Eugene OR

Looking for some handy freebies in Springfield, Oregon? This week’s finds include outdoor furniture, garden fill, and pet supplies — all free to a good home. Need to level your yard or fill a garden bed? There’s dirt fill available at N 51st corner of E St, Springfield. It’s mostly dirt with some weeds, a bit of...

Eugene, Oregon, is celebrated for its counter-culture spirit, natural beauty, and the University of Oregon. This ethos extends to its food scene, which champions local ingredients, sustainability, and independent businesses. While there are many popular spots downtown, some of the city’s most authentic eats are...

Party Bar is always on the seasonal eats train. There was the downtown Eugene restaurant’s eggplant parm burger last fall. Then, it was the New Year’s Eve burger with truffles prepared three ways, the handheld version of a champagne toast. And the Doritos locos special (OK, that one was less seasonal and more a fun...

Several tree trunks along with other debris have blocked portions of the upper McKenzie River near Fish Rock, creating two large obstructions, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday, April 2. The McKenzie Highway, also known as Oregon Highway 126, runs alongside the river, and the obstructions are at...

Scott Stolarczyk, the man accused of killing former University of Oregon professor Sharon Schuman in a motor-pedestrian accident in April 2025, has been convicted of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Sentencing will begin Wednesday, April 8. According to court documents, the...

SWEET HOME Ore. (KPTV) - A 22-year-old driver was arrested for reckless driving after a rollover crash on Saturday morning in Sweet Home, according to police. Shortly before 9:30 a.m., officers with the Sweet Home Police Department were sent to a crash at Main Street/Highway 20 and First Avenue. They found a 2004...

A fire broke out at the Gotcha Burger near West Seventh Avenue and Chambers Street in Eugene on April 2, leaving one of the company's food carts out of service. The fire started in the cooking area of the food cart, according to Eugene Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Wayne Morris. Staff inside made multiple...

From the outside, things look just a little different at The Paddock. A fresh coat of paint is recognizable from the street, and upon closer inspection, a chic new sign is hanging outside the building. The inside, however, is completely transformed. Uncovered skylights cast a bright glow on the vaulted wood ceilings...

In the back garden of The Annex, right by campus, lies a fusion food truck with bright flavors and a loving family behind it all. Ez Eatz offers customers a colorful menu with fusion dishes that pack a punch, from steam bun tacos to giant protein plates. Anaiese and Ezra...

Lane County — A growing conflict over garbage disposal is forcing county leaders to consider major changes, including lower landfill fees, service cuts, and tighter regulations, after millions in revenue losses tied to private waste haulers. How the Dispute Started. County officials say they’ve lost more than $5...