Mary Chapin Carpenter: Legendary artist talks about the power of music
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Eugene Police Found a Hidden Camera Planted Outside an Asian Family’s Home and It...
Burglars Are Planting Hidden Cameras in Your Neighborhood Before They Rob You and Here Is What to Look For Someone […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Lane Fire Authority cuts staff, services after levy expires
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Lane Fire Authority has cut several positions and scaled back public services after its Local Option Levy expired. According to Lane Fire Authority, the cuts include three fire and EMS training positions, 1.75 maintenance positions, three paramedic roles and a public education coordinator. An execut
Puppies, adult dogs abandoned in South Lane County rescued
EUGENE, Ore. - Greenhill Humane Society is asking for help after taking in 22 dogs found abandoned on a vacant property in south Lane County. Lane County Animal Services brought the seven adult dogs and 15 puppies to Greenhill. The dogs were discovered with skin infections, diarrhea, parasites, malnourishment and sever
New head of Oregon State Hospital previously oversaw troubled Washington facility
The longtime public health leader hired to be the next permanent superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital previously worked at, then oversaw, an even more troubled state hospital in Washington state. Sean Murphy was an executive at Western State Hospital in Washington from June 2016 to November 2018, according to...
Eugene launches Patterson Street pilot to make multilane crosswalks safer
EUGENE, Ore. — A new pilot project on Patterson Street is set to kick off Eugene’s latest push to make multilane crosswalks safer, as the city responds to community calls for changes at crossings where multiple lanes can obscure people walking and biking. The City of Eugene is...
Teen drowns in Eugene pool after medical event, family says
This story has beed updated to clarify what family know about the death of Bryce Castellanos. A 16-year-old boy drowned Tuesday, June 23, in a Eugene fitness center pool. Bryce Castellanos died after having a medical event while swimming, said Joey Castellanos, the boy’s father. A GoFundMe page raising...
Eugene Springfield Fire crews battle large residential fire involving two homes in West Eugene
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a residential fire involving two homes in West Eugene Sunday evening after receiving reports of heavy flames coming from an abandoned home. Calls came into Central Lane 911 shortly after 7:30 p.m. on June 21 reporting a fire near the intersection...
Local and Vocal, Loud and Proud
Welcome to another edition of Eugene Weekly’s periodic Local and Vocal opinion roundup — local and vocal is what we are!. As the community’s weekly alternative paper, EW makes room for unheard voices — your voices. Anyone can submit a 250-word letter to the editor or a 500- to 800-word guest viewpoint, and we run as ma
Illegal Fireworks Amnesty Turn-In Days
Eugene Springfield Fire is offering free drop-off days for illegal fireworks over two days this week.

















