Eugene woman sentenced to more than seven years for arson, theft
EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene woman has been sentenced to a total of 90 months in prison and three years of post-prison for arson and theft, according to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office said that Jasmine Michelle Wright was convicted on Aug. 12 of arson...
Eugene residents urged to stay vigilant amid burglary spike
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Police Property Crimes Unit is investigating a series of residential burglaries potentially targeting Asian community members. According to the Eugene Police Department, the incidents began earlier this month in the Laurel Hill area, with two more reported recently in the North River Road...
Eugene police step up patrols as students return to school, urging caution in school...
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is urging the public to help keep kids safe as they return to school. Children are returning to school right after Labor Day. After an extended time away, the streets will once again be active with children and school buses. "Please be...
8/23/25 – LCSO CASE 25-3999 – DEPUTIES ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY VICTIM OF RECKLESS ENDANGERING...
On August 23rd at about 5:30 p.m., deputies were in the area of Highway 58 milepost 22 assisting Oregon State Troopers with traffic control after a separate incident. During the incident, a silver Pontiac Coupe passed a brown Kia minivan in a no-passing zone in the area, traveling westbound. An oncoming vehicle had...
DNA lab identifies bone fragments as missing Blue River man, Shane Sprenger
Bone fragments located in the McKenzie River in 2023 belonged to Shane Sprenger, a 47-year-old man who went missing near Blue River under suspicious circumstances Nov. 3, 2021. Lane County Sheriff's Office officials said Bode Technology, a Virginia-based DNA lab, confirmed the identification Aug. 28, and detectives...
This Unassuming Bakery In Oregon Has A Breakfast Sandwich So Good, It’s Worth A...
In the quiet town of Creswell, Oregon, there exists a culinary treasure that defies its humble exterior. A breakfast sandwich so transcendent it has turned reasonable adults into early-morning road trippers, willing to drive miles just for one perfect bite. Welcome to Creswell Bakery, where breakfast isn’t just a...
Longtime Springfield police officer named deputy chief
George Crolly, a longtime officer with the Springfield Police Department, has been promoted to deputy chief, the city announced Wednesday, Aug. 27. Crolly, 50, joined Springfield police in 1998, serving as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant. For 19 years, he was a member of the department’s SWAT team.
The Roast Beef Sandwich At This Low-Key Bakery In Oregon Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Hidden in the charming town of Creswell, Oregon, just a short drive south of Eugene, sits a culinary gem that proves extraordinary food often comes from the most unassuming places. Creswell Bakery might not look like much from the outside, but inside awaits a roast beef sandwich so magnificent it...
Lightning strikes spark four fires in Mohawk Valley, homes saved
MARCOLA, Ore. - Lightning strikes ignited four fires in the Mohawk Valley on Wednesday, including one that threatened a residence, said Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District officials. Fire authorities said that a lightning strike on Aug. 27 set a tree and nearby building ablaze, with the flames quickly spreading....
Protester claims injuries from DHS officer’s forceful actions at Eugene rally
EUGENE, Ore. — We're learning more about what led up to the moment things turned physical during Tuesday's protest outside the Eugene Federal Building downtown. Protesters say Department of Homeland Security officers escalated force as they moved people away from the driveway. Organizers say two people were injured,...
