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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

The new community park in Eugene’s Santa Clara neighborhood is set to celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, July 18, after construction finished last year. The celebration was put off until now so the new amenities could be used in warmer weather. Phase one of construction is complete and...

The Oregon Ducks have been ranked as the top defense in the country, elevating the stakes for Dan Lanning in 2026.

EUGENE, Ore. - The City of Eugene installed temporary cameras at four downtown intersections to collect traffic data for a streetscaping project. According to the city, the cameras were installed at Oak Street and 6th Avenue, Oak Street and 7th Avenue, Pearl Street and 6th Avenue, and Pearl Street and 7th Avenue. They

EUGENE, Ore. — University Park is set to welcome neighbors back after a monthslong renovation, with the City of Eugene saying the park will reopen to the public starting Friday morning July 17. Eugene Parks and Open Space announced the renovation of the 2.81-acre park is complete, with a...

EUGENE, Ore. — After Lane County backtracked on its plan to use a different revenue stream for the sheriff's office, Sheriff Carl Wilkerson said the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is still struggling to operate on its current budget. County commissioners are now relying on dipping into reserve...

Bike lanes are coming to Polk Street next year. In spring or summer 2027, the city of Eugene will make room for the bike lanes by removing street parking on both sides of Polk from 18th Avenue to the alleyway between Sixth and Fifth avenues, a north-south corridor stretching from the Whiteaker to the Friendly neighborh

Willamette National Forest has confirmed 11 fires so far after a series of thunderstorms passed through the area on Wednesday. The storms produced over 750 lightning strikes across the forest. The Willamette National Forest said that all the fires are being managed and at the moment remain small. The largest...

Lane County fire officials say fire danger will rise to high starting tonight and continuing tomorrow as lightning-sparked wildfires spread across Oregon, prompting 11 local fire agencies to deploy crews while still maintaining local staffing and emergency coverage.

DALLAS, Ore. — A Mapleton man has been sentenced to a combined 99 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony offenses stemming from related criminal investigations in Polk and Lane counties. Jesse Michael Shelton, 45, received a total prison sentence of 99 months, or eight years and...