Junction City accepting applications to fill City Council vacancy until June 15, 2026
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Junction City is taking applications to fill a vacancy on the City Council, with the appointed councilor set to serve until Jan. 12, 2027. Applications are available at Junction City Hall, 185 W. 8th Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or can be downloaded from the city’s website at
Neighbors Notice Increase of E-Bikes
Some neighbors in Eugene’s River Road area are voicing their frustrations about an increase in micro-mobility devices like e-bicycles and mini electric dirt bikes.
This Oregon Thrift Store Lets You Shop for Treasures and Adopt a Rescued Cat...
A thrift store where you can browse vintage treasures and meet your future best friend all in one visit. I walked past racks of clothes and heard a soft meow from a cozy cat condo in the corner. Oregon has a shop that combines bargain hunting with cat rescue and...
OSP Log: Woman arrested following crash that killed 2 people on motorcycle
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, MAY 9. • 3:55 p.m. — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at the Interstate 5 and...
Timber money fuels campaign to defeat watershed-rights measure
May 15, 2:30 p.m.: This story was updated to include new contributions. Michelle Holman, the chief petitioner for Measure 20-373, known as the Lane County Watersheds Bill of Rights, checks her email often these days amid her work farming in Deadwood. On May 5, she opened her inbox to see...
Ducks Strike Out 17 Times in Crushing 2-1 Defeat Against USC
Oregon had plenty of chances Thursday night. It just couldn't cash them in. The Ducks struck out 17 times, grounded into multiple key double plays and wasted another strong pitching performance in a crushing 2-1, 11-inning loss to USC at PK Park. The roughest night belonged to junior shortstop Maddox...
Pacific Sports and Spine expands with Springfield location
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Pacific Sports and Spine opened a surgery center in Springfield with a ribbon cutting and community open house. The new facility is on Beverly Street near Gateway Street. It will focus on treatments and techniques to help people living with acute and chronic pain from sports and spine injuries.
New trail system and parking area coming to iconic Blue Pool
A new trail system will bring hikers to the iconic but troubled Blue Pool beginning in 2027. A parking lot for 100 cars is under construction, along with a 2-mile trail that will take hikers past views of the McKenzie River before arriving at the shimmering volcanic pool also known as Tamolitch Falls east of Eugene. Th
Deputies arrest driver after Delta Highway chase ends in I-5 crash and foot pursuit
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A driver was arrested Tuesday after a pursuit through Delta and Beltline highways ended on Interstate 5, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. Around 6:30 a.m. on May 12, a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly on Delta Highway. When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled,
McDonald Theatre to host “The Sandlot” screening, Q&A with cast
EUGENE, Ore. — Fans of “The Sandlot” will have a chance to see the movie on the big screen and meet some of its cast during a special event Saturday, May 16th at the McDonald Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie scheduled to start...

















