Cottage Grove unveils new and improved Main Street
Sparkling sidewalks, vibrant flower baskets and fresh-painted storefronts. Cottage Grove's Downtown Historic District officially has a new look. Several dozen people gathered in the new event plaza during the city's grand re-opening of Main Street on May 16, exploring the newly renovated roadways and the South Valley F
Oregon softball on the wrong side of history and now the brink of elimination
The Oregon Softball team was no-hit by Mississippi State's Alyssa Faircloth, pushing the Ducks to the brink of elimination.
PeaceHealth Discharges Oregon Hospital Chief After Doctors Push Back on ER Contract Plan
PeaceHealth announced Thursday that its top Oregon hospital executive, Dr. Jim McGovern, was discharged, a month after McGovern was placed on administrative leave over a contentious Lane County emergency room services contract. McGovern became chief executive in 2024. In April this year, PeaceHealth’s physician-led 26-
One member of Kotek’s Prosperity Council wanted recommendations to push harder for tax cuts
Ahead of the May 15 meeting of Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council in Eugene, one of the loudest voices on the panel pushed for an even more aggressive posture, particularly on tax reductions. In a May 13 email to the 15 other members of the council, Jordan Schnitzer, CEO...
A tall tree grows in Brentwood, Tennessee, coveted in Eugene
Recruiting comes at you fast. This week the Ducks got their 13th commitment in the 2027 class in Illinois offensive lineman Cameron Wagner, they're in pursuit of 5-stars KJ Green and Ismael Camara, and already they've started working on the 2028 class.
Greenhill Humane Society aims for $100K at Bark in the Park
EUGENE, Ore. - Greenhill Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park event returns to Alton Baker Park on Sunday, May 17. According to Greenhill Humane Society, the event regularly draws more than 1,100 people and their dogs. This year, organizers are adding a new "Fast and Furless 5K" for people who want to run without d
Pleasant Hill HS senior says her pain part of bigger plan
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. — A family's worst nightmare becomes a path toward purpose for a Pleasant Hill High School teen. Ryan Thomas, badly injured in a fatal crash in 2024, dusted off her running spikes late last year, and she says the trajectory of her story isn't by chance.
No. 4 Oregon takes Idaho State rematch 5-1 with Ayanna Shaw grand slam
Oregon’s trail to Oklahoma City started on Friday evening, and Ayanna Shaw was at the reins. A fourth inning rocket of a grand slam into The Bob sent Jane Sanders Stadium into a frenzy. The five run fourth inning was all the Ducks needed to take Game 1 of the Regional.
Traffic Alert: Beltline connector closes Sunday, Deadwood bridge closes Monday through July 1
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Two road closures are scheduled in the coming weeks for maintenance work, according to Lane County officials. The Division Avenue-River Avenue Connector under Beltline Highway east of the River Road exit will close Sunday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for guardrail repair. Drivers can use the westb
New Pain Care Surgery Center
A local health clinic celebrated its grand opening of its newest surgery center location in Springfield.
