Loans to be limited by Department of Education for low-earning programs
A new U.S. Department of Education rule aims to decrease student loan debt in higher education, which now total $1.7 trillion, but may limit grant eligibility for students seeking degrees with low-earning job prospects. College of Education Department Head Jerry Rosiek called the new rules another layer of “consumer pr
Eugene’s Shedd Institute celebrates a century with classic cars
EUGENE, Ore. - The Shedd Institute for the Arts held its first annual Cruisin' Through the Decades event, showcasing rare and iconic cars from the last 10 decades. The event honored the historic building that has housed The Shedd for the past 35 years and has stood for a century. Rare and iconic cars from each decade t
Adoptees protest Holt International in Eugene over transparency
EUGENE, Ore. - Adult international adoptees protested Friday outside Holt International's Eugene headquarters, calling for more accountability and transparency in international adoptions. The protest, called "A Funeral for Holt," featured coffins, flowers and moments of silence. The two-hour demonstration allowed every
University of Oregon breaks ground on one of nation’s largest mass-timber healthcare projects
PORTLAND, Ore — Work has begun on a massive mass timber structure that will be home to the University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health. The 54,000-square-foot, $83 million mass timber facility will be located on the university's northeast Portland campus. As part of the behavioral health c
Blackberry Jam Fest returns to Lowell with music and family fun
LOWELL, Ore. - The Blackberry Jam Festival returned to Lowell this weekend, bringing the community together with live music, food, vendors and family fun. The Blackberry Jam Fest originally started as a music jam. The festival wasn't necessarily about blackberries, but because the fruit was well-loved in the community,
Eugene’s streets are not a home — they are a prison
Walk through downtown Eugene, along West 11th Avenue or Highway 99 on any given day and tell me what you see. I see people sleeping in doorways. Tents beneath overpasses. Makeshift camps in parks, along roadways, and in places never intended for human habitation. The most recent Point-in-Time count estimated 3,509 peop
Woman found dead on I-14 in Killeen identified
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The woman who was found dead in a westbound Interstate 14 traffic lane in Killeen has been identified. The Killeen Police Department says investigators with its Traffic Unit have identified the victim as 25-year-old Faith L. Sidman, of Springfield, Oregon. Investigators have identified
Free backpack giveaway eases school costs for Oregon families
EUGENE, Ore. - Families across the region are receiving free backpacks as part of a nationwide giveaway designed to help ease the financial burden of school supplies. The Verizon retailer Round Room LLC is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks across the country during its 14th "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Everett Drops Series Finale To Eugene
July 26, 2026 — EVERETT, Wash.: The Everett AquaSox fell to the Eugene Emeralds during the final game of the six-game series at Everett Memorial Stadium, losing 17-3 in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,142 as the AquaSox hosted a Bryan Woo Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Sound Transit.
How the biggest Oregon Ducks traditions got their start
The Oregon Ducks have countless traditions, from the mascot riding a motorcycle to playing Shout during every game.
