🌿 Lane County, OR: Multiple Outdoor & Recreation Jobs Open Now
Pay: $15.14 – $38.43 per hour. The City of Eugene Recreation team is hiring for multiple temporary roles across its community centers, pools, and parks. Positions include Lifeguard, Recreation Leader, Instructor, Site Coordinator, and more. It’s a great fit if you enjoy helping others stay active and want flexible hours in a fun, team-focused setting.
Eugene gas prices climb as Oregon average nears $5
Gas prices in Oregon climbed sharply over the past week, with drivers in Eugene now paying close to $4.90 per gallon as costs continue to rise statewide and nationally, according to new data from GasBuddy. The average price of gasoline in Oregon rose 9.2 cents in the last week to...
Eugene Airport receives largest share of $27M in Oregon funding
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s airport is set for a major terminal expansion as part of more than $27 million in federal funding awarded to airports across Oregon, the state’s congressional delegation announced. Mahlon Sweet Field in Eugene will receive about $6.24 million, the largest single share in...
Lane County Seeks Public Input on Housing and Essential Services Through Survey
Lane County invites residents, especially low income households, to complete a brief survey by May 16 to help improve housing and essential services. Lane County, OR. — Residents across Lane County are being encouraged to share their experiences and priorities as part of a new community survey aimed at improving essential services.
Foodie news with an outdoor twist: Chanterelles and the Squatch
Be honest. If you were in the forest and, in the distance, you saw a tall, shadowy figure trekking between trees with Kel’s posture, you might believe you spotted a real squatch. Kel is my hubby and my best friend, and we are always finding something fun to do,...
Lane County businesses see hiring shift as US adds 178K jobs
EUGENE, Ore. - Employers added 178,000 jobs across the United States in March, nearly tripling the expected forecast after a loss of 133,000 jobs in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts say the growth in March can be partially attributed to the end of several large...
Iowa softball swept by No. 18 Oregon
The Iowa softball team traveled to Eugene, Oregon, to face No. 18 Oregon for a three-game series on April 3-5. The Hawkeyes were swept by the Ducks and sit at 21-16 overall and 5-10 in the Big Ten. Game One. Iowa fell to Oregon on Friday to open the three-day...
Lane ESD appoints state department of education administrator as new leader
Lane Education Service District will have a new superintendent in July. The board of directors voted Tuesday to appoint Tenneal Wetherell, deputy director of operations at the Oregon Department of Education, as the organization’s new leader. Current superintendent Tony Scurto is retiring in June, closing out a nine-year tenure...
Eugene signs redevelopment agreement for EWEB steam plant
For decades, the Standby Steam Plant, located in Eugene’s developing downtown riverfront neighborhood , has sat vacant. Years of vandalism have broken dozens of windows and graffiti scrawls across the interior walls of the dilapidated building. Now, this 28,000-square-foot masonry and steel building is getting a new opportunity to provide for the community after being decommissioned. Constructed in 1931 and vacated in 2012, the Standby Steam...
Eugene Police Department warns of burglary ring targeting residential safes, cash, jewelry, and high-end...
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department reported an increase in burglaries targeting homes in the Pacific Northwest. According to authorities, organized crews have focused on residences where homeowners are more likely to keep cash, jewelry, and other valuable items. In previous incidents, the burglars have targeted Asian business...

















