Trapped driver rescued from car after two-vehicle crash in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – A person was sent to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a crash that trapped them in their car, forcing responders to pull the door off the vehicle to rescue them. According to Eugene Springfield Fire, at about 2:30 p.m. on March 25, emergency personnel responded to...
‘Hamilton’ star Simon Longnight returns to Eugene for a heartfelt homecoming performance
EUGENE, Ore. — Simon Longnight makes a bit of a grand return home to Eugene as one of the stars of the U.S. tour of "Hamilton," opening Tuesday at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. It has been years since Longnight has been to Eugene, with the actor...
Pacific Storm Warning: Northern California, Oregon, and Washington Face High Winds, Heavy Snow Risk...
Sacramento, CA – A new round of active weather is set to impact Northern California, Oregon, and Washington starting Monday, March 31, and continuing through Thursday, April 3, bringing elevated risks of heavy mountain snow and high winds across the region. According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento,...
How to get an 85-cent blizzard at Oregon Dairy Queen locations
Dairy Queen is celebrating its 85th birthday this summer with a sweet deal. Oregonians who are Dairy Queen Rewards members can snag a small blizzard for only 85 cents now through April 6, with a purchase of at least $1. The deal coincides with the fast food chain's new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, which will be...
Rare severe thunderstorms forecast for West Coast. Here’s where worst weather may hit
Dangerous thunderstorms in Seattle and Portland, Ore. on Wednesday could feature hail as large as tennis balls, damaging wind gusts and even a tornado.
Feds investigating Oregon school, activities association for possible Title IX violations
A male competing against females and using a girls locker room while girls were changing clothing spurred a Department of Education investigation of possible Title IX violations in Oregon.
Eugene man jailed after allegedly attacking woman in van
EUGENE, Ore. – A man is in jail on charges including assault after allegedly attacking a woman in her van who tried to use a machete to defend herself. According to court records, at about 11 a.m. on March 21, multiple callers in the area of Lawrence Street near Fourth Avenue reported a man was hanging onto a van,...
Oregon Weather Alert: Severe Spring Thunderstorms Hit Eugene Wednesday With 90% Rain Chance Through...
Eugene, OR – A powerful spring weather pattern is heading for western Oregon, with severe thunderstorms forecast to strike Eugene on Wednesday. Residents across Lane County should prepare for heavy rain, thunder, and potential travel disruptions, especially along Interstate 5. According to the National Weather...
Oregon Braces for Rare Tornado Risk as Severe Storms Target the Willamette Valley
A rare and potentially dangerous weather event is expected to impact parts of Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes—an unusual combination for the region. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm...
Three suspects arrested in Barger Drive area shots fired investigation, police say
EUGENE, Ore. – Police arrested three suspects for disorderly conduct and cited a fourth person following an investigation into gun shots fired in the Barger Drive area early on Tuesday, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that police responded at 12:25 a.m. on March 25 to...
