UO commit Simon Rosselli wins discus gold at U20s
Simon Rosselli knew he had a good throw left in the tank. He had it Saturday, too, when he nearly stepped out of the ring to scratch his auto-qualifying first throw, but his coach yelled and convinced him to save it for Sunday. For a while in the final, it...
Financial details make EWEB commissioners consider smaller Willamette River treatment plant
Commissioners on the Eugene Water & Electric Board are reconsidering the size of a potential new water treatment plant after seeing financial details. At its July meeting, EWEB commissioners reconsidered two options: A plant that would treat the utility’s full 19.4 million gallon per day allotment of Willamette River w
Young Oregon Running Back Emerging as a Name to Watch This Fall
Oregon Ducks running back Da'Jaun "Dink" Riggs is making a strong impression in fall camp as he looks to earn a bigger role in Oregon's loaded 2026 running back room.
Eugene police find missing woman deceased after search involving multiple teams
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department said Lee Betty Boren, who had been reported missing, was found deceased near the 1600 block of Taney Street. Police said the Lane County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause and manner of her death. Her family has been notified, and the department said there would be no
Two killed in head-on crash with truck on Highway 58 near Oakridge, OSP says
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A head-on crash on Highway 58 near Oakridge left two people dead Wednesday evening, according to Oregon State Police. Troopers said they responded at about 5:56 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Hwy 58 near milepost 42 in Lane County.
Local businesses damaged by West Eugene fire
A vacant home was completely destroyed and three nearby businesses were damaged in a second alarm fire in West Eugene on Sunday evening. Just before 6:30 p.m., Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) crews were called to a report of a possible house fire near Highway 99 and Barger Drive. Firefighters responding to the area could
Opening Ohio State-Oregon betting line sends concerning message to Ducks
The Oregon Ducks open as early 6-point favorites for their marquee matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Taylor sets championship record in 200m gold run
Tate Taylor won the 200m men's final at the 2026 U20 World Championships with a record time of 19.83 seconds, completing the 100m/200m sweep in Oregon.
Eugene woman with memory issues goes missing
Lee Betty Boren, a Eugene woman with memory issues has gone missing after last being seen leaving the 1200 block of Jacobs Drive in an unknown direction, Eugene Police say. She was described as wearing a pinkish-blue blouse, with police saying she may have her Chihuahua with her as well.
EUGENE MAN JAILED ON DUII, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGES
A Eugene man was jailed on DUII and criminal mischief charges on Friday afternoon. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just before 5:10 p.m. a deputy responded to the recreational vehicle parking lot at the Douglas County Fair regarding a hit and run incident. Fairgrounds security attempted to...

















