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LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A recent black bear sighting near Spencer Butte Park is prompting reminders from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about how to reduce human-wildlife conflict and keep bears from becoming accustomed to human food sources. Officials with the agency say the key to preventing...

U.S. Jeff Merkley led discussions on affordability for Lane County homeowners and small business owners during a roundtable discussion on Friday morning.

This fall, the University of Oregon will turn 150 years old; at the same time, administrators will confront one of the largest financial crises of the century that will result in sweeping budget cuts across the institution. The university is preparing to cut roughly $65 million from its budget across...

The University of Oregon’s 150th commencement ceremony and individual department ceremonies will take place throughout the day on June 15. The University of Oregon’s main commencement will be held June 15 at 9 a.m. at Autzen Stadium. Deaf actress and advocate Marlee Matlin, known for her roles in “Children of a Lesser

Gladis Lopez Rivera, 17, has spoken Spanish her whole life. She learned English in elementary school, leaving her Spanish at home. She felt it slowly slipping away until seventh grade, when she started Spanish immersion classes at Springfield’s Hamlin Middle School. She began learning to read and write in Spanish, stre

“The movement part is totally optional, take it or leave it, but what’s not optional is loving on goats,” Ashley Zawrotny, yoga instructor, said to her class. Founded by Lainey Morse in 2016, Original Goat Yoga opened its first location in Bellfountain, Ore. Classes are hosted at No Regrets Flower Farm and Animal Sanct

Dorene Morris was riding a nonelectric bike in Alton Baker Park on the afternoon of Thursday, June 4. A former runner, she frequently walks and rides on the bike path. When it comes to electric bikes, she sees a lack of respect for those going at slower speeds on the path.

The Lane County Farmers Market launched its first Springfield market with high attendance and plans to run every Sunday through October 25.

An interactive sporting goods shopping experience is coming to the Valley River Center . A store hosting a full-scale climbing wall, an outdoor field, golf simulation bays, sport cages and more is under construction at the mall between the H&M and JC Penny. Chain-link fences line the parking lot and inside the barrier,

Theo Shields took an irregular path to his graduation from Thurston High School , but his academic achievements led to him becoming the first Springfield finalist in years for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Born in England, Shields' family came to the U.S. when he was a toddler. His father is from