Deputies arrest 37-year-old Lowell man in alleged explicit chats with juvenile
LOWELL, Ore. — A Lowell man was arrested after authorities investigated alleged explicit chats with a juvenile, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. On May 31, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office received information that 37-year-old Kody Charles Eidenschink, of Lowell, was communicating with a juvenile through social media,
Lowell man jailed for allegedly sending explicit messages to a minor
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - A Lowell man was arrested after detectives say he sent sexually explicit messages to a child through social media, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said they received information on May 31 that 37-year-old Kody Charles Eidenschink was communicating with a juvenile throug
Threats to Yard Crew Lead to Standoff
Cottage Grove police say they arrested a man for allegedly threatening yard care workers during a tense situation on Thursday afternoon.
Gunshot Sends One to Hospital
Eugene police are investigating an incident in which one person was hospitalized with a gunshot wound early on Sunday morning.
Eugene police warn of organized burglaries matching Asian homeowner targeting pattern
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Police has become aware of organized burglary cases in two other cities in Oregon, which fit the M.O. of previous burglaries targeting Asian homeowners. In both cases, jewelry, cash, car keys, and other similar items of value were taken. The cities in question are Salem...
ODFW issues reminders on preventing wildlife attractants after local bear sighting
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A recent black bear sighting near Spencer Butte Park is prompting reminders from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about how to reduce human-wildlife conflict and keep bears from becoming accustomed to human food sources. Officials with the agency say the key to preventing...
Oregon Families Squeezed by Cost of Living
U.S. Jeff Merkley led discussions on affordability for Lane County homeowners and small business owners during a roundtable discussion on Friday morning.
Enrollment decline to reshape university
This fall, the University of Oregon will turn 150 years old; at the same time, administrators will confront one of the largest financial crises of the century that will result in sweeping budget cuts across the institution. The university is preparing to cut roughly $65 million from its budget across...
A guide to UO’s 2026 commencement ceremonies
The University of Oregon’s 150th commencement ceremony and individual department ceremonies will take place throughout the day on June 15. The University of Oregon’s main commencement will be held June 15 at 9 a.m. at Autzen Stadium. Deaf actress and advocate Marlee Matlin, known for her roles in “Children of a Lesser
Springfield schools plan to cut Spanish dual immersion programs
Gladis Lopez Rivera, 17, has spoken Spanish her whole life. She learned English in elementary school, leaving her Spanish at home. She felt it slowly slipping away until seventh grade, when she started Spanish immersion classes at Springfield’s Hamlin Middle School. She began learning to read and write in Spanish, stre
