One driver hospitalized in two-vehicle crash that blocked northbound Highway 99
EUGENE, Ore. – A two-vehicle crash temporarily closed both northbound lanes of Highway 99 at Roosevelt Boulevard early Monday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they responded just past 5 a.m. on June 16 to a reported motor vehicle crash at Highway 99 and Roosevelt...
Father’s Day Classic Car Shows in Cottage Grove and Eugene
The love for vintage cars was on full display this Father’s Day as car shows in Cottage Grove and in Eugene brought out families celebrating Father’s Day by looking at classic cars.
An inside look at Lane County’s jail deflection program
Deflection programs are a new strategy in Oregon, designed to help people with substance abuse disorders avoid jail time. 28 counties have launched their own versions since fall, after state lawmakers re-criminalized low level drug possession. Today, Lane County’s program has deflected more than 170 people away from...
Springfield library’s multicultural summer events begin this week
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No Kings protest draws 10,000 demonstrators to downtown Eugene
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Eugene’s Gotcha Burger to open new locations in Valley River Center, Corvallis
Gotcha Burger to open new locations Eugene's favorite late-night burger joint is expanding its empire. Gotcha Burger will be opening two new locations in June: one at Valley River Center Mall , and one in Corvallis. Though the burger spot is expanding, all locations remain owned and operated by the Huntley family....
Flag Day demonstrations held on Saturday in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Ore. - Dozens gathered on the Saginaw exit bridge for a flag wave demonstration on Saturday in honor of Flag Day, held every year on June 14th. Demonstrators said they are honoring both the holiday and the 250th birthday of the United States Army,. Around 40 people lined the...
Hops erase five-run deficit in 7-5 win over Eugene
Early ripe, early rotten. That’s what it turned out to be for the Emeralds as the Hops came from five runs behind to defeat Eugene 7-5 on Saturday night, June 14, at Hillsboro Ballpark. After relinquishing five runs in the top half of the second, Hillsboro responded with a...
Springfield renames street to ‘Kyiv’ in show of solidarity with Ukrainians
A street in Springfield, Oregon, has been renamed in honor of the local Ukrainian community. Last month, the city agreed to rename a block in a residential neighborhood from “Kiev Street” to “Kyiv Street.” Now, a special blue-and-yellow street sign marks the site with the colors of Ukraine’s flag.
Lane Community College celebrates 60th commencement
On Saturday morning, Lane Community College graduates filed into a campus building while their loved ones waited inside the gymnasium. Excitement filled the air as graduates completed pronunciation cards, took pictures, and got their stoles ready. AJ Dixon, a 34-year-old graduate, was in a happy mood as he stood in...
