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The Augusta Sportswear plant in Coburg will close in July, resulting in the elimination of 83 jobs. Momentec Brands on Wednesday notified state workforce officials about the closure, which is expected to happen around July 17. The jobs that will be eliminated include workers who do everything from embroidery to...

With one week remaining until the May 19 primary, Lane County voters are returning their ballots at almost exactly the same rate as the state's voters as a whole. As of Tuesday, the Lane County turnout rate was 11.36%, according to the Oregon Secretary of State's office. That compares to an 11.5% return rate statewide.

The best things in life require patience, and at Hole in the Wall BBQ in Eugene, that philosophy applies to ribs that spend nearly a full day in the smoker before they ever touch your plate. This modest barbecue spot proves that size doesn’t matter when you’ve got smoke, time,...

Diane Retallack, the Artistic Director of the Eugene Concert Choir conducts a rehearsal of Paul McCartney's "Liverpool Oratorio," May 5, 2026. This Sunday, the Eugene Concert Choir is performing the music of Paul McCartney. But if you attend, don’t expect to hear familiar tunes from The Beatles. Instead, the concert...

Springfield councilors in a work session Monday, May 11, discussed a potential new indoor multisport facility that would serve Lane County residents and potentially drive tourism with regional sports tournaments. “I think it is something that we need in the community, and I’m eager and patient to let it develop...

The Springfield school board approved new curricula and staff reductions at a tense board meeting on Monday, May 11. Board members pulled the district’s elementary science and secondary social studies curricula across the finish line in a 4-1 vote. The approval comes after years of elementary science curriculum develop

EUGENE, Ore. — A Linn County man was arrested Monday on charges related to a stabbing incident that occurred on April 23, 2026, in Eugene. The Eugene Police Department says dispatchers received a call regarding a stabbing at 9:43 p.m. on April 23 at Washington Street and W. 12th Avenue.

Mandy’s Diner is Eugene’s newest Ducks-themed eatery, sporting yellow and green booths and even a panini called “Lucky Duck.”. Soon, it will join Lane County’s 24/7 dining scene. Until the diner builds up staffing for round-the-clock operations, you can dine at Mandy’s from 8 a.m. to...

Lane County Parks is inviting the public to take part in National Public Works Week with a series of guided park tours highlighting current and planned projects. The free tours run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are led by park staff at locations across the county, including Harbor Vista Park in Florence. The Florenc

The Eugene City Council voted five to three to approve the ordinance amending the Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Area Study, the Eugene Code and rezoning property. This would allow UO to move forward with the campus expansion. UO’s Next Generation Housing Plan is a strategy to develop the east campus...