Suspect leaps from window, caught by officers in Eugene burglary incident
EUGENE, Ore. — Two people were arrested after the Eugene Police Department responded to a burglary in progress call on Friday. Just after 9 a.m. on Dec. 19, multiple Eugene Police officers responded to the call at an apartment in the 300 block of W. 7th Alley after the caller reported he saw two people breaking in...
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Reports 26 Internet Crimes Against Children Arrests, Seven Convictions In...
Lane County Sheriff’s Office ended 2025 with 26 ICAC arrests, seven convictions, and multiple child rescues following investigations into online child sexual abuse material. Lane County, OR. — The Lane County Sheriff’s Office announced that it concluded 2025 with 26 arrests tied to Internet Crimes Against Children...
Volunteers aid in Eugene food box distribution at St. Vincent de Paul
EUGENE, Ore. - St. Vincent de Paul distributed approximately 2,000 food boxes to families in need over the weekend. These boxes included turkey, ham, and all the fixings. Parents and students from O'Hara Catholic School and Marist High School volunteered to help with the distribution. According to St. Vincent de...
Eugene police catch two in alleged burglary at vacant apartment
EUGENE, Ore. - Police responded swiftly to a burglary in progress at a vacant apartment on the 300 block of West Seventh Alley early Friday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that officers responded at about 9:07 a.m. on Dec. 19 to a reported burglary in...
As Springfield mayor reflects on 2025 and looks ahead, economic development is key issue
Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon sat down with Lookout Eugene-Springfield to talk about the city’s progress in 2025, some of the year’s biggest topics and what he’s looking forward to next year. VanGordon, 45, has been mayor of Springfield since 2021. His current term goes through 2028. But...
Willamette Watch: Trash will be a hot issue in 2026
Lane County’s waste management and recycling activities will provide plenty to follow in 2026. The work will impact trash fees, the infrastructure for methane processing and the location of a new recycling hub. Here’s a rundown: The county is putting pressure on Sanipac, a waste hauler that transports trash...
Eugene police seeking porch theft victims to help build case against suspect
EUGENE, Ore. – Authorities are seeking known victims of a suspected porch pirate who was captured on camera allegedly stealing packages off of doorsteps, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that an investigating officer is seeking victims who know that the suspect captured in the above...
Eugene marks ‘Longest Night’ with homeless memorial ceremonies
Julie Lambert: Tonight, we remember lives that were too often unseen, unheard, or overlooked... We remember them as humans, as our people. May this gathering remind us that how we care for the most vulnerable among us reflects who we are as a community. Presenter: With multiple ceremonies conducted in...
Gas prices in Eugene rise slightly, remain lower than last month
EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have seen a slight increase of 2.7 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.23 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. Despite this rise, prices remain 29.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and are 1 cent per gallon lower than...
Christmas Eve MAY get cancelled by brief & strong windstorm in I-5 corridor
We’ve been expecting a nice, slow, relaxed weather week. And that still is the case for almost all of this week...but a brief windstorm MAY cause havoc Wednesday morning/midday. That’s the only time period we’re concerned about. KEY POINTS. There’s no need to panic yet, but keep...

















