Turnovers make the difference as Thurston edges Sheldon
Defensive end Leofatu Filipe turned a Sheldon interception into six points, and it proved to be the difference as 5A Thurston knocked off 6A Sheldon 20-17 in a turnover-heavy battle Friday, Aug. 28. The game started off slowly, with Sheldon leading 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, but...
Eugene Police honors fallen Officer Oscar Duley nearly a century after his death
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department honored Officer Oscar Duley, remembering his service and sacrifice nearly a century after he was killed while assisting the Lane County Sheriff’s Office during a liquor raid in Marcola. Duley was 35 years old when he gave his life in the...
Springfield caregiving agency becomes employee owned, giving over 250 workers a stake
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Rise & Shine Social Enterprise has transitioned to an employee-owned model, giving its more than 250 employees an opportunity to build ownership in the Springfield company. The deal closed two weeks ago, and founder Cindy Koza announced the news to employees Thursday. Rise & Shine says...
As distance running booms across the country, Eugene Marathon reaps the benefits
The summer is easier. The team at the Eugene Marathon — race director Ian Dobson and his team of three employees — can take a breather and think about what they want the next year’s race to look like. They work seven-hour days instead of the longer...
Gov. Kotek responds after DOJ sues Oregon over in-state tuition for immigrants lacking legal...
Oregon – “Young people who grow up in Oregon, go to Oregon schools, and graduate from Oregon high schools are part of our communities and part of our future,” Gov. Tina Kotek said as the state faced a new lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice challenging Oregon laws that allow certain students without legal immig
Warming trend expected to begin this weekend
By Sunday, an upper-level low shifts eastward, allowing temperatures to warm slightly for the start of the week. A cooler and potentially wetter pattern is expected late next week, with rain becoming likely from late Tuesday through late Thursday.
Oregon’s pursuit of 5-star DT Kellen Hall takes major step forward with gameday visit...
The Oregon Ducks are making a major push for the Nation's No. 2 overall recruit Kellen Hall with a major need at defensive tackle.
I-105 W cleared in Eugene following earlier crash
EUGENE, Ore. — UPDATE 8/27/26 4:54 PM: According to Tripcheck the crash has been cleared and normal traffic patterns have resumed. Drivers on westbound Interstate 105 in Eugene are urged to slow down after a crash Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported at milepost 1.96 on I-105 westbound. One...
In sight of shore, Eugene swimmer falls ill, abandons English Channel crossing
Eugene city employee and swimmer Robin Mayall was only a half-mile from completing her swim across the English Channel, when a sudden serious medical condition abruptly ended her journey. Her decision to get out of the water may have saved her life. According to posts on Mayall’s Instagram account —...
Oregon Ducks crack top 12 for elite CB as recruiting battle with USC heats...
The Oregon Ducks were named one of 12 finalists for elite defensive back recruit Ca'ron Williams in a duel with the USC Trojans.
