Oregon Weather Alert: Showers, Wind Return to Eugene by Thursday Morning With Sunny Memorial...
Eugene, Oregon – Light rain could break Oregon’s sunny streak Thursday morning, with brief showers expected in Eugene before clear skies return by Friday. Temperatures will hold in the upper 60s to mid-70s, setting the stage for a summer-like Memorial Day across Lane County. According to the National...
County’s building fees are going up
EUGENE: Following a unanimous vote last Tuesday, Lane County residents can expect to see building fees increase 21% over the next three years. The county’s board of commissioners’ vote came after reviewing reports that indicated the land management division is facing a $1.2 million shortfall. Language in the...
SWAT teams respond to active incident near W. 8th and Monroe St. in Eugene
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — If you're in the area of W. 8th and Monroe St. in Eugene be on the lookout. According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD) SWAT teams are responding to an incident happening in the area. EPD confirmed that the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is...
Pet of the Week: Suma
EUGENE, Ore. — Meet our sweet new furry friend, Suma!. Greenhill says Suma is looking for a home that will provide her with a routine, physical exercise and mental stimulation. For more information about Suma, and all of Greenhill's other adoptable pets, head over to their website at green-hill.org.
Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Dorian Brew
Sixteen members of Oregon's 2025 signing class enrolled in classes this spring to get a jumpstart on their collegiate careers. Over the next few weeks, we'll be reviewing their progress this spring and what they figure to provide the program this fall. Today, we continue this series with cornerback Dorian...
12 complete Lane County deflection program; 66 still in alternative path
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County has begun to publish data from its Drug Deflection Program, posting it on an online dashboard. That deflection program is intended to provide drug offenders an alternative path for treatment, possibly avoiding jail time. According to the dashboard, there have been 149 participants since...
Lane County employment numbers shrink, but some sectors hold strong
Unemployment in Lane County ticked up over the past year, according to the April report from the Oregon Employment Department. The April 2025 number reached 3.9%. That number was 3.7% in April 2024. The number of jobs shrank slightly year-to-year, dropping 600 jobs to reach 165,200. The losses all came...
Lane County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for sheriff
After the previous sheriff retired, Lane County officials are accepting applications to fill the position until 2026.
‘Click It or Ticket’: Eugene PD reminds drivers to buckle up
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt and proper child safety restraints this May during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility safety effort....
Driver arrested after crash causes power outage
Springfield police said they tried to pull over a Jeep, but the driver sped off and crashed into a power pole, knocking out power.