Alert: Eugene Police, UOPD respond to barricaded person at 2345 Patterson apartment
EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon officials issued an alert in Eugene warning people to stay away from a specific area because of law enforcement activity. The UO Alert said: “AVOID: 2345 PATTERSON. LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY.” The message was repeated in the alert. According to UO's Alert...
Safe Sleep Site Drug Dealing Arrest
Eugene police arrested a man they say was dealing drugs out of his hut in west Eugene near Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
On the beat: Riding along with EPD
On this edition, we ride along with Patrol Officer Alan Kawasaki of Eugene Police to learn what its like to patrol Eugene city streets on a late Friday night. The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy
New Cascades train visits Eugene for the first time
Amtrak brought its new Cascades train to Eugene for the first time Thursday. It was one of eight new sets that are being built for the Cascades route, the first of which is expected to enter regular service this fall. Thursday’s test run, which made a round-trip from Seattle to...
Man indicted in traffic death of Eugene bicyclist
A Lane County jury indicted Angel Gabriel Martinez for the death of University of Oregon Ph.D. student Erick Njue on Wednesday. The Register-Guard reported Thursday that he was charged with second-degree manslaughter for hitting Njue, who was on a bicycle, with his car. He is also charged with second-degree criminal...
Eugene police seek stolen Chevy pickup in bicyclist hit-and-run felony case
Eugene police are asking for the public’s help to find a stolen pickup truck they say was involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a bicyclist in north Eugene on July 4. Eugene Police Investigations said the vehicle is a silver 2010 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup truck with Oregon...
Eugene police seek public’s help locating missing, endangered 76-year-old woman
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing and endangered 76-year-old woman who left a local motel without critical medical equipment. According to the Eugene Police Department, Peggy Ann Jensen left the Nite Inn at 1522 W. Sixth Ave. at 11 a.m. on July 23. Police said Jensen has se
Alaska Flight Makes Eugene Pit Stop After Midair Engine Scare
An Alaska Airlines flight from Southern California to Seattle made an unplanned stop in Eugene on Thursday after its crew shut down one of the jet’s engines as a precaution. The Boeing 737 was carrying 161 passengers and six crew members and landed safely at Eugene’s Mahlon Sweet Field, with no injuries reported. Airli
Warm & Hazy
Today will be partly cloudy with areas of haze & smoke, highs in the mid-80s, and light northwesterly winds, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
Greenhill Humane Society’s “An Evening for Animals” fundraiser returns for 17th year
Greenhill Humane Society's "An Evening For Animals" is returning for it's 17th year on September 26. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Graduate by Hilton in Eugene. The gala is an opportunity to support animals in need by providing food and shelter, veterinary care,...
