Will Stein: “These guys have prepped like pros.”
With a unique schedule we are now on the final media availability for Oregon in Eugene. On Sunday Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein spoke with media ahead of the Orange bowl. He was asked about Dante Moore, the offensive line and the preparation differences this year than last year. Here are his top comments...
Here are Eugene’s biggest developments to keep an eye on in 2026
Eugene continues to transform, adapting to changing times and evolving with the passage of time. In 2025, new city parks opened , Eugene’s newest neighborhood opened more apartment units and a new athletics facility moved forward with construction by Autzen Stadium. As the year concludes, The Register-Guard is...
2-Alarm Structure Fire Destroys Rural Home Near Sweet Home
A two-alarm residential fire near Sweet Home destroyed a home, vehicles, and a tractor; no injuries were reported despite challenging rural water supply conditions. Sweet Home, OR. — Fire crews responded early Tuesday morning to a two-alarm structure fire involving a fully involved residential home on Old Hufford...
Construction workers let a wheelchair-bound 73-year-old fall into a trench, where he suffered an...
A military veteran in Oregon on his way home in his motorized wheelchair fell into a construction trench and suffered fatal injuries, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit that was settled this month. The post Construction workers let a wheelchair-bound 73-year-old fall into a trench, where he suffered an open ankle...
Oregon Feels the Impact as Nationwide Corporate Bankruptcies Surge Toward a 15-Year High
2025 is shaping up as one of the worst years for big-company bankruptcies since 2010, with tariffs and still-high costs squeezing manufacturers and consumer brands at the same time. During the year, Oregonians felt that wave as the bankruptcies turned into local closures. S&P Shows Corporate Bankruptcies Set To Hit...
Along Highway 99, pedestrian traffic deaths are another risk for the unhoused
Oregon Highway 99 enters Eugene’s northwest border, passing the Eugene Airport and serving as an industrial corridor for the city. It’s also a place where people live and die after they fall on hard times. Train tracks line the land behind the road’s east side. Homeless people camp...
Egan Warming Centers in Eugene open doors amid cold front
EUGENE, Ore. - As temperatures drop overnight, Egan Warming Centers across Lane County are opening their doors on Saturday to provide vital shelter for those in need. Operated by Saint Vincent de Paul, these centers are a lifeline for the unhoused community during harsh weather conditions. Bill Barnard, director of...
Local businesses thrive after Cottage Grove Main Street upgrades
Cottage Grove Main Street reopens, boosting local business. Cottage Grove’s Main Street renovation is complete, improving accessibility, safety, and business activity in the town’s historic district.
Junction City man arrested after ramming truck in Cheshire
CHESHIRE, Ore. - A chaotic incident unfolded east of Cheshire on Wednesday night when Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a hit-and-run involving a rental box truck, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said the truck, driven by 46-year-old Christopher Eugene Starnes of Junction City,...
Last-minute holiday shoppers flock to Valley River Center
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.
