Public gets a peek at plans for Glenwood riverfront development
Photos of modern apartment buildings and urban green spaces stood on easels in a party room at Roaring Rapids Pizza Co. on Thursday, Feb. 19, as community members filled the room to learn about plans for riverfront development in Glenwood. “I like the idea of affordable housing mixed in with...
Faculty say they’re ready to strike at Lane Community College
After 10 months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, members of Lane Community College Education Association (LCCEA) voted by 92% to approve a strike, the union announced Feb. 17. To prepare for a faculty walkout at the Eugene campus, hundreds of members completed union-sponsored “strike schools” from Jan. 31 to...
LTD’s rural shuttle pilot in Lane County aims to improve access
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane Transit District (LTD) is set to introduce a new Rural Shuttle Pilot on March 2 in South Lane County, Mohawk Valley, and along the Highway 36 corridor, including Mapleton and Deadwood. According to LTD, the initiative aims to provide crucial transit services in rural areas where...
Oregon among schools signing most 5-stars in last four recruiting cycles
By Hunter Shelton, On3 Rivals: The 2026 recruiting cycle came to a close earlier this month, meaning 32 high school prospects are now officially headed to the college ranks as a five-star. This past cycle brought plenty of surprises, as the likes of Houston, Vanderbilt, Maryland , and Utah all...
Eugene’s College Hill water tanks hit a significant milestone
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is overseeing the construction of two new, seismically-sound water tanks on College Hill. Work began in 2024, with demolition of the original, 1940s-era reservoir. The major infrastructure project just hit a milestone, according to EWEB Principal Engineer Laura Farthing. “We have...
As ApolloMD’s CEO, emergency care in Lane County is personal for me.
Change in health care is never easy. It is especially difficult when it involves physicians who have cared for this community for decades. I understand why many people in Eugene, Florence and Cottage Grove have questions about recent changes to emergency services at PeaceHealth. I want to speak directly to...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: 100% Rain in Eugene Today, Wet Roads on I-5 Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is already damp this morning, and headlights reflect off wet pavement across Eugene. Light rain falls steadily, and temperatures hover near 43 degrees under thick gray clouds....
Florence man convicted of rape arrested in California after 18 months on the run
California police Tuesday, Feb. 17, arrested a 48-year-old convicted rapist from Florence who was wanted by authorities since he failed to show up in court for his June 2024 sentencing hearing. Jack Duane Crist was arrested at an apartment in Chico, California, by Chico police detectives, the Lane County Sheriff’s...
REI must reinstate fired worker
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ordered REI to reinstate a Eugene worker who was fired during a May 2023 unionization effort and pay her full back pay and other damages. Union supporter Lindlee Hamlin — an 11-year REI bike shop employee — was terminated for clocking in more...
Oregon students discover forestry careers at logging conference
The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference in Eugene is focused on promoting responsible forestry and youth involvement, with over 900 high school students participating in career development events and the conference concluding Saturday.
