Harrisburg harvest fest returns Aug. 7–8 with tractors and family fun
HARRISBURG, Ore. - The Harrisburg Harvest Festival & Truck and Tractor Pull returns to Linn County on Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8. The two-day festival celebrates the region's deep agricultural roots while benefiting local youth. It's located just one mile north of Harrisburg at 23800 Peoria Rd. The...
Locals and Foodies Alike Are Flocking To This MIND-BLOWING Pasta Spot in Eugene, OR
120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd #110, Eugene, OR 97401 (Inside Mahonia Building) Open Tue-Sun, 4:30 PM–9:00 PM (closed Mon) When you discover Placido’s Pasta Shop, you immediately feel the warm Oregon hospitality mixed with authentic Italian charm. 🍝. Set in a cozy, intimate space near Shelton McMurphey Boulevard, this...
PeaceHealth Names New Chief Clinical Officer; False Alarm at Eugene Airport; EBT Benefits
PeaceHealth has named Dr. Holly Beeman as its new chief clinical officer, a systemwide leadership role focused on clinical excellence and care delivery across the organization. Beeman will join PeaceHealth on September 8. She brings more than 20 years of experience in clinical strategy, physician engagement, and perfor
Burglary Suspect Arrested
Eugene police say they caught a man in the act burglarizing a construction site trailer in the 2900 block of Chad Drive.
White SUV hits 2 elderly pedestrians, Prius in Springfield, flees scene, police say
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A hit-and-run crash in Springfield left a 73-year-old man dead and his wife hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Thursday night, according to the Springfield Police Department. Police said that on Thursday, August 6, at 8:56 p.m., the driver of a white crossover SUV was northbound on 6th...
Fire damages multiple backyard structures in Eugene; no injuries reported
EUGENE, Ore. — A fire damaged multiple backyard structures in Eugene early Friday morning before firefighters were able to stop it from spreading to nearby homes, according to Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF). Firefighters were called to the area shortly before 6:30 a.m. after receiving a report of smoke without...
Eugene man charged after allegedly using guitar as weapon on officers
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police arrested a man after he swung a guitar at officers and ran from them following a trespassing call, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said officers were called to the 1000 block of Jackson Street on Aug. 6, 2026, after residents reported a trespasser. Residents told po
TP Freight halts operations, misses payroll, leaving workers owed weeks, union says
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon based T.P. Freight Lines abruptly notified its employees on August 4 that they were immediately suspending all operations and that employees were not to report to work until further notice, according to a news release from Teamsters Joint Council 37. T.P. Freight also failed to make payroll on A
Things to Do: Days Between celebrations, Shakespeare in the Park, First Friday ArtWalk
Noticing more Grateful Dead energy around town this week? We’re knee-deep in the Days Between, the stretch of time between Jerry Garcia’s birthday and the day he died that is filled with concerts and celebrations of Garcia and the band. While Eugene’s Days Between offerings are fewer than...
River Road paving starts week of Aug. 10, overnight work with no daytime closures
EUGENE, Ore. — Construction on River Road from the south side of the Beltline interchange to Green Lane will begin the week of Aug. 10, City of Eugene officials said. Along with paving, this project will also upgrade sidewalk access ramps and improve the safety of pedestrian signals and bus stops.
