Man dies after river float group hits snag in Willamette River
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 26-year-old Harrisburg man died after a water rescue Tuesday afternoon on the Willamette River, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said that on Tuesday, July 14, at around 4:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol deputies were notified of a water rescu
Serial July 14 attacks land Eugene man in Lane County Jail
EUGENE, Ore. - A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he committed several crimes across Eugene on Tuesday, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they arrested Kerry Michael Diamond following reports of violent behavior at a local behavioral health facility. Officers responded
Eugene rehab center barred from accepting new residents after patient’s death
The Oregon Department of Human Services has barred South Hills Rehabilitation Center in Eugene from accepting new residents after the death of a patient earlier this month. Carol Clove Petitti was a woman with dementia and Parkinson’s disease who went missing from the facility on July 5. According to Eugene Police, she
41st Annual Oregon Asian Celebration
You don’t need to grab your passport for a trip to Asia — the 41st annual Oregon Asian Celebration returns to Eugene, with a long list of vendors, performances and activities for the community. This celebration honors the Year of the Horse, and opens with a traditional Chinese lion dance, believed to ward off evil spir
Traffic Alert: crash closes Interstate 5 northbound lane south of Highway 126
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Motorists are advised that a crash has closed one northbound lane of Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 126 east junction, according to Tripcheck.com. Oregon Department of Transportation officials said the crash involves an overturned truck at milepost 191 about a mile south of the...
Springfield library asks all residents to share their needs
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Springfield Public Library & History Museum is asking community members to help shape the future of library and museum services by participating in its 2026 User Survey. The survey will help inform future priorities for programs, collections, exhibits, services and community initiatives. Feedbac
Stabilization center contract goes to Portland company, despite local objections
The Lane County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 14, unanimously approved a construction contract with a Portland-based company to build the county’s planned stabilization center in Springfield. Two local contractors expressed concerns about the county’s use of an alternative contracting method and choice of an
All lanes reopen on I-5 after overturned truck south of Eugene, delays continue
UPDATE 7/16/26 8:48 AM: All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 have reopened south of Eugene and Springfield after an overturned truck temporarily blocked traffic, but motorists should still expect delays, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The crash occurred near milepost 191. ODOT said crews have reo
Koa Ka’ai putting his own stamp on Oregon’s competitive, connected quarterback room
Koa Ka'ai spent the previous two and a half years learning inside Oregon's quarterback room. Since taking over the position in January, the former Duck has begun shaping it in his own image. Ka'ai's first full offseason as Oregon's quarterbacks coach has brought more responsibility, an expanded recruiting role and...
University of Oregon warns of bicyclist who grabbed student near Franklin, Villard
EUGENE, Ore. — A University of Oregon student reported being grabbed from behind by a man riding a bicycle Tuesday morning near campus, prompting an alert from the university. The university said the incident was reported on Tuesday, July 14, at about 10 a.m. The student, identified as a...
