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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Marlee Matlin, the Academy Award-winning actress and advocate for the Deaf community, has been named the 2026 commencement speaker for the University of Oregon. At 21, Matlin was the youngest ever recipient of the best actress Oscar for her performance in 1986’s Children of a Lesser God. It also marked the […]

Eugene police have charged a man following a crash that closed eastbound Franklin Boulevard at East 11th Avenue Friday evening. The van driver, 38-year-old Franklin Winter Aurich III, was charged with 10 counts, including DUII, felony hit and run, three counts of second-degree assault, driving while suspended and reckless driving. Aurich was transported to the hospital following the crash before being lodged at...

Lane County’s tech scene is buzzing this month, with solid opportunities for both entry-level and experienced IT pros. Whether you’re into cybersecurity, tech support, or live sports systems, there’s something here worth a look.

Lane County’s education scene is buzzing with flexible online teaching jobs. If you love helping students learn and want to work from home, these tutoring roles from Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, could be a great fit.

A new workforce development program in Eugene is teaching people living in shelters how to become bicycle mechanics. People like Delanya Clarkson, who came into the program with no mechanical experience. She rides bikes, but has never had the chance to learn more about how they function. “Now I can...

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These wonderful dogs in Eugene, OR are hoping to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

Councilor Randy Groves: I do know that one of our former mayors of the city of Eugene lost his son, a teenager, to a head-on collision on that section of roadway. Presenter: Eugene City Councilor Randy Groves looks for a cost-effective transportation fix—before there’s another head-on collision on the Beltline. At...

Greenhill Humane Society Meet adventurous pup Slate! He is about 2 years old and loves to play and explore. Slate is ball-obsessed and would appreciate a home where he can have lots of toys to chew on and show off to his favorite people. He would make a great hiking or walking buddy since he loves the outdoors. Slate...

For decades, a building in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood served as a hub for advocates of a future with fewer cars and more bicycles. Now, it’s dividing the community it once brought together. In 2021, the peach-colored building at 455 W. First Ave. was donated to Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation,...

Aster Jones’ love affair with Hayward Field was rekindled this weekend at the Oregon Relays. The Roosevelt senior swept the girls 100- and 200-meter titles Friday for the third consecutive year, winning the 200 in 23.38 seconds in the afternoon session before returning for the night session to win in 11.61, blowing...