Crash on Highway 58 in Lane County kills Klamath Falls driver, injures two passengers
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 51 in Lane County. Police say a westbound Audi Q5 driven by Jessica Nicole Ingoglia, 37, of Klamath Falls, left the lane of travel for unknown reasons, crossed the eastbound...
Springfield councilors ask staff to design possible payroll tax
The Springfield City Council voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 8, to direct staff to develop a payroll tax ordinance. The council’s resolution does not implement a payroll tax, Springfield Finance Director Nathan Bell said during a public hearing councilors held before the vote. It also does not set the rate for the tax...
Oregon Coast Humane Society expands with new land purchase
FLORENCE, Ore. - The Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) has made a significant move toward enhancing its animal services by purchasing 8.66 acres from Lane County for $500, according to OCHS officials. OCHS officials said this purchase was unanimously approved by the Lane County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2....
Purple sneakers and 15,000 steps a day: Willamette High principal keeps on the move
Alyssa Dodds rolled a cart of coffees through the halls of Willamette High School, hurrying to deliver the last lattes to teachers before the 11:20 a.m. passing period. Teachers had been at the school until 8 p.m. the night before because of parent-teacher conferences, and she wanted to treat them.
“Home Improvement” Star Zachery Ty Bryan Released from Jail After Probation Violation Arrest
The actor was arrested on Nov. 29 along with fiancée Johnnie Faye Cartwright who he allegedly was not allowed to be in contact with at the time
Humane Society Setting Its Own Destiny with Purchase; SNAP Benefits; Kotek Opts For Science
Humane Society Setting Its Own Destiny with Purchase. The Oregon Coast Humane Society has taken a major step toward expansion after the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of 8.66 acres to the organization for 500 dollars on December 2. Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson told...
Lane County says Springfield’s garbage hauler hasn’t paid millions in fees
The garbage hauler that handles Springfield’s trash has not paid millions of dollars in fees it owes to Lane County, according to the county. That could mean higher fees for Springfield residents at transfer stations, and could impact garbage bills for everyone if local governments can’t reach a solution.
Eugene Police confirms Flock camera was turned on after city ordered the cameras to...
Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner confirmed Tuesday that a Flock camera was turned on after the city ordered the AI-powered license plate readers to be shut down in October. As first reported by KLCC, Flock’s data showed as recently as Monday that its Eugene police cameras had been active in the past month.
1 dead, 2 critical after car goes into dirt embankment near Eugene
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A single vehicle crash on Hwy 58 Friday afternoon left the driver dead, and two others in critical condition, Oregon State Police announced. Investigators say that 37-year-old Jessica Ingoglia was driving an Audi Q5 and “left the lane of travel for unknown reasons, crossed the eastbound lane,...
Eugene, Bend areas among slowest mail delivery in continental US
If you are a resident of western or central Oregon who still has some online holiday shopping to do, you may want to get it taken care of soon. Data published by Auto DS, a company that handles shipping logistics and warehousing for small businesses, found that Eugene-Springfield and Bend-Redmond were in a tie for...
