This RV Repair Business Puts Its People & Customers First
Perhaps Tony Hilsendager, owner of Straight Line RV & Boat Collision Repair & Paint, was destined to work in the RV repair industry — and not just because of his passion for camping. “Straight out of high school, I got a job working on RVs — detailing them and...
Protesters gather peacefully outside Eugene’s Federal Building amid anti-ICE demonstration
EUGENE, Ore. — Protesters once again gathered outside of the Federal Building in downtown Eugene Tuesday. These anti-ICE protests have been going on since June. There weren't that many protesters on Tuesday with everything remaining peaceful. There were some protesters that yelled at police officers entering the...
Inmate from Lane County, 79, dies at Snake River Correctional Institution in hospice care
ONTARIO, Ore. — An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Steve Lesley Dory, died the morning of Oct. 7, 2025, the agency reports. Dory was incarcerated at Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) in Ontario and passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all...
Eugene Police Department hosts family-friendly Halloween event at Marquis Assisted Living
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police Department is partnering with The Marquis Assisted Living and Memory Care to host a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treat event on Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will feature candy from EPD Patrol, Records, Volunteers in Policing, and more. Attendees can meet...
Over 400 students to learn about water science at Clean Water University in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC), in partnership with the City of Springfield and the City of Eugene, will host Clean Water University, an educational event for fifth-grade students, on October 7-8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean Water University is a field trip event...
Eugene and Springfield utilities host Public Power Week events
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Public Power Week has kicked off, offering a chance for residents in the Eugene and Springfield area to engage with local utilities. According to local public utility providers, this annual celebration will continue through Oct. 12. Jeff Nelson, the General Manager of Springfield Utility Board,...
Emergency maneuver on I-5 in Cottage Grove causes multi-car pileup
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – A multi-vehicle crash involving a police vehicle tied up traffic on southbound Interstate 5 near Cottage Grove Wednesday evening, according to OSP officials. Authorities said that the incident occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 near milepost 179. A police vehicle with its emergency...
Gem Faire brings returns to Lane Events Center from November 7-9, 2025
EUGENE, Ore. — Gem Faire, America’s Premier Gem & Jewelry Show, returns to Lane Events Center November 7-9, 2025. The venue is located at 796 W. 13th Ave., in Eugene. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, and Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). The event is open...
City Club of Eugene: Riverfront Development in Eugene-Springfield (Part 1 of 2)
This October, the City Club of Eugene and the Springfield City Club are teaming up to present a two-part program series exploring the future of riverfront development in our region. The first event, on October 2, organized by the Springfield City Club, dives into the Glenwood Master Plan Area, one...
Four major construction projects transform campus core and East 13th Ave.
As students returned to campus this fall, they were met with numerous construction zones across and near campus, particularly on East 13th Ave. Here is a quick breakdown of some of the biggest construction projects on the street. Friendly Hall Deferred Maintenance and Renovation Project. The Friendly Hall Deferred...

















