Eugene man jailed on disorderly conduct, warrants after fire reported under deck
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man was arrested Monday after he reportedly started a fire under a deck. On March 2, Eugene Springfield Fire and Eugene PD responded to the 300 block of Lombard Street for a possible fire under a deck. This location was a stand-alone house with a deck on the backside.
Eugene Police warns of gold jewelry scammers in the area
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police are warning locals about a gold jewelry scam targeting the community. Scammers are approaching people in public places, offering fake gold jewelry stamped to look legitimate. In the past two weeks, three individuals in the Eugene and Lane County area have fallen victim to this...
Six residents apply to fill vacant Springfield City Council seat
The Springfield City Council started the process of choosing a new member following the resignation of Ward 4 Councilor Beth Blackwell at the end of December. She was the second councilor to resign in 2025. Six residents from Ward 4 submitted applications and council members will interview all candidates April...
Lane County board censures Loveall 3-1 after he declines to apologize in meeting
EUGENE, Ore. — At the morning session of the Lane County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 3, Commissioner David Loveall did not issue an apology that the board asked for after an investigation report came out against him for retaliation on county employees. The Board of Commissioners...
Oregon lawmakers pass bill requiring communication companies to quickly comply with domestic violence warrants
Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would require communication companies to quickly respond to warrants related to domestic violence and stalking. Kristil Krug was a Colorado mother and engineer who was killed by her husband after he impersonated her ex-boyfriend and digitally stalked her for months. Her...
Report of trespassing vehicle leads to Veneta chase and arrest of wanted Springfield man
VENETA, Ore. — A Springfield man was arrested Sunday after a chase that ended with spike strips being deployed in Veneta, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. Around 9:30 a.m. on March 1, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle trespassing in the 25100 block of E. Broadway Avenue in Veneta.
Crater winds up 2nd in 5A state showdown with Thurston
Comets collect 4 championships among 7 finalists; Eagle Point takes 6th with six placers. Four state champions, three runners-up and 14 state placers overall amazingly wasn’t enough Saturday night to help Crater land a repeat Class 5A boys wrestling state championship at Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Comets...
West Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, March 2
Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be pleasant with sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 43. Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.
Springfield Public Schools acting superintendent begins first day of four-month stint
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools' new acting superintendent, Jodi O'Mara, started her first day in the role Monday morning, with former superintendent Todd Hamilton set to be paid the equivalent of a year of his gross salary and drop his legal claim against the school board. O'Mara will...
Students gain vital experience while helping cities across Oregon
The Sustainable City Year Program creates opportunities to hone skills through real projects. Photos by University Communications and courtesy of the Sustainable City Year Program and Allen Hall Advertising. The Sustainable City Year Program started with a simple question: How can students’ innovative work be put...
