Eugene Police Department welcomes newly sworn-in officers, praises commitment to serving the community
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is celebrating the addition of its newest officers after a recent swearing-in ceremony welcomed them to the profession of law enforcement. In a message shared on social media, the department congratulated the newly sworn-in officers on reaching a significant milestone and begin
Eugene middle schoolers build and race electric cars at EWEB event
EUGENE, Ore. - More than 100 Lane County middle school students raced electric vehicles they built themselves at the Eugene Water and Electric Board EV Challenge. The competition featured 63 cars and 141 students who first had their vehicles inspected and judged for design before racing. During the school year, the mid
Willamalane seeks feedback on Thurston-area multi-use path
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Willamalane Park and Recreation District is asking for community input on a proposed multi-use path that would connect Springfield's Thurston area to an existing trail system. According to Willamalane, the path would run along the McKenzie River and through the district's Moe Mountain area, linking
Willamalane reschedules budget meeting as levy seems poised to pass
Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 16, to review the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and hear public comments. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Bob Keefer Center, 250 32nd St., and virtually via Microsoft Teams, district leaders said in a news release. Th
Fire Danger Increase; Gas Prices; Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff
Fire danger on the Siuslaw National Forest has been raised from low to moderate as unusually hot and dry conditions continue across western Oregon. Officials say human-caused fires remain the top threat. Northwest Oregon Fire Management Staff Officer Kevin Reese says even a small spark could quickly become a wildfire,
University of Oregon Board of Trustees approves deficit budget
EUGENE, Ore. — In a unanimous vote, the UO Board of Trustees approved the university's 2026 budget. The budget reflects a $65 million deficit, which the university has to either cut costs or raise tuition to cover. Tuesday's vote, on June 2, wasn't without controversy as representatives from several...
KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: The state of Oregon’s craft beer industry
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Lane County continues to seek a way to get CleanLane recycling project unstuck
Lane County officials want the public to know they’re still planning to build the CleanLane recycling project. So much so that Commissioner Pat Farr read a statement on behalf of the board as commissioners wrapped up their meeting Tuesday, June 2. The statement leaves open the question of whether...
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into guardrail near Beltline Highway and Delta Highway ramp, speed...
Eugene, OR – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing into a guardrail near the Beltline Highway and Delta Highway interchange in Eugene on May 30, according to the Eugene Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched to the crash at approximately 7:41 p.m. after receiving reports that a Harley-Davidson
Property zoning at heart of stabilization center debate in Springfield
The Springfield City Council heard from multiple attorneys at its Monday, June 1, meeting, about an annexation request intended to facilitate development of a crisis stabilization center and behavioral health hospital. The behavioral health campus is a joint project of Lane County and PeaceHealth, which purchased adjoi

















