Get a rare look inside Oregon’s new Mormon temple
A video walk-through of the Willamette Valley Temple offers a rare look inside one of the sacred spaces of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — and for a limited time, the public is invited in. From the moment visitors pass through the stained glass doors, the...
Oregon Country Fair Drops 2026 Artist Lineup: The Rumble, Sierra Hull, Sam Grisman Project,...
The Oregon Country Fair has shared the lineup for its July 10-12, 2026 gathering set along the Long Tom River in Veneta, Ore. The time-honored tradition of congregating beneath thick conifer branches in a fairy-like environment bathed in sparkling sunlight promotes the occasion’s chosen kin-focused approach, functioning like a reunion set to songs by an undeniably adept group of musicians...
Eugene’s ‘Sacred Fence’ is Coming — So, Here’s a Short History of Fences Erected...
The fence around the Old Federal Building is coming soon, and barriers have been set up, forming a makeshift sidewalk in anticipation of the fence’s arrival. On Feb. 12, the monthly Eugene Police Commission meeting featured the eye-opening — but not surprising — announcement that the Old Federal Building would soon feature a fence.
ApolloMD CEO begins testimony in lawsuit against PeaceHealth, ApolloMD
EUGENE, Ore. — ApolloMD leadership testified Tuesday to defend the legality of the coming overhaul of PeaceHealth Oregon's Lane County emergency departments in their fight against a lawsuit filed by Eugene Emergency Physicians last month. For a second day, a federal judge heard testimony in the lawsuit against PeaceHealth...
South Fork McKenzie River restoration to improve water quality, fish habitat
BLUE RIVER, Ore. - A major river restoration project will begin in early May along the South Fork McKenzie River, reconnecting flowing water to more than 335 acres of the river's historic floodplain. The USDA Forest Service, McKenzie Watershed Council, Eugene Water & Electric Board and McKenzie River Trust are...
Lane County approves emergency measure to stabilize two historic covered bridges
The Currin Bridge, which spans the Row River, is now closed to pedestrians due to safety issues. Lane County has taken emergency action to address deterioration of two covered bridges near Cottage Grove; the Currin Bridge which spans the Row River and the Stewart Bridge which crosses Mosby Creek. Lane...
Lane County Commissioner files federal claim after probe finds retaliation violations
Lane County Commissioner David Loveall is challenging Lane County in federal court, filing a claim one day before he spoke in studio about what he says are violations of his constitutional rights. The claim follows a third-party investigation released in February that found Loveall violated county policy by retaliating against...
Burns Man Sentenced for Stealing Mail While Working for Postal Service
EUGENE, Ore. — A Burns, Oregon man has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to repeatedly stealing mail while employed by the United States Postal Service in eastern Oregon. Patrick Wright, 44, received a sentence of 45 days in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release....
Dog attack in Churchill neighborhood sends man to hospital
EUGENE, Ore. - A man was attacked by a loose dog while walking on a pathway near Burlington Drive on Monday evening, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said the 47-year-old victim made it to a nearby home in the 2200 block of Burlington Drive in the Bailey Hill Road area for help. Eugene Springfield Fire and Eugene Police responded to...
Pedestrian dies after being struck on Oregon highway
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Eugene woman was struck and killed on Saturday while crossing a highway, Oregon State Police announced. The crash took place just before 11 p.m. on Highway 42 near milepost 76. Investigators say that a man was driving a red Ford Focus west on the...
