Eugene mom says Skinner Butte ceremony dishonored her son’s memory
EUGENE, Ore. - A local mother says her Memorial Day visit to honor her son killed in Iraq was disrupted by a group she believes misrepresented the meaning of the holiday. Linda Gibson's son, Brennan, died in Iraq in 2006. The Thurston High School graduate is buried at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, but his n
University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding new artificial intelligence-integrated cameras designed to identify smoke within minutes and improve early response in the Columbia Gorge. Google is providing $250,000 to install and...
Kairos Expands Eugene Outpatient Mental Health Services With New $2.1 Million Facility Project
Kairos Northwest has announced the continued expansion of its Lane Services outpatient program in Eugene, increasing access to mental health care for children, young adults, and families across the region. The organization recently finalized the sale of the property that will house its new outpatient clinic, marking a
Single-vehicle fatal crash on I-105 under investigation after rollover collision, Eugene Police say
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning on Interstate 105. According to police, Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire responded at approximately 6:56 a.m. on May 23 to a rollover crash on I-105 eastbound between I-5 and Coburg Road.
ESF crews respond to single-vehicle crash on I-105 that leaves one dead and one...
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire and the Eugene Police Department responded to a serious single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Interstate 105 eastbound just east of Coburg Road. According to emergency officials, multiple fire units, including Engine 6, Engine 4, Truck 1, Truck 2, Battalion 1, and Medic units,...
Ehly: Tech-free classrooms only work if they’re well-intentioned
At least half of the classes I’ve taken this year have restricted or outright banned all use of technology during class. It feels like that number is only going up, and not just at the University of Oregon. An Oregon executive order that went into effect Oct. 31, 2025,...
Free Memorial Day meals served at Eugene park for those in need
EUGENE, Ore. - The local group Neighbors Feeding Neighbors served a free breakfast and takeaway lunch on Memorial Day at Washington Jefferson Park in Eugene. Volunteers fed anyone who showed up for a little more than an hour. Organizers say they typically don't serve meals on a Monday but decided to offer food for the
Lane County SAR rescues lost, dehydrated person near Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue found a person who got lost and was having a medical emergency near the 85000 block of Sharen Road south of Eugene on Friday evening, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said that SAR crews responded around 5...
Between Eugene And Salem Is Oregon’s Underrated Birdwatching Refuge Full Of Trails And Canada...
When it comes to birdwatching havens, states like Texas, Florida, and California often top the list, largely due to destinations such as the Everglades National Park and Point Reyes National Seashore. But birders out and about to spot their feathered friends aren't just limited to these headliner spots — or states. In
Memorial Day ceremony at Pioneer Cemetery honors Civil War dead and local pioneers
EUGENE, Ore. — A local Memorial Day ceremony was held at Pioneer Cemetery in Eugene Monday. 94 years in the making, this ceremony has been organized by the American Legion Post 3 since 1930. The cemetery is located on the University of Oregon campus and has strong connections to...
