Eugene police finalizing policy on flock license plate readers
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is finalizing its policy on flock license plate readers, which are not yet fully operational but have already led to major arrests - including suspects in a double homicide. In Thursday night's Police Commission meeting, Chief Chris Skinner confirmed the flock cameras...
The Morning Stake | 2025.06.14
Texas Tech track & field is at nationals in Eugene, Oregon and you can check out results here, here, and here. Head coach Grant McCasland spoke to the media and I’m planning a breakdown that I’ll post on Monday. Feel free to watch.
As Eugene’s unhoused numbers rise, Blake Burrell helps struggling people dream
In the warmth of a late-spring day, in front of the Community Supported Shelters office on Grant Street, Blake Burrell strikes up a conversation with a familiar face. He gives a warm hug and kind words before unlocking the front door to the social service office. The office is full of resources like clothing,...
LTD Adjusts bus service in Downtown Eugene due to rallies
EUGENE, Ore. - Bus routes in downtown Eugene will see significant detours on Saturday, June 14, due to local events. According to Lane Transit District, the changes will impact Routes 01, 12, 13, 40, 51, 52, 66, 67, 91, 95, 96, and the EmX starting at 9 a.m. These adjustments...
Sierra Pacific Industries to invest in Eugene sawmill thanks to tax break
Sierra Pacific Industries will begin a multi-million dollar upgrade to the company's Eugene sawmill this summer, partially paid for with a tax exemption being used for the first time in Lane County. Sierra Pacific plans to spend $253 million on upgrades to its Eugene sawmill site on Highway 99. Company...
‘No Kings’ protest spotlights CALC, TALC
Protesters were asked to help TALC and CALC survive these tumultuous times: "We are two organizations who do nothing but humanitarian work. We step in where social services do not, and we help out our community at all times and in all ways. When people ask us what it is that we do, we tell people: What is it that you...
‘He is doing better’: Barn owl rescued from barbed wire in Brownsville continues recovery
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. — A barn owl that got stuck in a barbed wire fence in Brownsville and went viral on TikTok last week is improving. We spoke with the Chintimini Wildlife Center Thursday, which says the owl is now eating solid food and is no longer being tube fed.
Best MMA Gyms in Springfield, OR
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is rapidly growing in popularity, and Springfield, OR, is no exception. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced fighter aiming to sharpen your skills, Springfield offers a variety of gyms that cater to all levels of expertise. In this guide, we’ll explore some...
Man sentenced to more than seven years for robbing woman at gunpoint
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Nickolas Friend has been sentenced to 92 months in prison following a jury's guilty verdict on multiple charges, including robbery and unlawful use of a weapon. According to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, the charges stem from an incident on October 8, 2023, where Friend held...
Existential Dread Peaks as Woman Realizes It’s Time to Go to Walmart Again
SPRINGFIELD, OR — Local woman Kelly Harmon was reportedly enjoying a quiet Saturday morning, sipping coffee and pretending she didn’t have responsibilities, when a chill ran down her spine. “It hit me all at once,” she said, staring into the void. “We’re out of everything. And the only...