Oklahoma Gaining Momentum With Oregon Safety Recruiting Target
One talented recruit placed the Oregon Ducks on his short list, but a recent tournament appearance fuels belief that the Oklahoma Sooners are the favorite.
Inspired by a childhood hero, Eugene woman prepares to swim the English Channel
The library in Jacksonville, Oregon, wasn’t much bigger than Robin Mayall’s living room. Growing up in the southern Oregon town of 2,000, Mayall loved to do two things: read and swim. So it wasn’t surprising that, as she wandered the library at age 10, a photograph in one book caught her eye.
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep the air clean inside your home. Buy or make an air filter, ensure your
Junction City to consider automatic license plate cameras
Junction City could be the latest Oregon community to install automatic license plate cameras. The city is considering a 90-day trial. Flock, one of the most popular vendors, makes searchable, digital fingerprints of cars using license plates, vehicle color or other characteristics. It can also track bicycles. During a
Oregon heat wave begins Monday as wildfire danger remains high
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An area of high pressure will begin to anchor itself over the western United States on Saturday. High temperatures will climb into the 80s. Sunday's forecast looks very similar. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. Mostly sunny skies will be a sign of things...
On the Fly: Seven new eateries we’re excited to try
New bakeries, eateries and drinking holes are popping up across the Eugene-Springfield area this summer, including a tiny sandwich shop in west Eugene that opened in July. A few months after launching Maude & Sons as a pop-up shop, Ben Maude opened his grab-and-go eatery in early July at 4222 Commerce St. There are jus
Free Eugene fest marks 41 years of celebrating Asian culture July 18
EUGENE, Ore. - The 41st annual Oregon Asian Celebration returns to Alton Baker Park on Saturday, July 18, with free admission. The festival will feature traditional and contemporary Asian dance and music, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, youth activities and a karaoke contest. Attendees can participate in m
Bohemia Mining Days brings new and classic fun this weekend
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Bohemia Mining Days returns this weekend to celebrate Cottage Grove's gold rush history. The festival kicked off and runs through Sunday. Organizers say there are new attractions and classic events for the festival's 67th year. The Grand Miners Parade, a tradition since 1959, takes place Saturday.
Crash closes Highway 99W north of Cottage Grove; extended closure possible
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — A crash has shut down a stretch of Oregon Highway 99W north of Cottage Grove, prompting transportation officials to warn drivers to plan for delays. The Oregon Department of Transportation said OR 99W is closed about 3 miles north of Cottage Grove between mileposts 12 and 13 because of the crash.
Crash closes Hwy 126 east of Vida at milepost 34; extended closure expected
VIDA, Ore. — A crash has shut down a stretch of Oregon Highway 126 east of Vida, and drivers should expect the closure to last for an extended period. OR 126 is closed about eight miles east of Vida at milepost 34 because of the crash. Travelers are urged...

















