Eugene OR

Two pedestrians were sent to the hospital on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 25, after being hit by a vehicle on River Road, according to Eugene Police Department (EPD). The pedestrians, a man and a woman, were in a crosswalk on River Road when a vehicle that was going westbound on Green Lane turned north on River Road an

Firefighters were responding to the Jasper Creek Fire that was burning on Weyerhaeuser timberland Tuesday, Aug. 25, about 10 miles south of Cottage Grove near the border between Lane and Douglas counties. The size of the blaze was estimated at about an acre, said Tim Hoffman, a spokesperson for the...

The Oregon Department of Justice is investigating the McKenzie Watershed Alliance after the nonprofit reported more than $1.5 million in "unauthorized payments," raising questions about whether public and utility funds were involved. The McKenzie Watershed Alliance serves as the fiscal sponsor for the McKenzie Watershe

EUGENE, OR — The Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit had an active morning Tuesday, serving search warrants with the help of the SWAT team, Drones, Crisis Negotiation Team, and the Investigations Division. The search warrants stemmed from an ongoing investigation of narcotics dealing and felon in possession of a...

The McKenzie Watershed Alliance says it discovered more than $1.5 million in unauthorized payments tied to an employee, prompting state and federal investigations and the employee’s firing.

Oregon outside linebacker Bleu Dantzler saw himself playing for the Ducks one day while growing up in Chandler, Arizona. He just didn’t realize his path would require him to spend one year at nearby Oregon State to reach Eugene. Now that he’s spent the past seven months in Eugene,...

After Tuesday's fall camp practice, Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Chris Hampton revealed his thoughts on the Boise State Broncos' offense.

EUGENE, Ore. - Marist High School senior CJ Jones has been selected for the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl. Over the last several years, Jones has worked to become the No. 1 punter in Oregon and No. 6 nationally in the class of 2027. He persevered through two ACL injuries and adversity on the field to become one of only a

As the stands filled at the Eugene Emeralds game Aug. 22, popcorn was passed around and the crowd milled about. Barry Barreau, 71, stood alone. As always, he warmed up to make sure he could hit the high C note, and he drank excess amounts of water so as not to be “scared spitless” before his performance.

Last year, on her first day on the job, Superintendent Miriam Mickelson greeted incoming kindergarteners. On the same day, she became responsible for Eugene School District 4J’s projected $30 million budget deficit. Previously a superintendent in Washington state, Mickelson prepared for the role by watching budget comm