Riverfront developer says project no longer feasible due to wage issue
On a rainy mid-November afternoon, the only sound coming from vacant building lots clustered along the Willamette River is the insistent honking of a flock of geese. Gone are the hardhats, toolbelts and backhoes that for the past couple of years marked the beginning of the long-awaited conversion of industrial land...
Driver, Passenger Named in Police Chase and Crash
Eugene police have identified the driver and passenger who were arrested following a Nov. 14 chase that impacted Game Day traffic near Autzen Stadium.
Two injured in car crash on Highway 126 near Walterville
WALTERVILLE, Ore. — A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 126 near Walterville Saturday that left two people injured. Oregon State Police (OSP) say an eastbound Dodge Ram pickup failed to stop for a Ford Focus that was waiting to make a left-hand turn. The truck ended up rear-ending the...
A tragic car accident has left 16-year-old Teagan Merritt, a talented Thurston High School...
A tragic car accident has left 16-year-old Teagan Merritt, a talented Thurston High School athlete, in critical condition. Merritt's family is grateful for the support and encourages continued prayers for her recovery.
Wrongful death lawsuit over Eugene police shooting heads to trial
The jury trial began Monday for a lawsuit against the City of Eugene over a fatal 2019 police shooting. On Nov. 30, 2019, Eugene Police Officer Sam Tykol shot and killed Eliborio Rodrigues Jr., a 40-year-old unarmed man who was walking in a neighborhood street at night. According to court...
Neighbors push back as UO seeks taller buildings in dorm development
Eugene’s Planning Commission this week will weigh a set of land-use changes that would allow the University of Oregon to grow the footprint of its East Campus area, starting with two dormitories planned for the Fairmount neighborhood, east of Hayward Field. The council-appointed planning commission will decide on...
Eugene apartments for rent saw essentially no changes since last October
Renters in Eugene saw apartment listing prices essentially unchanged from last year's median of $1,595, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,585 in October. Median listing prices in Eugene are trending essentially the same as last month's $1,595...
Worldwide observance on commodes is on a roll
Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day, a global event flush with potential. Puns aside, it’s a serious awareness campaign that illustrates how access to a toilet can affect the health, safety and dignity of a community. The sound of a flushing toilet is one often taken for granted in...
Failed Rescue: The Tragic Tale of a Beached Humpback Whale
In a recent update on the beached whale situation, local residents and officials are grappling with the difficult circumstances surrounding the stranded marine mammal. The rescue team from Washington, which had previously managed to successfully rescue a smaller gray whale using an "anchor and pulley" method, was...
From Willamette to the Market: Poppi’s Greek Taverna Goes All‑Greek with a Second‑Floor View
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. One of Eugene’s longest‑running restaurants just made a homecoming with altitude. Poppi’s Greek Taverna has reemerged under its original name and taken an upstairs spot at 5th Street Public Market, promising familiar flavors with a refreshed setting. For...














