Intense Debate: County in Portland Area Declares Emergency Due to ICE Activity, Amidst Investigation...
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Eugene Police shoot and injure man they say was armed with shotgun
Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner speaks to reporters at 1st and Madison, Nov. 12, 2025. Eugene Police said they shot and injured a man Wednesday who they say was threatening people with a shotgun. Police said around 12:30 p.m., they received a report of someone in the 1400 block of...
Rainy conditions return Wednesday night and last until the weekend
Morning fog, then cloudy this afternoon. High 61F. Winds light and variable.
Free Canines for Clean Water calendars now in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Dog enthusiasts in Springfield can now grab the 2026 Canines for Clean Water Calendar for free at various locations, according to Springfield city officials. According to the City of Springfield's Stormwater Team, the calendar highlights local dogs while promoting responsible pet ownership to...
No Eugene police presence during ICE raid, investigation confirms
EUGENE, Ore. - An independent police auditor has concluded an investigation into complaints regarding the Eugene Police Department's alleged involvement in immigration enforcement on Nov. 5. According to City of Eugene officials, the investigation conducted by auditor Craig Renetzky found no evidence of police...
Oregon man challenging Eugene over Flock cameras says tech is ‘a slippery slope’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Woodburn has paused usage of Flock Safety cameras, the latest in a chain reaction of cities ditching the license-plate-detecting technology. This comes as Flock faces legal scrutiny over fears that the company is assisting federal immigration enforcement with the information. Multiple groups...
Lane Community College in Eugene Earns National Recognition for Budget Excellence
Lane Community College (LCC) in Eugene, Oregon, has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Document. This is the second time since 2018 that LCC has earned this award. The recognition places LCC among government...
Sweet Cheeks Winery launches special edition wines honoring University of Oregon’s spirit
EUGENE, Ore. (KATU) — Sweet Cheeks Winery has partnered with the University of Oregon to release two wines celebrating “the vibrant community, spirit, and legacy of the University of Oregon.”. “These wines were crafted with the same dedication, creativity, and passion that define the University of Oregon community,”...
73 Pounds of Meth Found as Oregon Duo Arrested
Teamwork and dedication led to the arrests of two Oregon residents on drug charges. The Oregon State Police Interdiction Team worked with the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) to arrest two Mexican nationals illegally in the United States. 45-year-old Alejandra Diaz-Alcantar and 41-year-old Juan Alberto...
City interested in $50M moderate-income revolving loan program
Cities like Eugene can borrow from a $50 million pool at zero interest to help close the gap on projects that otherwise wouldn't pencil. Presenter: The state of Oregon has created a $50 million revolving loan fund for housing. On Nov. 10, public comments urged Eugene to take advantage of the opportunity.

















