Sweet Cheeks Winery launches special edition wines honoring University of Oregon’s spirit
EUGENE, Ore. (KATU) — Sweet Cheeks Winery has partnered with the University of Oregon to release two wines celebrating “the vibrant community, spirit, and legacy of the University of Oregon.”. “These wines were crafted with the same dedication, creativity, and passion that define the University of Oregon community,”...
73 Pounds of Meth Found as Oregon Duo Arrested
Teamwork and dedication led to the arrests of two Oregon residents on drug charges. The Oregon State Police Interdiction Team worked with the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) to arrest two Mexican nationals illegally in the United States. 45-year-old Alejandra Diaz-Alcantar and 41-year-old Juan Alberto...
City interested in $50M moderate-income revolving loan program
Cities like Eugene can borrow from a $50 million pool at zero interest to help close the gap on projects that otherwise wouldn't pencil. Presenter: The state of Oregon has created a $50 million revolving loan fund for housing. On Nov. 10, public comments urged Eugene to take advantage of the opportunity.
Two Mexican nationals face federal charges after I-5 stop turns up 72 pounds of...
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Mexican nationals illegally in the United States have been charged with trafficking 72 pounds of methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Oregon announced Thursday. Alejandra Diaz-Alcantar, 45, and Juan Alberto Alvarado-Gonzalez, 31, have been charged by criminal complaint with...
Oregon economy gets $3.7B boost from UO, contributing 1% of state’s total economy
EUGENE, Ore. — A report released in September says the University of Oregon (UO) is responsible for close to $3.7-Billion of Oregon's economy; that's roughly one-percent of Oregon's total economy. Those figures are according to the Parker Strategy Group, which was contracted in 2025 to analyze the University's...
Eugene Police Deflection Operation Steers Majority of Contacts Toward Treatment Instead of Arrest
A three-hour Eugene Police operation focused on trespassing and drug use led four of five individuals to choose deflection, entering treatment instead of jail. Eugene, OR. — A focused three-hour operation on November 10 resulted in most contacted individuals choosing treatment over arrest, as Eugene Police and Lane...
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL FUGITIVES FOLLOWING DISTURBANCE
Roseburg Police jailed two fugitives following a disturbance on Wednesday night. An RPD report said at 9:30 p.m. officers responded to a motel in the 3200 block of Northwest Aviation Drive for a possible incident. Officers were advised that 33-year-old Brandon Morgan from Roseburg and 33-year-old woman from...
Eugene’s Bushnell University grows with PeaceHealth property purchase
EUGENE, Ore. - Bushnell University has acquired two significant properties from PeaceHealth at the former University District location, marking a major expansion for the university. The acquisition includes buildings at 770 and 722 E. 11th Avenue, which will support the growth of Bushnell's College of Health...
Dahlia named in honor of Kaylee Jade Goncalves to debut in December
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — River's Dahlias in Veneta, Oregon, has announced the release of a new dahlia seedling named "Kaylee Jade," in memory of Kaylee Jade Goncalves, who was one of four students killed in an off-campus house at the University of Idaho on November 13, 2022. The Goncalves...
Signs of hope for Lane County’s behavioral health care system
On a warm summer afternoon years ago, I was a young patrol officer dispatched to the area near Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene. Hospital staff had reported that a woman, distraught and threatening suicide, had fled the emergency department. I soon found her walking along the sidewalk. As I approached to offer help, I...
