Whiteaker neighborhood dispute leads to arrest of armed man
EUGENE, Ore. - A 47-year-old Eugene man was arrested on Tuesday evening for allegedly brandishing and swinging a bar at neighbors in the Whitaker neighborhood, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they responded at 9:41 p.m. to a dispute occurring on Cheshire Avenue. Simon Eduardo Manso, 47,...
Oregon Country Fair weekend: 57 citations issued but safer driving noted, deputies say
VENETA, Ore. - The Oregon Country Fair weekend saw a successful event with enhanced safety efforts, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies issued 57 citations, including 20 for speeding and nine for seatbelt violations. However, deputies made three arrests related to the fair. Elijah David Russo, 31,...
Lane County Farmers Market brings back evening festivities
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Striking gold again: Bohemia Mining Days celebrates 66 years in Cottage Grove
Bohemia Mining Days returns to Cottage Grove this week for its 66th year to celebrate the region’s Gold Rush-era history. The festival runs Thursday through Saturday and features live music, historical demonstrations, contests, and a parade. The event almost didn’t happen last year, after the longtime organizing...
Eugene Springfield Fire crews rescue multiple rafters in separate river incidents Tuesday
Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to two separate water rescues Tuesday evening after rafters ran into trouble on local rivers. According to a release from ESF, the first incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on the McKenzie River near Armitage Park, where a group of five became stranded beneath a bridge...
BRING Recycling eyes expansion in northwest Eugene for new services
EUGENE, Ore. - BRING Recycling is planning to expand its services to the northwest region of Eugene. The nonprofit organization specializes in salvaging and selling surplus building materials to prevent waste in landfills. BRING Recycling's executive director, Sonya Carlson, highlighted the need for expansion in...
Man accused of setting fire on Cottage Grove highway overpass
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University of Oregon dean resigns amid travel expenses scrutiny
EUGENE, Ore. - The dean of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication is stepping down amid scrutiny over travel expenses. Juan-Carlos Molleda will resign effective August 1 and return to a faculty role. The resignation was confirmed by a journalism employee after an announcement was made to...
Eugene officials face backlash on cameras amid sanctuary city ties and ICE detentions
EUGENE, Ore. — Flock cameras, deportations, and sanctuary law concerns sparked emotional testimonies at Monday night's Eugene City Council meeting. Dozens of residents filled the council chambers, with many demanding answers following reports of ICE agents detaining people at the ICE office in Eugene's Federal...