Patterson Street gets safety overhaul to curb speeding
EUGENE, Ore. - The City of Eugene is making major changes to a busy and deadly stretch of Patterson Street aimed at reducing speeding and fatal crashes. The changes follow the tragic death of Erick Njue, a 30-year-old University of Oregon graduate student, who was struck and killed on Jan. 25 while trying to cross the
New barbecue joint brings authentic Texas flavor to downtown Eugene
Each table setting at the newly opened MockingBird BBQ in downtown Eugene comes equipped with disposable towelettes, hinting at the juicy meats that promise to make a mess. Co-owner Sebastian Price is a sixth-generation Texan who's ready to bring on the smoke. Although there's a debate over where barbecue originated, P
SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY at the Art House
(Photo courtesy of Sandy Cummings) The award-winning documentary film SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY will be shown at the Art House at 6:30pm on Monday, October 26, followed by a conversation with the film’s subject, Dr. Charity Woodrum; her mentor Dr. Scott Fisher, director of the University of Oregon’s Pine Mountain Observa
Spencer Butte parking lot closed through Thursday to remove fallen trees
EUGENE, Ore. — The Parks and Open Space Division of the City of Eugene Government accounced that the Spencer Butte trailhead parking lot will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Sept. 17, to allow for the removal of approximately 35 fallen trees from the Spencer Butte challenge course area.
Bring broken items to Eugene’s Fix-It Fair for free repairs Sept. 20
EUGENE, Ore. - Waste Wise Lane County is teaming up with BRING for the second year in a row to host a free Fix-It Fair on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BRING on Franklin Boulevard. The event connects people with volunteer fixers who can repair...
Roseburg Man Tracks Stolen Tesla to Eugene Home
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A Roseburg man was working about an hour and a half away from his Tesla when he got an alert that the car’s alarm had gone off. Matthew Keller checked the Tesla’s cameras and saw someone moving around inside. He then drove until he could get cell service, called police and used the Tesla app to track t
Free senior resource fair in Eugene this Friday
EUGENE, Ore. - Seniors and their families can connect with local care providers and wellness resources at a free health fair this Friday. The Senior Provider Information Network of Lane County is hosting its 2026 Health & Wellness Fair on Sept. 18 at the Lane Events Center Wheeler Pavilion. The event runs from 10 a.m.
Bicyclist Arrested For Assault
A Eugene woman is recovering after she says a bicyclist ran into her, more than once, on purpose in downtown Eugene.
Before Eugene opens the e-bike floodgates, it must consider the safety of walkers
I have walked almost every day for over 40 years, including the past 12 on Eugene’s Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System. I’m now retired and these walks remain essential to both my physical and emotional health, but the path no longer feels as safe as it once did.
Man slashed with knife after ‘refusing advances’ from housemate, Eugene police say
Eugene police arrested a man they accuse of slashing another person with a knife on Sunday.

















