Oregon lawmaker pushing for more oversight of Oregon State Hospital
State Rep. Hai Pham wants more accountability and transparency at Oregon State Hospital — with the goal of keeping patients safe and receiving appropriate, quality care. Pham, D-Hillsboro, is chair of the House Interim Committee on Behavioral Health, which puts him in a position to lead the Legislature’s efforts to kee
Warming Trend Arrives This Week
This afternoon, the Willamette Valley should expect skies to remain cloudy, with only limited breaks of sun in the late afternoon and early evening, particularly west of the I-5 corridor. Breezy northwest winds will develop, sustained around 8-13 mph with occasional gusts of 15-20 mph. Given the persistent cloud cover,
Donated WiFi phones can help Eugene domestic violence survivors reach help and resources
EUGENE, Ore. — Your old phone could help a domestic violence survivor stay connected and safe, the Eugene Police Department says. "That old phone that you aren’t using anymoreit can be a lifeline for a domestic violence survivor," the police department said. Eugene Police is partnering with non-profit...
Oregon missing on Gecova Doyal is a small hiccup in a great day for...
The Oregon Ducks have missed out on elite offensive lineman Gecova Doyal, but two commitments should quickly arrive for Dan Lan
LTD confirms fare-free shuttles for ticketed Oregon Country Fair riders July 10-12
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Transit District (LTD) and the Oregon Country Fair (OCF) have partnered again to provide ticketed fairgoers a “fare-free” ride to the annual event in Veneta on July 10, 11, and 12. Attendees can cut down on traffic congestion, carbon emissions, and the time spent looking for parking by taking the bu
Tickets on sale for Springfield’s 20th annual July 4th bash
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Springfield Utility Board's Light of Liberty celebration returns for its 20th year with the biggest fireworks show in the event's history to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. According to Springfield Utility Board, Satin Love Orchestra will headline the July 4 celebrat
Lane County program delivers 430K lbs of fresh produce yearly
EUGENE, Ore. - Food for Lane County and Trillium Produce Plus are working together to get fresh fruits and vegetables to families who need them most. The partnership is now in its eighth year. Last year, Trillium provided more than 430,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income people and families at conve
Eugene-made shelters reach Venezuela earthquake zones
EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene company is supporting international search and rescue teams responding to the earthquake in Venezuela. Deployed Logix creates disaster preparedness products used by national and international first responders. The company's shelters are on the ground in Venezuela, where rescue teams from multipl
Lane County seeks tips in 20-year-old double murder case
OAKRIDGE, Ore. - Lane County investigators are asking for the public's help to solve a nearly 21-year-old double homicide that happened outside Oakridge, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said deputies found two people shot to death at a dispersed campsite off Forest Service Road 2134 on...
Oregon officials seek public’s help finding missing Eugene teen
EUGENE, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public's help to find a missing 16-year-old who disappeared near Alton Baker Park on June 29. Jaylynn O'Hara is believed to be in danger, according to ODHS. The agency is asking anyone who sees her to contact 911 or local law enforcement immediate

















