Eugene OR

In the new novel “Off Route,” an unnamed narrator begins work as a bus driver at a quasi-public entity labeled “Cosmodemonic,” in a city that may or may not bear certain similarities to one Eugene, Oregon. “There are fates worse than death,” the narrator laments. “Like...

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Lane County deputies arrested a man after a K9 chase that ended with a cellphone catching on fire. Around 5 p.m. on January 26, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 31800 block of Cottage Grove Lorane Road, to look for Robert David Clark, 44, of Cottage Grove.

8:27 p.m. Update: Over a loudspeaker, federal agents announced that all detainees have been released and ordered the remaining protesters to disperse, or else they will use chemical deterrents and make arrests. Most protesters had left the area, but about a couple dozen were still in the courtyard near the Eugene...

A 65-year-old concrete channel that makes up a portion of the Amazon Creek from East 24th Avenue to East 20th Avenue has been almost fully transformed. The restored portion of the creek will include a natural sloped bank that allows for increased flood water capacity, native plants to provide stormwater filtration,...

After multiple reports documenting health and safety concerns at the Oregon State Hospital, including the death of a patient in March, federal officials now say the state’s largest psychiatric facility is no longer in danger of losing federal Medicare funds. ​The hospital had been under scrutiny from the Centers...

EUGENE, Ore. - The Lane Transit District (LTD) has unveiled the Phyllis Loobey Operations Command Center, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at boosting safety and efficiency across its transit network. According to LTD, the $11 million project was funded by the Federal Transit Administration and reflects a commitment...

The Lane County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet tomorrow, with options for the public to attend in person or view the meeting virtually. Among the items on the agenda is a proposed lease buyout agreement involving county-owned property in Florence. The board will consider an order that would delegate...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Gateway Street and International Way Monday afternoon resulted in serious injuries for three individuals that included two juveniles, according to the Springfield Police Department. Springfield police said the crash occurred at approximately 3:25...

There is a Big Ten battle brewing for a touted wide receiver. Find out why Ohio State and Michigan are expected to be on the losing end to Oregon.

Looking for a cozy bistro to spend the morning reading in? Or the late-night coffee and cocktail spot that you've been dreaming of holing up in with your laptop? Sara Willis is bringing that vibe to the University district with Siesta Seven , a new spot serving breakfast all day, as well as lunch and dinner dishes...