Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. — Across the country, May Day protests, rallies and marches took place on International Workers’ Day. Thousands of protests took place on Friday with some of the largest taking place in North Carolina, where teachers rallied for higher pay and increased funding. Closer to home, rallies...

In Oregon, rivers do more than shape the landscape, they set the scene for some unforgettable meals. Along winding waterways and peaceful banks, restaurants take full advantage of flowing views paired with seriously good food. Think fresh seafood, locally inspired dishes, and plates that taste even better with water gliding...

Friday, May 1, was a tense day in Eugene School District 4J. More than 265 staff members received layoff notices at 5 p.m. Others learned their hours would be reduced or they’d be transferred to new schools. “People were checking their emails all day,” said special education teacher Lily...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026-27 operating budget to the district’s Budget Committee on May 7, 2026 as it works to close a projected $7.9 million deficit for the upcoming school year. The proposed budget is available for review on the district’s website....

A 23-year-old Eugene man being held in the Lane County Jail faces new charges after reportedly punching a deputy in the face Thursday, April 30, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said. Reid Michael Squires continued striking the deputy until another person in jail custody intervened, the sheriff’s office said...

After months of steady work, Diamond View Skills Park is entering its final stretch. Jack Hill and Tom Lyons, the organizers behind the project which sits on W Commercial Street, are now turning toward community work days and a potential summer opening. “We’re getting closer,” said Hill, who began working...

EUGENE, Ore. - FOOD for Lane County is holding its 32nd annual Empty Bowls sale today. Hundreds of hand-crafted bowls made by local artists will be sold. Each bowl comes with a coupon for a free bowl of soup from participating local businesses. Money raised from bowl sales supports the mission of FOOD for Lane County to help those experiencing food insecurity. The organization...

EUGENE, Ore. — A man was taken to the hospital after drinking an unknown substance during an arrest in Eugene on Monday, the Eugene police Department said. At 3:25 p.m. on April 30, 45-year-old Tracy Justin Cooke came to retrieve property at a Eugene Police Evidence facility - but employees found he had three warrants.

Eugene, OR – A nurse practitioner from the Eugene-Springfield area was recently recognized for her actions after performing CPR on a person who collapsed at an airport while she was traveling out of state with her family. According to HEARTsafe Eugene Springfield and Eugene Springfield Fire, Adina Henderson, a...

Lane County’s proposed budget for its next fiscal year has a critical goal: buying time to avoid deeper cuts to essential services like public safety and rural patrol services. The county’s proposed 448-page budget, released this week, comes amid a strained financial time for the county and other local...