PacificSource laying off another 265 employees in Oregon after dropping out of Medicaid
PacificSource will lay off 265 employees across Oregon in addition to the 56 it previously announced . According to the health plan's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification PacificSource will shrink its workforce in response to losing its Lane County Medicaid customers . The 265 non-union positions were spread...
Lane County pauses LIHEAP amid federal budget uncertainty and government shutdown
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is paused due to federal budget uncertainty and the current government shut-down, the County said Wednesday morning. Annually, the Lane County LIHEAP program serves over 7,000 limited-income households with utility bill assistance....
Lane Fire Authority proposes 20-cent levy hike to keep up with rising costs
The Lane Fire Authority is asking voters to approve a larger operating levy this November. The agency provides fire and emergency services to more than miles of 280 square miles of Lane County, and ambulance services to more than 440 square miles. Most of its stations are located west of Eugene.
Gino’s Restaurant in the Genes
When Carey Caldwell headed west from Massachusetts in a 1976 VW bus more than 30 years ago, he was looking for a place to go to school, eventually landing in Eugene at the University of Oregon. But his ultimate destination, in a sense, was a little farther north, in Sellwood. A college buddy was from there, and on...
7 Spooky Halloween celebrations in Eugene and Springfield
We've been waiting all month, and the day is almost here. Halloween! Do you have plans? There are all sorts of events and parties happening around Eugene and Springfield, depending on what you want to get up to. If you're looking to celebrate with kids, there are a variety of trunk or treat events and hundreds of...
How Eugene’s ‘coffee chemist’ might help save your morning cup
Dr. Chris Hendon, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, is applying his expertise to an unexpected subject: your morning espresso. As coffee prices have doubled in the past year and are hitting historic highs, due to climate disasters and new tariffs, cafes are scrambling to control costs...
Violent Fugitive on Charlotte County’s “Most Wanted” List Arrested in Oregon
A fugitive wanted in Charlotte County for more than three years has been captured in Oregon after evading law enforcement across multiple states. Steven Charles Whitney, born March 16, 1978, was taken into custody in Eugene, Oregon, following a coordinated investigation between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office...
Florence Man Arrested; Gas Prices; PeaceHealth Announces Workforce Reductions; Exploding Whale Park Recognized
On October 27th around 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing report in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive, north of Florence. Deputies say 43-year-old Joshua Allen Cooper of Florence threatened a victim, trespassed, and caused property damage, including smashing a car windshield. When deputies...
First odds posted for No. 6 Oregon at Iowa
FanDuel has set a betting line for 7-1 Oregon at 6-2 Iowa after the bye, Saturday November 8, game time to be determined.
Multiple DUII arrests highlight dedicated traffic patrol needs
EUGENE, Ore. - The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to prioritize safety on the roads this Halloween week. Despite not having a dedicated traffic team for DUI enforcement, deputies remain committed to community safety. The Sheriff's Office advises planning a safe ride home if consuming alcohol or...

















