Oregon joins lawsuit over cuts to grants that help crime victims
A lawsuit joined by Oregon’s attorney general on Monday, Aug. 18, seeks to stop the withholding of crime-victim grants from states unwilling to assist in immigration enforcement. Oregon joins 20 other states in the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice. The lawsuit asks a federal district court judge...
Parks Levy is Bringing New Life to Outdoor Lane County
When voters approved Lane County's five-year Parks Levy in 2022, supporters hoped it would mean more than fresh coats of paint and new picnic tables. Less than two years in, officials are pointing out that differences are already visible - and park-goers are noticing. "First impressions matter," said Parks...
22-year-old Eugene man accused of ‘Rapper Bot’ cyberattacks
An Oregon man was charged in a federal complaint on Tuesday for allegedly leading large-scale cyberattacks across dozens of countries.
Pet of the Week: Hippo
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Hippo, is a young terrier/pit bull mix who is a loving and smart boy seeking out his fur-ever home!. Greenhill Humane Society staffers said that this one-year-old pup weighs 60 pounds and, while he takes a bit of time to warm up to new people, once acclimated, he becomes a puddle...
Eugene Police Assist ATF in Early Morning Raids Against Gun Trafficking
Early morning action unfolded in Eugene today, where local police played a supporting role in a federal crackdown on gun trafficking. Eugene Police Department (EPD) SWAT, as described in a statement released by the city, assisted the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in executing search warrants at two...
Eugene man arrested with stolen guns, drugs after chase
EUGENE, Ore. - Police arrested 35-year-old Adam Cole Young following a dramatic sequence of events involving narcotics and firearms, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said Young was involved in a "mobile dispute" where he rear-ended his girlfriend’s vehicle and chased her onto Willamette...
Eugene PD’s Street Crimes Unit recovers guns, drugs, and stolen Rutgers gear
EUGENE, Ore. — A 35-year-old man was arrested following a series of events that began with a mobile dispute and led to the discovery of illicit narcotics and firearms at a residence on West 37th Avenue in Eugene. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) says that their Street Crimes Unit...
Sue Kesey’s legacy: Springfield Creamery’s co-founder passes at 86
EUGENE, Ore. - Springfield Creamery has announced the passing of its co-founder and former CEO, Sue Kesey, at the age of 86. Sue Kesey, who passed away on Aug. 18, was a pivotal figure in the natural foods industry and a beloved leader within the community. Kesey, alongside her husband Chuck, founded Springfield...
Sheriff’s office warns of tragic outcomes as seven DUII arrests made over weekend
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. "However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways," LCSO says in a media release.
Rural transit changes ahead in south Lane County as a pilot project ends
Transit service changes in rural southern Lane County will require residents in Cottage Grove and surrounding communities to adjust how they schedule and plan trips for medical appointments, work, shopping trips or other needs. Some 16 people gathered Monday, Aug. 18, in a community center in Cottage Grove to hear...