Health Care for All Oregon launches push for universal care
Oregon may become the first state in the union to create and implement a single-payer health insurance system, sometimes referred to as ‘Medicare For All.’. Nancy Forrest: On April 19, 2026, the Lane County chapter of Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) hosted a town hall in Eugene to present progress being made on a multiyear campaign designed to reform how health insurance...
Slocum Orthopedics celebrates construction progress of $30M surgery center in Eugene
Slocum Orthopedics held a girder signing event to mark the construction of its new $30 million ambulatory surgery center in Eugene, which will open in 2027 with expanded facilities and services.
Lindemann Engineering Joining Forces With Gray Area KTM
Ed Sorbo’s Lindemann Engineering is moving from southern California to join forces with Gray Area KTM in Eugene, Oregon, bringing two race-oriented shops under one roof. Lindemann’s current lease is expiring, and a conversation with a mutual friend put Sorbo in touch with the Gray family, owners of Gray Area KTM. Said Sorbo, “These guys reminded me of Sportbike Hawaii back in the...
8 charged in drug trafficking ring
EUGENE, Ore.- Eight individuals have been charged for their role in a transnational criminal organization (TCO) transporting narcotics into California from Mexico and distributing it
Bicyclist killed in River Road collision
This story has been updated with new information. Police crash scene investigators shut down a block of River Road at Rosetta Avenue in Eugene for more than four hours after a fatal collision between a pickup and bicyclist Saturday, May 2. “The bicyclist is deceased,” Eugene police officer Alex Perez...
May foodie events: VeganFest, Asian Night Market, Tea Festival and more
As the weather heats up, so too are Lane County’s cultural and food-centered markets and festivals. May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and the Eugene-Springfield area is hosting events to celebrate. It’s also Oregon Wine Month, so be sure to visit your favorite vineyard or winery in Lane County.
No More Innertubes at “Splash!”
Visitors to the public swimming pool “Splash!” in Springfield may notice a lack of innertubes which Willamalane staff say is due to rising costs.
Two Eugene restaurants — The Davis and Izakaya Meiji — shutter abruptly
Two longstanding Eugene restaurants — The Davis and Izakaya Meiji — have closed. After two decades in business, The Davis closed in mid-April, stating on its website, “It’s meant so much to us and we’re sad to say goodbye, but all things come to end. C’est la vie. We have nothing but gratitude for our loyal patrons, we appreciate and wish you all the best...
Eugene police to target red-light, stop-sign violations and seat belt use in May
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police will step up traffic enforcement in May, focusing on drivers who run red lights or stop signs and those who fail to wear seat belts. With what the department described as a noticeable increase in some types of crashes, Eugene Police is making traffic safety a top priority in 2026. In addition to the Traffic Safety Unit, all Eugene Police...
Linn County voters to decide Harrisburg Fire & Rescue levy
Voters will decide this month on a new local option levy for the Harrisburg Fire & Rescue District. The five-year levy would be at a rate of 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. It would be used to continue to fund professional firefighting staff, replace protective gear and provide fleet maintenance for emergency vehicles.
