Jamari Johnson makes a great play to start 3rd quarter, goes down hard
Early in the third quarter, the star of the game so far has been Jamari Johnson, Oregon's No. 2 tight end.
‘Home Improvement’ star, girlfriend arrested in Oregon; actor held without bail
EUGENE, Ore. — Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role on the sitcom “Home Improvement,” was arrested in Oregon over the weekend after authorities said he violated probation stemming from a previous domestic violence conviction, according to TMZ. According to online jail records cited by TMZ, Bryan was taken into...
Addressing Perishable Donations in Eugene’s Little Free Pantries: A Thanksgiving Report
In a recent social media post, a resident of Eugene/Springfield shared their experience and observations about the Little Free Pantries in the area. The individual and their spouse spent Thanksgiving Day filling eight pantries in the Whit and West Eugene areas. They noted a disparity in the stocking of the pantries,...
Anyone Interested in Hanging Out at Portal Tea and Visiting the Oddity Market Right...
In a recent social media post, a 27-year-old AFAB/NB individual expressed disappointment after a planned meet-up with an online friend at Portal Tea fell through. They had hoped to spend the day relaxing, chatting, sipping tea, and strolling around the market. However, their friend went AWOL, leaving them alone at...
Razed Blue River business launching community-based fundraiser to rebuild
More than five years since the Holiday Farm Fire swept through the McKenzie River Corridor, affected businesses are still struggling to pay rebuilding expenses. Now, one Blue River proprietor is trying a brick-by-brick approach. Meyer’s General Store & Liquor Shop was not only a store to acquire groceries and beer;...
Today we launch a three-part series examining food insecurity in Lane County
For many in our community, the table was sparse — or empty. And for some, that’s not just a holiday reality but an everyday one. The face of hunger may not look the way you expect. It’s families where parents juggle multiple jobs. It’s a man who...
Eugene Police Say License Plate Readers Cut Stolen-Car Recovery Times by 30 Percent
Eugene Police report stolen-vehicle recoveries averaged 15.3 hours with automated license plate readers, sharply reducing recovery times and contributing to a steeper-than-expected decline in thefts. Eugene, OR. — Eugene Police say the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) has significantly improved the...
Springfield city manager could soon get pay increase, though compensation lags behind other cities
Springfield City Council will soon vote on a pay increase for its city manager, Nancy Newton. An analysis of other cities across Oregon conducted by Springfield staff found Newton’s compensation is more than 10% behind her peers at similar governments. That gap is likely to grow, as many other cities across the...
‘Home Improvement’ star faces sixth arrest in 5 years, fiancée also arrested
EUGENE, Ore. (WKRC) - One of the stars of the classic sitcom "Home Improvement" was arrested for the sixth time in five years alongside his fiancée, police said. Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, who played Brad Taylor, the eldest child in "Home Improvement," was arrested on November 29 in Eugene, Oregon after he allegedly...
Springfield Public Library is a community gem. It’s also at a crossroads.
This summer, the Springfield City Council, using an outside task force and paid consultant, decided that a $500,000 reduction in the Springfield Public Library’s budget would be needed to help reduce an estimated $4.5 million shortfall in the city’s 2027-28 proposed budget. Here are the simple facts:. The...

















