50501 ‘Get up, stand up’ at the Park Blocks Aug. 31
As part of our annual weekend celebration of labor, 50501 Eugene asks you to stand up for your rights at the Park Blocks Sunday morning. 50501 Eugene is hosting a Workers Over Billionaires event Sunday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene. The working class...
Bethel begins transition of special education students to neighborhood schools
This story has been updated to clarify statements made by Logan Grasseth about the increased need for special education in schools outside of Bethel School District. Special education students in the Bethel School District will soon go to the same schools as their neighborhood peers. Bethel will begin a two-year...
Burglaries targeting Asian American community in Eugene resume after year-long hiatus
The Eugene Police Department says it's investigating a slew of new reports that Asian American community members are being victimized by a burglary ring targeting their homes and businesses. The burglaries have been an ongoing problem for Asian-Americans in Eugene and Springfield, several of whom reported in 2024...
Classic car clubs bring nostalgia to Eugene seniors with thrilling rides and memories
EUGENE, Ore. — Classic cars are on display for local senior citizens. Car enthusiasts from all over Eugene showed up at the Evergreen Senior Living on Friday providing rides to residents and showing off their wheels. It's been a longstanding tradition for a number of car clubs in the...
Local child psychiatrist warns parents to balance AI use in children’s education
EUGENE, Ore. — With school starting next week, parents may be wondering how much technology - and now, artificial intelligence - should play a role in their child's learning. We spoke with a local child psychiatrist about the benefits and risks. AI technology is a powerful tool, but students...
Stolen vehicle recovery aided by LPR cam
EUGENE, Ore. - A stolen Toyota Rav 4 was successfully recovered in Eugene after police were alerted by a license plate reader camera, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that the vehicle was reported stolen from Green Acres Road on August 24. The officer located it on...
Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 16,000 acres
LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Emigrant Fire, burning in Douglas and Lane counties, west of Crescent Lake and southwest of Diamond Peak, is now over 16,000 acres. The fire is currently zero-percent contained. The blaze is impacting air quality in Central Oregon. 12 crews are currently fighting the fire...
Springfield school administrators’ complaint against board chair alleges ‘misuse of authority’
Top administrators at Springfield Public Schools are accusing school board Chair Jonathan Light of violating board agreements, policies and potentially Oregon law. Superintendent Todd Hamilton and Assistant Superintendent David Collins submitted a formal complaint Aug. 6 to the Springfield Board of Education about...
Child life specialist at PeaceHealth Riverbend wins prestigious collaboration award
EUGENE, Ore. — A PeaceHealth Riverbend employee was ranked number one out of 16,000 during this year's annual PeaceHealth Mission and Values Awards, clenching the Collaboration Award for her work with the hospital system's youngest patients. Child Life Specialist Megan Massey, whose been with PeaceHealth for eight...
Field fire near Veneta leads to evacuations, response by multiple fire agencies
VENETA, Ore. - A field fire near Pickens Road that prompted a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation on Thursday afternoon drew a swift response from Lane Fire Authority, the Oregon Dept. of Forestry and multiple fire agencies. According to authorities, the fire , reported at about 3:30 p.m. on Aug....
