Eugene OR

In response to Travel Lane County’s recent letter to the editor about the organization’s push for an indoor sports facility, the argument that Eugene needs a massive indoor sports facility to fix winter is based on a flawed premise. Winter in Oregon is slow because — newsflash — it’s winter. This is not some...

Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The event will take place at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater at 630 Main Street in downtown Springfield. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. The main presentation will start at 5:30 PM. Refreshments will...

LCC will hold an event for Native American Heritage Month called 'Welcome to the Longhouse' on Monday, November 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Building 31. The event will include a Longhouse exhibit, a Native Plant Passport game, and discussions with Shyloh West and Agléška Cohen‑Rencountre, who are members of the...

Jurors heard more about the 40-year-old man shot and killed by a Eugene police officer in 2019 as attorneys offered closing arguments Monday, Nov. 24, in a civil trial over the shooting. The jury began deliberations at noon but did not reach a verdict in the negligence and wrongful death...

Talk to me about mashed potatoes. What are your secrets? Do you follow a recipe or wing it? Cream or milk or half-and-half? Yukon golds or russets? Potato masher or hand mixer? Please send me your tips for foolproof mashed potatoes. Now onto the news…. Jaime Adame was at the...

Inside Valley River Center is a special red vending machine. Swiping a credit card won't get you a soda or bag of chips. Instead patrons of this vending machine will be given a menu of items that charities in Lane, Benton, Linn and Douglas counties need to serve their clients. "It's this really clever vending...

BRING’s Rethink Business Program is excited to announce the next round of Green Business Grants, with applications open as of November 17. This new cycle will award up to $1,500 to eligible small businesses looking to implement energy-efficient or sustainability-focused projects that reduce waste, conserve resources,...

In a recent social media post, a Eugene resident expressed her frustration at having a day off but not knowing what to do in the city on a Monday. The user, who is interested in art, music, and learning, was looking for suggestions that didn't involve alcohol, as many museums were closed. Her call for help was met...

Lane Community College (LCC) faculty have been working without a contract since June. Contract negotiations have been underway, but parties remain far from agreement. The union claims the administration is cutting back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on campus. The administration says the contract needs to...

A new six-month pilot bus line, 99 Vine, will launch November 24, providing fareless weekday service between McMinnville and Eugene with stops in eight communities along the 99W corridor. Eugene, OR. — A new regional transit option connecting communities along the 99W corridor will officially launch Monday, November...