Stryker Rods innovates with a coast-to-coast cast
Stryker Rods have been manufacturing fishing rods and blanks in Eugene since 2019. Their American-made products serve fishing fanatics across the country. Stryker’s location capitalizes on the area’s diverse and proximate fishing opportunities. In Eugene, valley rivers host salmon, steelhead and trout. An hour drive...
Volunteers plant 150 trees at University of Oregon in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. - The University of Oregon embarked on a groundbreaking environmental initiative on Saturday, planting 150 trees near the Frohnmayer Bridge. This effort marks the largest tree planting in the university's history. More than 80 community volunteers joined the event, contributing to the university's...
New LTD bus passes in Eugene promise efficiency and savings
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane Transit District is enhancing its bus pass system with new 31-day and 92-day options, according to LTD officials. According to LTD, these passes activate on first use, offering continuous access for the duration purchased. The new passes can be purchased at any time during the month, and an...
Car Crashes Under Guardrail
A motor vehicle crash early Sunday morning resulted in a car becoming lodged under a guardrail in the area of Armitage Road and North Game Road.
Teen arrested for disorderly conduct after armed-person report at Valley River Center
EUGENE, Ore. — Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, February 2, Eugene Police responded to a reported armed person at 500 Valley River Center after a security guard reported seeing a male armed with a pistol. There was also a report of two shots fired and the male running...
NextStep’s laptop donation supports Greenhill Humane Society’s mission
EUGENE, Ore. - NextStep Recycling has taken a significant step to assist a fellow nonprofit organization. Last week, the executive director of NextStep Recycling personally delivered 10 laptops to the Greenhill Humane Society. The Greenhill staff plans to use these computers throughout the shelter. The front office...
Wine bar to close, plus second locations for local favorites in Eugene
Openings and closures continue to sweep through Eugene as we move into February. Two Lane County favorites, Mandy's Family Restaurant and The Washburne Café , are opening second locations in Eugene and Springfield. This means more pie, milkshakes, pancakes and coffee for everyone. In other news, Boris...
“Everyone Stick Together”: Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson on Protest and Community
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New Japanese comfort joint brings sushi tacos, avocado bombs to Eugene
I love sushi, particularly nigiri — slices of fresh seafood pressed into a mound of seasoned rice with a sinus-clearing dab of wasabi. Kasumi House does serve nigiri, as well as sashimi, and maki, and regular and signature rolls. But the Japanese comfort food eatery, which opened in Eugene earlier this year, is also...
Second student walkout at Springfield High spotlights 27 teacher layoffs amid deficit
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield High School students staged another walkout Monday in hopes of bringing more community attention to the dozens of teachers who just lost their jobs. Monday's walkout was the second time since last week that students have gathered to voice their concerns over 27 teachers losing...

















