A Lane County indoor multi-use facility is gaining new momentum
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Travel Lane County is pushing for an indoor multi-use facility, saying such a space can help with economic dips during the winter time. On Oct. 21, the non-profit presented to the Lane County Board of Commissioners about the importance of bringing a facility like this to the area, after years of...
Lane County, OR – Veneta Man Arrested Twice; Allegedly Threatened Victim With Gun, Found...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Eugene, OR – A Veneta man was arrested twice in three days after Lane County deputies said he threatened a victim with a firearm and was later found with methamphetamine. According to the Lane County...
Eugene Police Help Capture Florida Fugitive Tied to Armed Robbery at Local Nightclub
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department was instrumental in assisting Florida law enforcement officers in arresting a fugitive living in Oregon’s Lane County. Forty-seven-year-old Steven Charles Whitney was also a suspect in an armed robbery at the Cowfish Dance Club & Cafe in Eugene in June, earlier this year.
Officials enlist neighbors in battle with high-tech burglary ring
Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa: This is a well-funded, highly organized crime syndicate that we are dealing with. Presenter: Eugene Springfield residents learned Thursday night about a criminal enterprise that’s built on surveillance, Wi-Fi jamming devices, and burglary crews posing as delivery...
Springfield, OR Motorcyclist Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash on I-5 in Linn County
LINN COUNTY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Springfield man died after a chain-reaction motorcycle crash on Interstate 5 in Linn County on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the two-vehicle crash near milepost 234 at approximately 11:40 a.m. The preliminary investigation indicated that a...
PacifiCorp settles with wineries, vineyards for $125 million from damage caused by 2020 Labor...
EUGENE, Ore. – Total settlements from PacifiCorp for the 2020 Labor Day fires near $750 million, from their newest settlement with Oregon and Northern California wineries and vineyards. Territorial Vineyards is one of the 96 Oregon wineries included in the settlement. “That problem came to Oregon on Labor Day...
Famous ‘billboard sandwich’ still draws I-5 travelers to this Oregon bakery
The Creswell Bakery south of Eugene is a delicious destination that draws in locals as well as travelers taking a break from Interstate 5. Classically trained chef Heidi Tunnell and her crew offer from-scratch artisan breads, savory single-serving meat or veggie pies and house-cured beef and ham sandwiches along with...
Man accused of assault sets own house on fire during standoff, Lane Co. sheriff...
LANE COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested for assault charges on Saturday after he burned his house down during a standoff with deputies in Lane County, according to the sheriff’s office. At about 3 p.m., deputies with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office were sent to an address...
Oregon woman dies following crash on I-5 near Lacey, State Patrol reports
A 67-year-old Springfield, Oregon, woman died at an area hospital Friday night after a wreck on Interstate 5 near Lacey, according to Washington State Patrol. About 7:20 p.m., the woman was headed north on I-5 approaching the Nisqually bridge. Troopers say she crashed into a right side barrier, which then sent her...
Nate Bittle, Ege Demir dominate inside for Oregon in exhibition win over Utah
EUGENE — Oregon dominated the paint, the glass and capitalized on turnovers against a much smaller and less athletic Utah. Nate Bittle had 20 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Ege Demir had 14 points and five rebounds to lead the Ducks in a 73-53 exhibition win over the Utes on Friday night in front of 6,893...

















