Springfield Shares New Video to Guide Residents on Safe Use of E-Mobility Devices
The City of Springfield, Oregon, has released a video to inform the public about the rules and recommendations for using E-mobility devices. This action follows increased use of electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, one-wheels, hoverboards, and electric wheelchairs in the city and Willamalane Park & Recreation...
Driver in Eugene game-day chase suspected of drug use, warrant says
A 46-year-old man arrested after a Nov. 14 Eugene police pursuit in heavy traffic is suspected of using illicit substances earlier that day, according to a search warrant filed in Lane County Circuit Court. A search warrant for blood samples from the driver includes a statement about items found in...
First Baptist Church to host second annual community meal
EUGENE, Ore. — First Baptist Church in Eugene is gearing up for its second annual community meal, set to take place from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 27. The church will offer a free Thanksgiving lunch, featuring spiral ham, traditional sides, and pumpkin and apple pie, to anyone in need.
Lane County DA Parosa: Oregon Bail Law Allowing Organized Burglary Ring to Slip Away
EUGENE, Ore. — A series of targeted burglaries against Asian American residents has left Lane County families fearful, and raised concerns about whether Oregon’s bail laws can keep organized criminals in custody. Since mid-2024, police in Eugene, Springfield, and nearby counties have linked at least five burglary...
Eugene Shopper Held at Gunpoint by 7-Eleven Employee, Police Say
EUGENE, Ore. — A terrified Eugene shopper was held at gunpoint by a 7-Eleven employee at the West 13th Avenue store in the early hours of Sunday morning. The employee, known as Akashdeep ‘XX’ according to Lane County Jail records, was arrested. The incident occurred at 1...
UO Campus Area Community Newsletter for Tuesday, November 25
Good morning! It’s November 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be rain. There is a 94% chance of rain. The high will be 50 with a low of 45. Showers now, changing to rain at 1 p.m. What’s new around...
PeaceHealth RiverBend distributes Thanksgiving meal baskets to community
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend continued its annual tradition Tuesday, distributing Thanksgiving meal baskets to patients, employees and community members in need. The Thanks Giving Basket Giveaway has become a yearly effort aimed at helping local families prepare a holiday...
Lookout PM: Expect a cold, wet Thanksgiving
Well, a child just arrived home from college for a week, some holiday music found its way onto the stereo, I have a horrible cold, and as I write this it’s 5 p.m. and has grown dim out. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving week! The forecast for the holiday and the...
PeaceHealth tradition feeds Eugene families this Thanksgiving
EUGENE, Ore. - Caregivers and volunteers at Sacred Heart Medical Center were busy distributing Thanksgiving baskets to local families in need. This longstanding tradition, hosted by PeaceHealth, has been a community staple for more than 40 years. The event is a collaborative effort with contributions from various...
Eugene-area travelers should not be impacted by BP pipeline leak
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene travelers will not experience any major impacts from the Olympic Pipeline leak, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Eugene Airport. Governor Tina Kotek declared a fuel emergency Monday, following the shutdown of BP's pipeline, allowing changes in the delivery methods of...
