UO sued in whistleblower suit
The University of Oregon is being sued for $550,000 by a former senior team member of the business operations department alleging that they faced retaliation by the university after filing complaints against a manager for “gross waste of funds and abuse of authority.”. Cherokee Staples, who was previously UO’s...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in Lane County – $24/hr+ Opportunities
Lane County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid full-time openings in Eugene. These roles offer steady pay, benefits, and room to grow for folks who like hands-on work.
East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, March 31
Good morning! It’s March 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly cloudy; occasional morning rain and drizzle followed by a shower in spots this afternoon. There is a 67% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree...
Rain continues through Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
New Sigma Phi Epsilon house under construction on Patterson Street
A new fraternity house for the University of Oregon’s Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter is currently under construction at 967 Patterson St., across from UO’s Barnhart Hall. The construction project comes after the suspension of UO’s SigEp chapter in 2020 due to alcohol-related violations. The fraternity returned to campus...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Springfield — Plants, Furniture & More
FREE - Corner Cabinet. A corner cabinet in fine shape, just needs a bit of cleaning. Comes with removable shelves. The owner asks that you be ready to pick it up — first come, first served in East Springfield.
Hinman family reclaims Silvan Ridge Winery after 30 years
EUGENE, Ore. - Doyle Hinman and his family have reacquired Silvan Ridge Winery, restoring the pioneering South Willamette Valley estate to its original founders more than 50 years after they planted their first vines. With this homecoming, the business will transition back to the Hinman Vineyards name. The move...
New inpatient rehabilitation hospital expected to cut down wait at RiverBend Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Beginning this fall, PeaceHealth Oregon says patients should see shorter wait times at its Riverbend Hospital in Springfield with the opening of its new inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Aug. 25. In partnership with LifePoint Rehabilitation, PeaceHealth is set to open the $80 million hospital,...
Lane County considers changes to waste hauling system to recoup revenue
Lane County is losing millions of dollars as waste haulers are opting to export trash to a landfill near Medford instead of the county-managed Short Mountain Landfill. Waste Connections Inc., a Texas-based corporation, is responsible for most of the county’s loss of $5.2 million in fee revenue during the last fiscal...
A teacher’s 1965 dream home just sold in Eugene for over $1M — and...
The hilltop midcentury house designed by respected architect Otto Poticha features glass-encased rooms, forested views and carefully preserved architectural integrity.

















