Springfield’s True Value distribution center to close, lay off 62 employees
The True Value Hardware warehouse in Springfield will cease operations by the end of the year, resulting in the layoff off all 62 employees in the facility. A WARN notice sent to the state, county and city by a staffing agency said it would be terminating the employees it provides for the Olympic Street warehouse after
“Backpacks in the Ballpark” returns for 5th year in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Springfield Drifters are hosting a back-to-school event at their game, offering free backpacks, supplies and dinner to local kids. The "Backpacks in the Ballpark" night is a partnership between the team and The Hope Project, a Lane County-based nonprofit. The Drifters are playing the Benton Elks
Pet of the Week: Frog
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, a dog named Frog, is a playful young 32-pound pup who is more than ready to hop on into the life of a lucky fur-ever family!. Greenhill Humane Society staff tell us that, while initially shy, Frog warms up quickly after she has a chance to get to know her people. From that point on s
Springfield’s summer series wraps up with two free cultural events
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Wildfire smoke forced the 4th Annual Indigenous Cultural Celebration inside Springfield City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to noon and features Kailayne Jensen, who won the Women's World Champion title in Men's Fancy Dance last week in Oklahoma. Award-winning hoop dance
Lane County air advisory clouds World Athletics U20 Championships
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane County is under an air quality advisory expected to last several days as wildfire smoke settles in the area. This comes as Eugene is set to host thousands at Hayward Field for the World Athletics Under 20 Championships. More than 1,800 athletes are set to compete over the next five days, but health
Duck, Duck, Tigers: Florence, Laulea starting over together at Mizzou
Jahlil Florence saw an opening in Missouri's cornerback room. He then called a familiar face. Florence told then-Oregon teammate Sione Laulea to think about joining him at Mizzou when he heard Laulea was considering entering the transfer portal. "I definitely wanted to encourage him and persuade him to come here...
East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, August 4
Good morning! It’s August 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be hazy and sweltering heat; extreme heat can be dangerous for outdoor activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Speed estimated at 70 mph in collision that killed UO student as attorneys present...
The driver in a fatal collision traveled an estimated 70 mph before striking a University of Oregon doctoral student riding a bicycle across Patterson Street in Eugene, a prosecutor said Tuesday, Aug. 4. The new speed estimate from prosecutors — met with some pushback by a defense attorney — is...
Eugene woman jailed after entering couple’s home uninvited
EUGENE, Ore. - A woman was arrested after police say she walked into a couple's home without permission on Sunday, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they responded on Aug. 2 to the 800 block of West 18th Avenue for a report of a possible burglary. Officers found 38-year-old Hayley Beyerlin i
Amtrak train from Eugene no longer leaves Oregon
The Amtrak route that starts in Eugene has temporarily suspended a portion of its passenger rail service. On Aug. 2, the vacant Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland caught fire . Portland Fire & Rescue put out the fire, but said it is concerned the 8-story, 116-year-old building could collapse because of fire damage

















