Cow falls from trailer, leads Eugene police on ‘high-steaks’ chase
It's no bull. A cow was reunited with its owner on Tuesday after falling out of a "mooving" trailer near the intersection of 36th Ave. and Willamette Street in Eugene, police said. According to the Eugene Police Department, community service officers responded to reports that a cow was spotted falling out of a...
This Oregon hotel landed on ‘best of 2025’ list by U.S. News & World...
When it comes to ranking the best hotels and resorts in the world, the Pacific Northwest seems to be at an unfair advantage. How are we supposed to contend with the idyllic beaches of Hawaii, the storied streets of Paris or the jaw-dropping landscapes of Saint Lucia?. Still, at least...
Oregon DOJ alerts families to ‘alarming trend’ of surging child sextortion cases
The FBI’s Portland Field Office reported an increase in sextortion directed at teenage boys in 2022.
SnowBrains Forecast: 3+ Feet For the PNW This Week, Active Pattern Setting Up Next...
A prolonged cold snap grips the region through midweek, followed by fresh snowfall and potentially strong winds as two distinct storms arrive Thursday through Friday and again Saturday into early next week. Persistent cold air lingers prior to these events, but once moisture returns, several rounds of moderate to...
Warning issued concerning ‘pig butchering’ scams
Residents across the state should avoid responding to an unexpected text or direct message from a stranger, according to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). The DFR has issued a warning to be wary of such messages because they might be the first step in a relationship investment scam, also known as a...
Eugene man charged with assault after early-morning stabbing
EUGENE, Ore. – A man has been charged with assault after allegedly stabbing someone in the face early Saturday morning, according to court records. According to court records, at about 12:42 a.m. on February 8, police responded to Willamette and East Broadway for a reported stabbing. Court records said officers...
Eugene approves fire service fee: What it means for residents’ monthly bills
Eugene residents will likely see a new charge on their monthly bills starting in July after the Eugene City Council chose Monday to implement a new fire service fee in a 5-3 vote, saying the new charge would minimize cuts in the city's 2025-27 budget. With projections for cost and revenue, the city budget has an...
Freezing rain threatens Thursday morning commute in southern Willamette Valley
Our first big chance for icy weather is on the horizon as the combination of sub-freezing temperatures trapped on the Valley Floor alongside incoming precipitation from the south could turn into Freezing Rain Thursday morning. In the short-term, the focus will be on the significant blast of cold air in...
Eugene firefighters rescue cat from burning business
EUGENE, Ore. – Firefighters are working to clean up a fire at a business on River Road that forced an evacuation of the building Monday night. According to Eugene Springfield Fire, at about 5:47 p.m. on February 10, firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at an insurance office at 937 River Road. Eugene...
Potential ice storm puts City of Eugene and Eugene School District 4J on alert
EUGENE, Ore. — Frigid temperatures across the Willamette Valley mean there may be an ice storm toward the end of the week. Local leaders are urging the public to stay off the roads during that time as travel will be dangerous. With the potential ice storm approaching, the City...