Oregon sweeps Program of the Year awards for sixth time
EUGENE, Ore. — The Men and Women of Oregon have swept the USTFCCCA Division I Program of the Year awards as announced Tuesday by the coaches association. The latest recognition marks the sixth time the teams have won top program in the same year. Since the award’s inception ahead...
Ice Cap Campground – Camping near Sahalie & Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River
• Ice Cap Campground is shady forest campground surrounded by waterfalls and mountain scenery. Ice Cap Campground sits along Highway 126 in the Willamette National Forest, about 17 miles east of the McKenzie River Ranger Station and 64 miles east of Eugene. Tucked into a shady stand of Douglas fir,...
Eugene 4J board expected to vote on next steps for César Chávez Elementary renaming
Eugene School District 4J leaders will likely decide Wednesday evening whether to move forward with the renaming process for César Chávez Elementary School. Chávez, who died in 1993, led the cause for better pay and treatment for farmworkers. The Eugene elementary is one of many schools and streets throughout Oregon an
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center names new CEO
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center announced Tuesday, June 16, that Mark Robinson has been named chief executive officer, effective July 20. Robinson brings nearly 30 years of hospital operations and executive leadership experience to the Springfield hospital. Most recently, he served as CEO of Grea
Back-to-back record highs bake Eugene; Autzen field hits 155 degrees
A dry, scorching heat wave in the Pacific Northwest set back-to-back, record-breaking temperatures in Eugene and Springfield. The National Weather Service station at Eugene Airport recorded 98 degrees on Monday, June 15, following a high of 96 degrees on Sunday. But the heat was not felt equally across the region....
Eugene content creator turns city’s quirks into social media comedy
If you’ve ever wondered where the best places in Eugene are to ponder, finish a Prince Puckler’s ice cream cone before it melts or quietly eat lunch in your car, Noah Blodgett has the answer. The 30-year-old comedian has built a following on Instagram and TikTok through his...
RV fire at Springfield mobile park leaves two displaced
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A fifth wheel RV burned down at Eugene Mobile Village on Monday afternoon, leaving two people without a home, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that fire crews responded to the 4700 block of Franklin Boulevard just before 4 p.m. on June 15. Callers...
Man arrested for allegedly threatening library patrons with knife
EUGENE, Ore. -- A 33-year-old man who was sought by police in connection with an incident earlier this month at the Eugene Public Library in which he allegedly swung a knife while behaving in a disorderly manner was arrested on Friday, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said...
Springfield man dies after crossing center line in Highway 126 head-on crash
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A Springfield man was killed in a crash Monday on Highway 126 in Lane County, Oregon State Police reported. Just before 4 p.m. on June 15, OSP troopers responded to the three-vehicle crash near milepost 52. Police say a red Mazda3 driven by John Michael...
Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers Continue to Keep Rivalry Alive
With the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers rivalry becoming more of an on-again, off-again affair instead of a conference matchup, both programs appear committed to continuing the rivalry.
