Eugene OR

The city of Eugene has made no secret of its goal: build more housing downtown. But with the city’s Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption, or MUPTE, capped at 1,500 units, the public still can’t easily see whether approvals of tax breaks actually turn into apartments. “Starts” — whether a...

Lane County deputies arrested a Junction City man after a hit-and-run with a rental truck and a later disorderly incident involving a knife. Lane County, OR. — Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported hit-and-run shortly before 11 p.m. on December 23 at a residence in the 27800 block of Highway 36, east...

Cloudy skies with periods of light rain this afternoon. High 48F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

EUGENE, Ore. — Shoppers in Lane County were out in full force Thursday, racing to complete their holiday shopping at the Valley River Center (VRC). Despite the allure of holiday deals, many shoppers said it was the festive energy, described as "Christmas cheer," that drew them to the mall at the last minute.

EUGENE, Ore. — Local activists gathered at Washington Jefferson Park to spread holiday cheer by providing free meals to the homeless community on Christmas Day. The event, organized by the nonprofit Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, offered traditional holiday meals, including mashed potatoes, ham, turkey, and homemade...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Rain beads on windshields and darkens sidewalks across the southern Willamette Valley this morning, while cold air settles close to the ground. The damp chill is noticeable, and winter hazards...

Bill Bender joins Craig to recap Oregon's dominant win over James Madison in the CFP. He also discusses if there should be a change in the CFP format.

He did most of his damage in the second half after the game was out of reach, but JMU's Nick DeGennaro, 6-1, 196, beat the Oregon defense for five catches for 90 yards and a 47-yard touchdown in the Dukes' 51-34 loss to the Ducks.

At 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory valid from Friday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 p.m. for North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. "Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 11...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - The Lane County Diaper Bank is facing a critical financial challenge and needs to raise $20,000 to continue supporting local families in need. This urgent appeal comes as the community grapples with the growing crisis of "diaper need." Families are often caught in difficult decisions, forced...