Some Eugene students could see larger class sizes after 4J budget cuts
Students who’ve returned to high school in Eugene this month might see more classmates sitting around them. The potential for larger class sizes comes after Eugene 4J laid off hundreds of employees this year, including instructors. Under 4J’s current targets for class size, freshman and sophomore classes could see...
Firefighters respond to fire at abandoned building off Highway 99
Firefighters with Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) were called to a reported commercial fire at an abandoned building along Highway 99 on Friday, Sept. 11. At 9:31 a.m., ESF crews were dispatched to Porky’s at 796 Highway 99. ESF said the structure had previously been identified as abandoned and was listed by the departme
True freshman tracker: Eight Oregon freshmen make debuts, and 13 total play in loss...
STILLWATER, Okla. — Eight members of Oregon's 2026 class made their collegiate debuts, and five others played in their second games in the team's 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday in Stillwater. Appearing in his second game, Messiah Hampton was the only frosh to touch the ball on...
7 Oregon transfers have failed to deliver, adding to the Ducks’ growing problems
Part of Oregon's problems through two games has been a lack of contributions from the Ducks' incoming transfers.
SF Giants High-A affiliate lose to Vancouver Canadians in Championship Series
The Eugene Emeralds advanced to the Northwest League Championship Series for the second straight year. For the second straight year, the SF Giants High-A affiliate did not come out on top.
Everyone Village to host a community music festival in Eugene
Everyone Village is hosting its first ever music festival to celebrate four years of operations. On a 3.5 acre site in West Eugene, Everyone Village is a supportive housing community made up of 80 tiny homes. The program features two workforce development programs, on-site mental health counseling and drug or alcohol r
A Michigan win and Oregon loss could shake things up for 5-star Ducks commit...
Dakota Guerrant picked a great time to visit Michigan.
Planned pickleball project prosperous, but proponents plead for final $1 million
A planned pickleball complex in Eugene is about $1 million away from hitting its fundraising goal. Organizers say they are close to the end of a yearslong effort to pay for the multicourt project entirely with donations. The $6.2 million project would turn a stretch of grass at Lane Community...
Coast Guard rescues injured hiker on North Sister
On Saturday Sept. 5, a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station North Bend helped rescue an injured hiker on North Sister in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The hiker had injuries to their knee and wrist. Due to the loose rocks and steep terrain, a ropes team was...
Ducks shatter the illusions of love with shocking loss in Stillwater
Oregon's 39-31 loss in T. Boone Pickens Stadium was a thorough failure of coaching and culture. Outgained 554-281, the Ducks were slow, sloppy, and uninspired in all phases.

















