Eugene will see 80-degree day soon. Here’s the forecast
Western Oregon is about to feel its first taste of summer. The National Weather Service forecasts the region will warm into the 80s starting on April 29, extending through at least May 5. On May 3, which is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave, Eugene is forecast to see a high of at least 81 degrees. NWS said there's a...
Traffic delays expected as Eugene crews remove tree, narrow lanes on Washington St.
EUGENE, OR — Drivers in Eugene should expect traffic delays on Washington Street and West Broadway as crews narrow the road to one lane to remove a tree. Spencer Crawford, the city of Eugene’s urban forestry supervisor, said the decision to remove the tree followed an incident earlier this winter.
Lane County moves to fast-track fixes on 2 decrepit covered bridges
With two historic covered bridges on the verge of ruin, Lane County commissioners have taken an initial step to preserve them. The county will allow an emergency selection process for the engineering, construction and other professional services to make repairs and stabilize Currin and Stewart covered bridges, the commissioners decided Tuesday, April 28. The move allows the county to move more quickly to pick...
Pet of the Week: Parsnip
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Parsnip, is a young Californian rabbit that’s very curious, energetic, and playful… not to mention ready to find their forever home!. Greenhill Humane Society staff said that Parsnip is one of six baby bunnies in their foster program and are about four months old. Parsnip would love to find a home with an adult rabbit that he...
The Paddock, a decades-old south Eugene hangout, is reborn
The Paddock is the place to go when you need to get out of the house but don’t have a particular reason to be anywhere. Some might say it’s a third space. Co-owner and wine expert Kirsten Hansen calls it a second home. Hansen, along with her wife...
Will Mencl uncorks a jaw-dropping throw at OT7 and proves he’s the nation’s best
Oregon commit Will Mencl impressed at OT7 proving why he's the Nation's top ranked quarterback recruit.
Get a rare look inside Oregon’s new Mormon temple
A video walk-through of the Willamette Valley Temple offers a rare look inside one of the sacred spaces of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — and for a limited time, the public is invited in. From the moment visitors pass through the stained glass doors, the...
Oregon Country Fair Drops 2026 Artist Lineup: The Rumble, Sierra Hull, Sam Grisman Project,...
The Oregon Country Fair has shared the lineup for its July 10-12, 2026 gathering set along the Long Tom River in Veneta, Ore. The time-honored tradition of congregating beneath thick conifer branches in a fairy-like environment bathed in sparkling sunlight promotes the occasion’s chosen kin-focused approach, functioning like a reunion set to songs by an undeniably adept group of musicians...
Eugene’s ‘Sacred Fence’ is Coming — So, Here’s a Short History of Fences Erected...
The fence around the Old Federal Building is coming soon, and barriers have been set up, forming a makeshift sidewalk in anticipation of the fence’s arrival. On Feb. 12, the monthly Eugene Police Commission meeting featured the eye-opening — but not surprising — announcement that the Old Federal Building would soon feature a fence.
ApolloMD CEO begins testimony in lawsuit against PeaceHealth, ApolloMD
EUGENE, Ore. — ApolloMD leadership testified Tuesday to defend the legality of the coming overhaul of PeaceHealth Oregon's Lane County emergency departments in their fight against a lawsuit filed by Eugene Emergency Physicians last month. For a second day, a federal judge heard testimony in the lawsuit against PeaceHealth...
