From the Trail Blazers to the Fire, Oregon’s sports economy is booming — but...
As Oregon struggles to add jobs and attract new residents, a new report finds one industry is quietly outperforming expectations: sports. Spectators added about $1.7 billion into the state economy and supported roughly 9,000 jobs in 2024. The report, produced by economic research firm ECONorthwest in partnership with...
💰 Free Home Weatherization & Gas Bill Discounts in Lane County
If your home felt chilly last winter, help is available. NW Natural and Lane County Homes For Good are offering free weatherization services to qualifying residents. Depending on your income, you could receive a new gas furnace, water heater, insulation, and air sealing—worth several thousand dollars at no cost.
Bus Detours in Springfield on March 28
Several LTD routes in Springfield will be detoured on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until traffic clears. Route 13: No service on Centennial Blvd. between Mill St. and 5th St. Temporary shuttles will connect Springfield Station at Bay H to stops east of 5th St.
Lincoln Riley Lands Blue-Chip Recruit at Dan Lanning’s Expense
At the beginning of March, Lincoln Riley’s USC already got the hint of the recruiting wind hitting their way when 4-star cornerback Danny Lang was spotted sporting a Trojans hoodie. But Dan Lanning and Oregon still held out hope. But the answer finally came, disappointing the Ducks. On March 25, Lang announced he...
📢 Veneta hearing April 7 on proposed gas station and coffee shop
The Veneta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Veneta City Hall (88184 8th Street). The hearing will consider a request from US Market for a Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Variance to build a gas station, convenience store, and drive‑through coffee...
I was a RiverBend ER nurse. PeaceHealth’s staffing changes are about anything but patient...
Over the last decade, especially in my roles as lead nurse for the now-closed PeaceHealth Urgent Care Gateway, and more recently as staff nurse at RiverBend Emergency Department from 2019-2024, I have watched PeaceHealth methodically frustrate the delivery of health care to our community. First, PeaceHealth closed...
Frosty Starts, Mild Afternoons, Clouds return Sunday with rain Monday
Frosty Starts, Mild Afternoons, Clouds return Sunday with rain Monday (Holden LeCroy, March 26, 2026)
Dan Lanning Locks Horns With Big Ten Rival After Public Mockery
Lately, the grass doesn’t seem so green in Eugene as far as recruiting goes. Dan Lanning is fighting for narrative control but this one might be spiraling out of control. Oregon has been pursuing 2027 4-star WR Dakota Guerrant for months, already bringing him on campus six times. Little did the Ducks know, Michigan...
🛒 Multiple Customer Service & Retail Jobs in Lane County, OR
Lane County’s retail and service scene is buzzing this month, with several local employers hiring for friendly, customer-focused roles. Whether you like helping people face-to-face or keeping things running behind the scenes, there’s something here for you.
Where are the duck statues around Eugene? See map
It's no secret. Eugene loves ducks. Eugene is so fond of ducks that in the early 2000s, artists were commissioned to decorate dozens of duck statues that were displayed around town. The initiative, called Ducks on Parade, began in 2002 and continued in 2003 to raise funds for local charities and add character to a...
