Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. — Shoppers in Lane County were out in full force Thursday, racing to complete their holiday shopping at the Valley River Center (VRC). Despite the allure of holiday deals, many shoppers said it was the festive energy, described as "Christmas cheer," that drew them to the mall at the last minute.

EUGENE, Ore. — Local activists gathered at Washington Jefferson Park to spread holiday cheer by providing free meals to the homeless community on Christmas Day. The event, organized by the nonprofit Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, offered traditional holiday meals, including mashed potatoes, ham, turkey, and homemade...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Rain beads on windshields and darkens sidewalks across the southern Willamette Valley this morning, while cold air settles close to the ground. The damp chill is noticeable, and winter hazards...

Bill Bender joins Craig to recap Oregon's dominant win over James Madison in the CFP. He also discusses if there should be a change in the CFP format.

He did most of his damage in the second half after the game was out of reach, but JMU's Nick DeGennaro, 6-1, 196, beat the Oregon defense for five catches for 90 yards and a 47-yard touchdown in the Dukes' 51-34 loss to the Ducks.

At 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory valid from Friday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 p.m. for North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. "Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 11...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - The Lane County Diaper Bank is facing a critical financial challenge and needs to raise $20,000 to continue supporting local families in need. This urgent appeal comes as the community grapples with the growing crisis of "diaper need." Families are often caught in difficult decisions, forced...

For a small city, Eugene residents have a knack for ending up on national stages. One of the most recent examples is Abigail Akins, Oregon’s 2025 teen representative in the national pageant Miss Volunteer America. A 16-year-old at Willamette High School, Akins attended the competition in March and will hand off her...

COTTAGE GROVE, OR — A Christmas Day house fire in Cottage Grove spurred neighbors into action to help evacuate residents. The blaze erupted around 1:00 p.m. near East Van Buren Avenue and South 13th Street. Firefighters reported that a garage fire quickly spread to the attached home and a...

Letitia Crystal Blue Datu-Strong, 41, was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for lighting a home on fire in the 1000 block of West Third Avenue earlier this year. On June 20, firefighters arrived at the home shortly after 1 a.m. where they found a large fire producing high heat and heavy smoke. First responders...