Eugene police crack down on distracted driving, illegal tint in April
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police is making traffic safety a top priority in 2026 after seeing a noticeable increase in some types of crashes, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that all patrol units will focus on spotting and stopping traffic violations throughout the year. Each month,...
Sturgill Simpson fall tour includes stop in Eugene. What to know
Get ready outlaw country fans, Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds have announced fall 2026 tour dates and Eugene is one of the stops. Having trouble placing the band name in your country mega star repertoire? The new act is a moniker for Sturgill Simpson, who rebranded himself in 2024 and said he will be releasing...
Man arrested for allegedly trying to grab woman near Bailey Hill Road
EUGENE, Ore. - Police arrested a man after he allegedly tried to grab a woman near Bailey Hill Road and West 11th Avenue on Tuesday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said a caller reported 36-year-old Kerry Michael Diamond had tried to grab a 19-year-old Eugene woman...
Manslaughter trial for man accused of killing Sharon Schuman now underway in Eugene
The trial for a man charged in the death of a well-known Eugene educator and musician got underway Tuesday in Lane County Circuit Court. Scott Stolarczyk is charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants and manslaughter for causing the death of Sharon Schuman on April 23, 2025. He has pleaded not guilty.
Member of burglary ring targeting Asian business owners in Oregon pleads guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of seven members of an alleged burglary ring that has targeted Asian American business owners across Oregon has pleaded guilty, according to authorities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon revealed Colombian national Jhon Alexander Quintero pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
New workforce development program is teaching people how to be bike mechanics
A new workforce development program in Eugene is teaching people living in shelters how to become bicycle mechanics. People like Delanya Clarkson, who came into the program with no mechanical experience. She rides bikes, but has never had the chance to learn more about how they function. “Now I can...
Security video shows Stolarczyk leaving Eugene apartments minutes before fatal crash
EUGENE, Ore. — Day three of the Scott Stolarczyk trial is so far focused on the mechanical integrity of the defendant’s vehicle and new digital evidence recovered from the crash that killed Sharon Schuman. Jurors saw security footage from Stolarczyk’s apartment complex on the morning of the accident....
This Eugene, OR Mom and Pop Favorite Didn’t Plan to Be Famous—Now It’s Won...
🕒: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Cornucopia serves as the casual, greenery-framed heartbeat of the neighborhood, offering a “home-away-from-home” experience that has local foodies completely hooked. Fans from Springfield swarm...
Beer and Wine on the Horizon
For the beer and wine enthusiasts here in Eugene and Springfield, there’s a few exciting beer and wine events coming up. On April 2, The Bier Stein (TheBierStein.com) is hosting a watch party for the Oregon Beer Awards. Here, you can find out which local breweries are taking home the gold without having to travel all...
Lane County exploring cuts, lowering fees to address trash hauling conflict
Lane County says it has lost more than $5 million in fees from waste hauler Sanipac exporting waste to its parent company’s southern Oregon landfill. That’s left the county short on the funds it needs to operate its 15 transfer stations. Haulers normally pay fees when they drop...

















