Lane County building fees to increase in September
The cost of building a typical Lane County home will go up by about $820 when new building fees go into effect in September. Before Tuesday’s unanimous vote, Commissioner Pat Farr said he understood the frustrations the increase would cause, but said the county needs to be fiscally responsible.
Man sues Eugene police, alleging officers injured him during wrongful arrest
A California man alleges he was falsely arrested and sustained injuries when Eugene police officers yanked him out of his vehicle after he did not voluntarily step out when told he was detained. Ruben Alexander Lira filed a lawsuit July 9 in Lane County Circuit Court against the city of...
Junction City Police requesting approval for 90-day Flock camera trial
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - The Junction City Police Department is asking city council to approve a 90-day trial agreement with Flock Safety that would install eight license plate readers inside city limits. "My job is to protect this community," Junction City Police Chief Waddell said. "And I think, when there's...
T-Bone Crash Sends One to Hospital
Traffic backed up in the Coburg Road area near the Beltline Highway on-ramp Monday morning following a t-bone crash that left one vehicle on its side.
Judge sentences man to life with 25-year minimum in fatal Eugene stabbing
EUGENE, Ore. — A Lane County Circuit Court judge sentenced Joshua Margarito Saldivar to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years for the December 2, 2024 murder of Douglas Beinhauer, the Lane county District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. According to the report, a bystander in the area...
Kansas-based fast food chain plans franchise expansion in Portland
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is planning its expansion into Oregon and the Portland Metro Area.
More trouble for LCC: Accreditation org. looks at board disfunction
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GET READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND AT COTTAGE GROVE SPEEDWAY!
TWO nights of racing action this weekend at Cottage Grove Speedway!. Kick off your weekend with exciting kart racing featuring the next generation of racers!. Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening at the track!. Saturday, July 18 – Full Night of Dirt Track Action!. The dirt is...
Eugene council awards vacant lot to affordable housing developer
A vacant city-owned lot in southeast Eugene could soon be the site of a new affordable housing project. The Eugene City Council on Monday, July 13, unanimously voted to award Portland-based affordable housing nonprofit Hacienda Community Development Corp. a 0.76-acre property on the northeast corner of 34th Avenue and
Arcimoto enthusiasts rally for electric vehicles despite company’s financial woes
A line of three-wheeled electric vehicles raced across the Lane County countryside at 55 miles per hour. As they drove through neighborhoods, some people on the sidewalks pulled out their phones to take photos or videos. Driver Pam Basilius laughed over the wind rushing in through the open window. She...

















