Vocational Rehabilitation program consolidates to new Eugene location in January 2026
EUGENE, Ore. — The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program will be moving from the Eugene VR Office at The McKenzie Center, 2885 Chad Drive and the Springfield VR Office will be moving from 101 30th Street, Springfield. The two programs will be moving to 18 Shelton McMurphey Blvd., Eugene, to form one Lane County VR...
Homelessness, Activism and More in Letters
Because you’re reading the Weekly, you’re old enough to feel old occasionally. Your favorite movie gets re-released on its 20th anniversary, but you remember seeing it in the theater. Or your neighbor has a baby, and you blink, and suddenly they’re doing doughnuts in the Autzen parking lot, learning to drive.
Eugene man arrested for DUII and reckless driving
EUGENE, Ore. -- A 36-year-old Eugene man was arrested Monday evening on multiple charges that included driving under the influence of intoxicants following a traffic stop, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said an officer was patrolling West 11th Avenue near Seneca Road at about 10:44 p.m. on...
The Weekender | January 1-7
Happy New Year! Start the new year with a mix of outdoor traditions, arts and culture, and low-key social events around Eugene. New Year’s Day begins with Oregon State Parks’ First Day Hikes, followed by First Friday free museum admission at the local museums and downtown’s First Friday ArtWalk. The rest of the week...
Eugene’s Greenhill Humane Society cares for more than 5,750 animals in 2025
EUGENE, Ore. - The Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene had a bustling year in 2025, providing care for more than 5,750 animals spanning 17 different species. A remarkable 99 percent of these animals were from Lane County, underscoring Greenhill's local impact. Funding for the organization came from a mix of sources....
Second round of leaf pickup approaching in Eugene and Springfield
If you missed the first round of leaf collection in Eugene or Springfield, or more leaves have fallen since Autumn , you'll soon get a second chance with Eugene and Springfield set to soon roll out a second round of leaf collection. In Eugene, city crews will begin leaf collection on Jan. 6. Unlike the first round ,...
Crime Spree Arrest
A Eugene man made his first appearance in court on Tuesday following a crime spree on Monday afternoon in the Coburg Road area that police said included an alleged bank robbery.
Lookout PM: Lost woman found, thanks to her dog
An 82-year-old woman with dementia, who became lost near Elmira, was found by searchers thanks to barks from her dog, which had also helped keep her warm while she was missing. Good dog. Michael Zhang reports. We have more dispatches from Tyson Alger and images from Isaac Wasserman on what’s...
Eugene’s homeless youth benefit from successful ‘Giving Tree’
EUGENE, Ore. - Nearly 300 homeless or struggling youth in and around Eugene requested items. Most of them asked for essentials like socks, coats, jeans, and cookware. Cameron Jackson, marketing manager at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, shared how the program benefits the community. "Just knowing that we have the tree...
Lost 82-year-old woman found safe, thanks to her furry protector
An 82-year-old resident of Elmira who went missing Monday, Dec. 29, was found late that night thanks to the help of her dog, Cami. Cami, a blue heeler, also known as an Australian cattle dog, has been known for her loyalty to her owner. This time, the pup went above and beyond, keeping the woman warm as temperatures...
