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After years of close calls, the Willamalane Park and Recreation District posted signs about the “high risk of drowning” at an underwater dam in the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield, where strong currents have trapped people floating or paddling downstream. Last summer, Eugene Springfield Fire responded t

EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police SWAT made an arrest near Barger Drive and Echo Hollow Road Wednesday afternoon after serving a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement confirmed the arrest happened around 3 p.m. on June 3. Bystanders reported seeing drones in the air and the Eugene Police SWAT t

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is celebrating the addition of its newest officers after a recent swearing-in ceremony welcomed them to the profession of law enforcement. In a message shared on social media, the department congratulated the newly sworn-in officers on reaching a significant milestone and begin

EUGENE, Ore. - More than 100 Lane County middle school students raced electric vehicles they built themselves at the Eugene Water and Electric Board EV Challenge. The competition featured 63 cars and 141 students who first had their vehicles inspected and judged for design before racing. During the school year, the mid

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Willamalane Park and Recreation District is asking for community input on a proposed multi-use path that would connect Springfield's Thurston area to an existing trail system. According to Willamalane, the path would run along the McKenzie River and through the district's Moe Mountain area, linking

Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 16, to review the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and hear public comments. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Bob Keefer Center, 250 32nd St., and virtually via Microsoft Teams, district leaders said in a news release. Th

Fire danger on the Siuslaw National Forest has been raised from low to moderate as unusually hot and dry conditions continue across western Oregon. Officials say human-caused fires remain the top threat. Northwest Oregon Fire Management Staff Officer Kevin Reese says even a small spark could quickly become a wildfire,

EUGENE, Ore. — In a unanimous vote, the UO Board of Trustees approved the university's 2026 budget. The budget reflects a $65 million deficit, which the university has to either cut costs or raise tuition to cover. Tuesday's vote, on June 2, wasn't without controversy as representatives from several...

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Lane County officials want the public to know they’re still planning to build the CleanLane recycling project. So much so that Commissioner Pat Farr read a statement on behalf of the board as commissioners wrapped up their meeting Tuesday, June 2. The statement leaves open the question of whether...