Oregon is the #1 state Americans moved to in 2025, study says
For years, the narrative was that Oregon was losing people. Headlines focused on Portland’s problems, rising costs, and residents heading for the exits. But the data from 2025 tells a completely different story. United Van Lines just released its 49th Annual National Movers Study, and Oregon claimed the top...
Construction defects alleged in 2-year-old Eugene facility
EUGENE — The Eugene Family YMCA has sued the architect, general contractor, and engineering firm responsible for building its Don Stathos Campus, alleging that it has several construction defects. The lawsuit, filed by the YMCA on Jan. 2 in Lane County Circuit Court, names as defendants Pivot Architecture, Chambers...
Morning Lookout: Fixing the dam that traps boaters; handmade watches in Springfield
Lillian Schrock-Clevenger has a profile of Celeste Wong, the founder of Celeste Watch Company on Main Street in Springfield. Wong started her career in engineering before opening her shop, which sells the charming watches she designs and builds. Eugene officials plan to conduct a feasibility study on the low-head...
Ducks lose out in Seaton sweepstakes, won’t visit Eugene
He's not here; he's not coming. Five-star left tackle and freshman All-American Jordan Seaton remained in Baton Rouge on Monday and cancelled a scheduled visit to Eugene.
Eight DUII drivers caught by Eugene police over busy weekend
EUGENE, Ore. - Police officers made eight DUII arrests from Saturday to Sunday, a trend that underscores a concerning pattern of impaired driving in the area, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that the first arrest occurred at 12:52 a.m. on Jan. 17, when a Ford F-350,...
1 dead, shooter at large after shooting in Cottage Grove
A man is dead and a shooter is at large after a shooting in the 1500 block of Highway 99 in Cottage Grove the morning of Jan. 20. Cottage Grove police responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. after reports that a man was found unconscious on the ground, bleeding, according to Cottage Grove Police Chief Cory Chase....
Body Found in Willamette River
An unidentified body was found on Jan. 18 in the Willamette River near the South Bank path.
HikerBabes help women find their footing
HikerBabes is a global community of female hikers, born from a 2017 Instagram challenge started by founder Monique Redmon. Today, HikerBabes has over 165,000 members across 205 chapters globally. Chapters are led by ambassadors — volunteer members who are expected to plan eight to 12 events a year. Events can...
Member Profile: Macaroni KID Eugene
Curated by local mom Colleen Elliott, Macaroni KID Eugene is a family-focused platform that highlights kid-friendly events, activities, and businesses across Eugene and Springfield—all in one easy-to-navigate place. The Springfield Chamber spoke with Colleen about how her own search for activities as a stay-at-home...
Eugene launches feasibility study to address dangerous underwater dam
An underwater dam in the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield has trapped people in powerful currents — and kept local governments in a cycle of inaction — for years. That cycle may now be breaking. Calling it a safety hazard, the city of Eugene has launched and...

















