PeaceHealth exec pressed doctors on care decisions for years, newly obtained emails show
While making life-or-death decisions in the emergency department inside PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, several doctors said messages like this would unexpectedly appear on their screens from someone upstairs. “I see you’re in the RB ED. Rm 20. I’m reviewing admissions.”. Jim McGovern, chief hospital executive...
Eugene Springfield Fire responds to gas leak after construction work strikes line, reminds residents...
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department responded earlier today to an outside gas leak in the area of Bedford and Oakway in Eugene. According to the department, the incident occurred after a gas line was struck during the construction of a residential driveway. Crews were dispatched to...
Police Warn as Organized Burglars Target Eugene Homes
Eugene Homes Under Threat as Burglary Ring Returns When I looked at this case, one thing was clear to me, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Cold mornings, Dry & Warm Afternoons this Wekend
Frost returns Friday and Saturday mornings, but the afternoons will be mild and dry. There is the possibility of a stray shower on Sunday for coastal areas although that low pressure appears to remain well offshore. Warmest afternoons will be towards Saturday, best rain chances return with low pressure on Wednesday, but no snow.
Diana Cherotich opens in 5000-meter at Oregon Team Invitational
Oregon track and field opened up at the Oregon Team Invitational on Friday with multiple returning athletes back on the track after layoffs. Diana Cherotich closed the night with a second-place finish in the 5000-meter invite, while Silan Ayyildiz headlined the open 800-meter and Dalia Frias returned from injury to win the 1500-meter open. The Ducks continue competion tomorrow.
West Eugene break-in latest in Asian business owner burglaries
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police are investigating another break-in targeting an Asian American business owner, marking roughly the 25th confirmed crime in the Eugene-Springfield area over the past couple of years. Police received a call in the early afternoon Thursday reporting a break-in in the Churchill neighborhood of west Eugene....
Local Dad Invents 911 Button for the Home
A Eugene father and entrepreneur has invented a new type of device that connects anyone in a home to 911 as quickly as pressing a button.
5 new restaurants opened in Eugene in March
It seems that, in spring, the Eugene restaurant scene began to bloom. Five new restaurants came to town, offering new flavors and fun classics to diners looking to expand their palate. Chef Distro opened his food truck, Gwen's Homestyle Kitchen , serving Southern fare like catfish, candied yams, collard greens and peach cobbler in different kinds of combo plates. Romulo's , a new Mexican restaurant, opened...
Help shape Oregon’s healthcare future at Eugene town hall
EUGENE, Ore. - Health Care for All Oregon's Lane County Chapter is hosting a town hall on Sunday, April 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1685 West 13th Avenue. The event will focus on Oregon's potential move to universal healthcare. According to Health...
Missing Eugene teen believed to be in danger, police say
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old boy from Eugene who is believed to be in danger. Logan Divens went missing Jan. 26. He is suspected to be in the Eugene area. He's believed to frequent the Pheasant Park Apartments in Springfield.

















