Lane County walks for mental health awareness in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness brought the community together through a walk focused on support and connection during Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Lane County hosted its 8th annual NAMI-Walks fundraiser at Island Park in Springfield. The event featured a non-competitive 5K walk, live
Eugene Vintage Fest celebrates sustainability with 65 vendors
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Vintage Fest returned to the Farmers Market Pavilion for its fifth year, bringing together dozens of vintage vendors and community members. Organizers say this year's event focused on sustainability, with 65 vendors offering vintage clothing, media and home goods. Attendees could also get free
Hult Center launches statewide competition for high school performers
EUGENE, Ore. - The statewide program celebrates excellence in high school musical theater and recognizes students and educators shaping the future of the arts across Oregon. Eighteen high schools representing 12 Oregon school districts are participating in this official regional awards program of the National High Scho
Oregon schools struggle with budget shortfalls driven by enrollment and tax issues
The University of Oregon's $95 million two-year deficit is the largest among area educational institutions. The University of Oregon faces a $65 million budget shortfall for 2026, following a $30 million deficit in 2025, leading to layoffs and uncertainty about future cuts, with no final decisions yet made on how the u
Oregon news roundup: Lakeview finances, Eugene housing and Oregon apple history
This week’s regional roundup takes us across Oregon — from a Southern Oregon town facing financial strain, to a mobile home park fighting for stability, to volunteers preserving the state’s agricultural history one apple at a time. A small Oregon town faces financial peril. Can residents save...
Oregon Hosting Highest Ranked In-State Edge on Recruiting Visit
The Oregon Ducks will be hosting class of 2027 recruit, edge Josh Christensen this summer.
Firefighters battle flames at Leaburg manufactured home
LEABURG, Ore. - McKenzie Fire & Rescue responded to a manufactured home fire in Leaburg on Sunday evening, according to fire officials. Authorities said that fire crews responded at about 6 p.m. on May 17 to a reported house fire in which responding crews saw smoke coming from the roof and attic space. Flames were begi
Lane County doubles fines on Marcola, Clear Lake roads to curb deadly crashes
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Lane County has designated Marcola Road and Clear Lake Road as Safety Corridors, which will double traffic fines starting May 25. According to county officials, the designation aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving and excessive speeding. The doubled fines will remain in effe
Kahl: Too many cyclists are being killed in Eugene
Just five days after Erick Munene Njue died in a collision while riding his bike near the University of Oregon campus, hundreds gathered for a vigil mourning the doctoral student. A stark white ghost bike memorial has since been surrounded by flowers just near the site of the crash. The community should not have to con
Tri-City Again Left Green with Envy by Eugene
PASCO – The Tri-City Dust Devils (19-20) fought, scratched and clawed for nine innings on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Gesa Stadium but the Eugene Emeralds (30-9) once more proved too much in an 8-3 win for the visitors to close out the teams’ six-game series. Down 1-0...

















