SOJC to host gubernatorial debate
Oregon voters will get the opportunity to see the first steps in a rematch of the 2022 governor’s race as challenger, state Sen. Christine Drazan gets another shot at the governor’s office against now-incumbent Gov.Tina Kotek. The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, in association with...
Ex-employee sues Springfield business over data breach affecting 2,667
A former employee of Springfield-based Hamilton Construction Co. filed a class-action lawsuit Sept. 23 over a data breach exposing personally identifiable information and impacting 2,667 Oregonians . Plaintiff Scott Jenkins, a Veneta resident and former employee at Hamilton, received notice of a data breach from the co
Man arrested for shooting rifle toward I-105, police say
EUGENE, Ore. — A late-night report of gunfire near Interstate 105 led Eugene police to arrest a 27-year-old man accused of firing a rifle toward the freeway while under the influence of alcohol. Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, officers with the Eugene Police Department (EPD) were...
Lane County seeks adult search and rescue volunteers, sets info sessions in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County’s Search and Rescue team is looking for new adult volunteers, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office says anyone interested must start by attending an upcoming information session in Eugene. The Sheriff’s Office is recruiting adults with “positive attitudes” who want to serve...
Oregon’s public universities, classified workers narrowly avoid strike
Classified workers at Oregon’s seven public universities have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the state’s higher education institutions. SEIU 503 announced early Monday morning — just hours before its members were set to picket — that the strike was off. The...
Fern Ridge Wildlife Area’s Coyote Creek access site closed for improvements
EUGENE, Ore. — Visitors to Fern Ridge Wildlife Area will not be able to use the Coyote Creek access site through April 2027 as construction continues on a major upgrade to the area, according to the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB). The Coyote Creek access site is fully closed...
New parking rates could impact commuter students
Eugene Parking Services has passed new parking rate changes throughout the city in order to keep up with maintaining quality parking options. These changes, effective Sept. 18, are part of the city’s “long-range financial planning,” and are the first to come across the board since 2019, according to the City of Eugene’
Missing woman found in McKenzie River identified; death investigation continues
EUGENE, Ore. — Authorities have identified the body of a woman found in the McKenzie River on Friday. On September 25 at around 2:00 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office along with Eugene Springfield Fire personnel responded to a report of a person seen in the McKenzie River downstream from Armitage Park.
Lopez faces 25 years to life as murder case begins; pretrial set for Sept....
EUGENE, Ore. — 36-year-old Edgar Lopez had his first day in court on Monday. Lopez faces felony charges for second degree murder. If convicted of second-degree murder, the minimum amount of time he would serve is 25 years without parole. His pre-trial hearing is set for September 14. Lopez...
Eugene woman arrested after stolen Jeep found at Walmart
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police caught a woman accused of stealing a car nearly two weeks earlier when an officer spotted the vehicle in a Walmart parking lot early Monday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said an officer found a black Jeep Compass in the parking...
