More than 5,000 runners set for 52nd annual Butte to Butte race in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — More than 5,000 runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets tomorrow as part of Independence Day celebrations for the 52nd annual Butte to Butte event. Hosted by the Oregon Track Club since 1973, Butte to Butte is a series of races named for...
Refrigerators Donated to Everyone Village
Thanks to funding from Lane County, residents at the Everyone Village microvillage housing pilot program will have their own refrigerator.
Search for Missing Teen in Danger
The Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Eugene teenager who may be in danger.
19 Oregon counties in drought emergency as low rivers raise July 4 boating concerns
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — 19 Oregon counties are currently under drought emergency status including Coos and Douglas counties, and lower water levels could pose a threat to a holiday weekend filled with boaters and floaters. We hit the water with the Lane County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol to learn...
Attorney seeks release for murder defendant in Eugene bite-mark case
A man whose murder conviction was tossed out after he spent 35 years in prison should be released from jail pending the next steps in his case, the man’s attorney said in a court filing. Robert Wallace Lyons, 61, has been held in the Lane County Jail since June...
Field fire near Perkins and Central roads contained before reaching home
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A field fire that threatened a home near Perkins and Central roads on Thursday afternoon was contained before causing any structural damage, according to the Lane Fire Authority. The Lane Fire Authority (LFA) responded at about 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, after receiving a report...
Suicide in Lane County jail spurs wrongful death lawsuit
The estate of a Springfield man who took his own life in a Lane County jail is suing the government for failing to prevent his death. Patrick McAllister, 33, was discovered hanging in his cell in March 2025. He died 10 days later. His estate is now accusing county officials...
Oregon ER doctors win a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against a national company
In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.
Warming Up for the Holiday
Today will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-70s before we begin a warmup tomorrow, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
West Eugene Community Newsletter for Thursday, July 2
Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be beautiful with partial sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
