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LANE COUNTY, Ore. — 19 Oregon counties are currently under drought emergency status including Coos and Douglas counties, and lower water levels could pose a threat to a holiday weekend filled with boaters and floaters. We hit the water with the Lane County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol to learn...

A man whose murder conviction was tossed out after he spent 35 years in prison should be released from jail pending the next steps in his case, the man’s attorney said in a court filing. Robert Wallace Lyons, 61, has been held in the Lane County Jail since June...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A field fire that threatened a home near Perkins and Central roads on Thursday afternoon was contained before causing any structural damage, according to the Lane Fire Authority. The Lane Fire Authority (LFA) responded at about 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, after receiving a report...

The estate of a Springfield man who took his own life in a Lane County jail is suing the government for failing to prevent his death. Patrick McAllister, 33, was discovered hanging in his cell in March 2025. He died 10 days later. His estate is now accusing county officials...

In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.

Today will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-70s before we begin a warmup tomorrow, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.

Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be beautiful with partial sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air.

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A crash has shut down Oregon Highway 58 east of Pleasant Hill, closing the highway at milepost 12 and causing major travel disruptions in the area. Hwy 58 was reported closed because of the wreck, and drivers are being warned to expect extended delays. Motorists...

The 2026 Prefontaine Classic, the most prestigious annual international track and field meet held in the U.S., takes place this Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, on NBC and Peacock. The event is the lone Diamond League meet in the U.S., hosted annually at the University of Oregon's Hayward...

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A Junction City man was killed Wednesday night in a single-motorcycle crash on Alvadore Road, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said that on July 1 at about 9 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle, single-rider motorcycle crash in the 9310