Gunfire exchanged after Springfield call Friday night; suspect arrested after river chase
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Gunfire was exchanged between a suspect and police after a man fled into the Willamette River Friday night, the Springfield Police Department said. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, SPD officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Janus Street for a report of a man with a gun that had just assaulte
Eagles Rest: Get out of town for a hike — without traveling too far
If you are ever looking to get out of town without driving too far, here’s an ideal hike that’s good for a simple picnic or watching the sunset. About 30 miles southwest of Eugene, a forest trail leads to the beautiful mountain overlook at Eagles Rest. The trail...
Oregon’s ancient landslides store lots of carbon, UO study shows
When it comes to carbon storage, trees get a lot of attention. But researchers are now finding carbon trapped in unusual places, including ancient landslides. Scientists at the University of Oregon co-led a study modeling how much carbon is stored in landslides along the Oregon Coast. There are nearly 10,000 landslides
Future Ducks qualify for team USA
EUGENE, Or -- Two future Ducks highlighted the second day of the Nike Outdoor Nationals and USATF U20 Championships by securing a spot on Team USA. "It's really hard to process right now that this just happened and I'm wearing these medals standing here," future Duck Jaslene Massey said after winning her second U20 cha
Eugene, Springfield Asian American households still may be targeted by burglary ring
Advocates believe Asian American households in the Eugene, Springfield area may again be targeted by organized burglars. The warning comes about a month after prosecutors said they had made significant progress disrupting an organized burglary ring that had been targeting Asian American households and business owners.
Eugene’s Father’s Day car show returns for 57th year — free entry
EUGENE, Ore. - Valley River Center is hosting its annual Father's Day Weekend Car Show, which started at 10 a.m. The Emerald Empire Vintage Auto Club is putting on the show for the 57th year. More than 20 classic cars are on display throughout the mall, and the event is free to attend.
ESF launches Oregon’s first prehospital blood transfusion program
The Eugene Springfield Fire Department is launching Oregon's first Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusion Program, which will allow paramedics to carry and administer plasma and blood to patients suffering hemorrhagic shock on their way to local hospitals. The program, which launches July 6, is funded through the Oregon H
Animal Abandonment Arrest
A man in Eugene has been arrested for animal abandonment after police found two dogs left without food or water.
Hoarder conditions causes problems for firefighters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — At around 12:15 Friday afternoon, Eugene Springfield Fire was dispatched to a house fire in Springfield in the Thurston area. According to Battalion Chief Riley Martinka, one person was in the house at the time of the fire but was not injured. One firefighter was taken...
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Expect highs in the mid 80s today under mostly sunny skies with occasional clouds. Onshore flow keeps us cooler tomorrow, but the heat returns next week, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
