s forearm), the Cascades Raptor Center confirmed Friday, July 3. The bird is receiving treatment, including immobilization and pain medication, so the fracture can heal before moving into

















