Crash closes Highway 126 westbound near Walton, expect long delays, use alternate routes
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Highway 126 westbound is closed 8 miles west of Walton at milepost 25 due to a crash, Oregon Dept. of Transportation reports. "Traffic is being flagged through, however we anticipate long delays," ODOT says. ODOT says to se an alternate route or delay your trip.
After deadly Hanukkah attack abroad, local Jewish community chooses to gather
A terrorist attack at a Sunday Hanukkah celebration in Australia has cast a shadow over the holiday for Jewish community members in Lane County. Two gunmen killed 15 people and injured at least 40 more in a mass shooting targeting Jewish people at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14. Hundreds had gathered there to celebrate the...
9 Enormous Thrift Stores In Oregon That Bargain Hunters Swear Are Better Than Costco
Looking for enormous thrift stores in Oregon that serious bargain hunters prefer over big box stores?. These 9 treasure troves offer incredible deals and unexpected finds!. 1. SuperThrift – Eugene (Eugene) The name SuperThrift isn’t just clever marketing – this place truly is super-sized. With its bold...
From Veneta to Vida, winds cause damage that sees trees blocking roads, fences completely...
Winds expected to continue through weekend, City of Eugene says to keep an eye out for debris that could block proper drainage.
‘Day Without an Immigrant’ events planned for Thursday in Eugene, Springfield
Community demonstrations are scheduled in Eugene and Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 18, for Day Without an Immigrant. Thursday, which is International Migrants Day, marks the first in a series of monthly events leading up to International Workers Day on May 1, according to Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste,...
Lane County advises homeless residents to seek shelter during upcoming storm
EUGENE, Ore. — For people experiencing homelessness during the upcoming storm, Lane County says that the different shelters in the area are the best place for people to go and stay safe. If you can, check the Lane County website, where you can find a list of shelters and...
Lawyers and advocates stand at the ready to help people ‘set aside’ their criminal...
A legal service in Eugene is helping individuals clear their criminal records, offering a path to new opportunities in employment and housing. The "Set Aside Clinic" assists eligible individuals in expunging past convictions, which organizers say removes significant barriers to rebuilding their lives. Tucker Campbell...
St. Vinnie’s says holiday meal food boxes are still available
A local nonprofit is offering food boxes with holiday meal fixings in the Eugene / Springfield area. As of Tuesday morning Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for. Chance Fortune with St. Vinnie's said they gave away...
Where to visit Santa the last week before Christmas
Christmas is almost here, and children have just a few more chances to tell Santa Claus what's on their list. Here are some places to meet Santa in western and central Oregon. For more holiday happenings, visit KLCC's community calendar, The Shortcut. Eugene. Santa will be available for visits and...
Driver Arrested for DUII and Resisting Arrest
A Eugene man was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly crashing into a resident’s fence while reportedly driving impaired and then resisting arrest.
