‘Mistrust and anxiety’: UO study finds aggressive policing impacts infant health
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Aggressive policing tactics and racial profiling can negatively impact infant health, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Oregon professor. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the study found aggressive policing tactics, such as stop-and-frisk, are connected to worse outcomes...
Fall Creek crash victim’s family sues state over ranger’s actions
FALL CREEK, Ore. - The family of a man killed in a drunk driving crash in Fall Creek in 2023 is suing the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, claiming a park ranger's negligence caused the death by allowing the driver to drink. The estate of Robert Hunter filed the suit...
LCSO warns drivers to plan before drinking for National Alcohol Awareness Month
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) says alcohol impairment is the top contributing factor in all serious crashes on county roads. LCSO tells us a big misconception that leads impaired drivers to think they're legally safe to drive...
Lane County Dental Office Theft
A Springfield woman is accused of stealing more $10,000 from her former employer, a Lane County dentist.
Community weighs in on Springfield’s proposed payroll tax
The Springfield City Council is considering a new payroll tax. It’s meant to help balance the city’s general budget and offset future deficits. But community members have mixed feelings about it. Nearly a dozen Springfield residents spoke at a hearing Monday night about the proposed ordinance. If passed,...
Rape and Human Trafficking Arrest
A Lane County man has been arrested in Arizona on multiple charges that include rape and human trafficking in Eugene.
Latter-day Saints offer public a rare look inside a new temple in Springfield
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has built a new temple in Springfield. But it’s only open for non-Mormons to tour for a limited time. The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple, located at 300 International Way, is a space for church rituals and instruction. It's the third of its kind in the state, joining existing temples near Medford and Portland.
With Kenyon Sadiq set to be the first TE off the board, the Ducks...
EUGENE, Ore. — Later this week, Kenyon Sadiq will become the first Oregon tight end to be selected in the first round since 1975. A year ago, Terrance Ferguson left the program with many of the position's records before becoming the highest drafted Duck tight end since Russ Francis was the 16th overall pick 50 years before. But according to Sadiq, the best might still...
Mountain Mist Cat Fanciers Show
A two-day cat show opened on Saturday at the Lane Events Center that provided feline fanciers a chance to gather and showcase their beloved kitty companions.
Eugene police, fire teams to practice mass casualty response
Eugene first responders are conducting a multi-day training exercise for mass casualty events at the old PeaceHealth University District Hospital to improve coordination, with the training running from April 21 to April 24.
