Oregon child welfare seeks public’s help finding missing Eugene teen believed in danger
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon child welfare officials are asking for the public’s help to find a 15-year-old boy who went missing from Eugene on Jan. 26, 2026, and is believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said Logan Divens was reported...
Burglary crew targets Churchill neighborhood homes for safes, cash and jewelry
EUGENE, Ore. — A break-in reported in Eugene’s Churchill neighborhood area on April 16 is believed to be part of a broader pattern of residential burglaries targeting homes where thieves think they can find cash, jewelry, high-end handbags and safes. Eugene Police said residents called at 12:33 p.m....
Medford City Council moves stadium analysis forward
MEDFORD, Ore -- Medford City Council leaders met Wednesday night to discuss a wide range of community topics, including approving a grant for the analysis and engineering of a potential new home for the Eugene Emeralds. The council discussed setting aside $500,000 for a preliminary study to estimate total costs...
Eugene Police Alert Residents to Professional Burglary Ring Conducting Surveillance
EUGENE, Ore. — A spate of burglaries at properties where large amounts of cash, jewelry, and other expensive items are likely to be found is believed to be the work of a professional burglary ring operating in the Eugene area. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) has issued a warning...
This Oregon Diner Serves Giant Pancakes So Big They Hang Off the Plate
A classic Oregon diner flips breakfast into something almost theatrical the moment those pancakes hit the table. They don’t just sit on the plate – they spill over the edges like they’re trying to escape. Each stack is light, fluffy, and way bigger than it has any...
Eugene police seek suspect after unprovoked assault, racial slur on Willakenzie Road
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are asking for help identifying two suspects after a Black man in his 40s was assaulted late Wednesday night while out for his regular walk. At 11:43 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, Eugene Police responded to a report of an assault near 2520 Willakenzie Road. Police said the suspects had already left the scene when officers arrived.
On the Fly: The Paddock reimagined, Cafe Agora opens Springfield food truck
The Paddock has entered a new era of culinary revival this month after a two-year hiatus. The last owner, LaMonte Cherrick, operated The Paddock as a sports pub for about 20 years before retiring and selling the business in 2024. The new owners? James Beard-nominated chef Crystal Platt and sommelier...
Arrest made in suspected bias-crime assault at Eugene restaurant
Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of a bias crime Wednesday, April 15, after a reported assault of a Quechua man. Scott Eric Walrod is alleged to have grabbed and pushed the man to the ground April 10 at Fisherman’s Market in Eugene. “During this, the suspect is...
Fatal crashes plunge in Eugene, but city says work isn’t done
EUGENE, Ore. - Ten people were killed in traffic crashes on Eugene streets in 2025, a 55% decrease from 2024, which was Eugene's deadliest year on record with 22 fatal crashes. The City of Eugene's new 2025 Fatal Crash Report analyzes preliminary traffic crash data from the Oregon Department of...
This Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t...
I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety, the balance of fresh ingredients and rich, slow-cooked meats. It just never gets old. […]
