Air quality nears unhealthy range in Eugene-Springfield as wildfires burn across Oregon
Eugene and Springfield air quality pushed into the upper end of the moderate range late Tuesday, July 21. Air quality is measured on the Air Quality Index (AQI) scale from 0 to 500, color-coded, with higher numbers indicating worse conditions and dark red signaling hazardous air. Moderate conditions run up to 100, afte
State orders Springfield schools to allow union access to teachers during prep time
Oregon’s Employment Relations Board ruled July 9 that Springfield Public Schools were in the wrong in denying union access to teachers during their preparation time last year. Springfield’s teachers union, the Springfield Education Association, in May 2025 filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Oregon Employ
After leaving big tech, couple launches a farm-fresh bakery in Eugene
In early July, Katie Moss was making marionberry galettes at Moss Culinary Studio, her new storefront bakery in downtown Eugene. Last week, she slapped pickled golden beets and whipped feta on focaccia. She knows her local farms so well she can tell you where her favorite cucumbers come from (Upriver Organics).
Local Favorites Headline at Willamalane’s Concerts in the Park
Concerts are free with a food donation July 30 – August 14. Every summer, favorite Eugene-Springfield bands perform live at Willamalane’s Concerts in the Park series at Island Park. This summer, shows will be on Thursday and Friday evenings, July 30 – August 14. Each show features a different band, with a variety of mu
Autzen Audibles Podcast: Koa Ka’ai details Dante Moore’s growth and his vision for Oregon’s...
Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast for an extensive conversation about his first offseason leading the position group and the development taking place inside one of the Ducks' most important rooms. Ka'ai discusses the additional responsibilities he has taken on since moving into the p
Parking lot at Mount Pisgah Arboretum will get some improvements
Starting Wednesday, July 22, Lane County Parks is making changes to the parking lot at Mount Pisgah. Construction at the Howard Buford Recreation Area’s Arboretum/Main Summit Trail parking lot is anticipated to continue through October. The parking lot improvements include reconstruction and paving, new ADA-accessible
New attractions and shows are coming to the Lane County Fair this year
The Lane County Fair is set to feature some new attractions as well as old favorites. The 2026 edition, which opens Wednesday, has two new thrill shows in its line- up. “Canine Stars” features trainers and their dogs performing high-energy stunts. And “Off-Axis” is a BMX bike and acrobatics show.
Outgoing UO Student Leader on Her Viral Commencement Speech: ‘I Feel Very Empowered’
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Black Canyon Campground Drowning
A 26-year-old man has died after drowning in the Willamette River near the Black Canyon campground over the weekend.
Diamond Lake Fatal Boating Incident
Divers have recovered the body of a man who fellow overboard off a pontoon boat at Diamond Lake on July 18.
