College of Education encourages scholarship donations in Erick Njue’s honor
The University of Oregon’s College of Education is encouraging donations to general scholarships in memory of Erick Njue, a doctoral student in the COE, who was killed in a cyclist-motorist accident on Jan. 25. Andrea Olsen, director of stewardship and donor relations for the college, worked closely with Njue,...
Springfield shares updates on Glenwood redevelopment plans
The City of Springfield has been working for decades on plans to redevelop the Glenwood area. Community members can get an update on the project this week. Much of Glenwood is along the Willamette River, and that’s an area Springfield is focusing on for its Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. A...
Eugene police seek driver after silver Subaru runs red light and eludes stop
EUGENE, Ore. — Can you help the Eugene Police Department identify the driver of this Subaru?. Police are seeking help identifying the driver of a silver Subaru, who ran a red light and drove at a dangerous speed through a church parking lot to elude the officer, Eugene PD said.
Some snow may fall in the Willamette Valley this week, forecasters say
There’s some chance of low elevation snow for Oregon's valleys Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Tyler Kranz is a lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland. He said there are three possible scenarios. One is for snow in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. The second is for...
This Charming Lavender Farm Near Eugene Is Still A Hidden Gem In Oregon
Tucked along the scenic McKenzie River, there is a place where time slows down and the air smells like pure calm. Rows of soft purple blooms sway in the breeze, bees hum happily, and every corner feels made for wandering. McKenzie River Lavender is one of those rare spots that...
Eugene woman arrested for DUII after crash and chase
EUGENE, Ore. - A woman was arrested for DUII following a hit-and-run incident early on Feb. 13, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Jessica Danielle Tutt, was involved in multiple crashes before being apprehended. Tutt reportedly crashed a Toyota...
‘We want to stay’ ER doctors vow not to work for ApolloMD
The community is speaking out against PeaceHealth’s recent decision not to renew its emergency room staffing contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians, instead contracting with Atlanta-based ApolloMD. PeaceHealth ended its relationship with the local group after 35 years. Local physicians have said they would...
Willamette St. adds coffee shop, veg food truck; Blu Mist is back
Willamette Street is seeing some exciting developments in the food scene, with a new coffee shop and a new food truck settling into the swing of business just about two blocks from each other. Kingdom Koffee opened recently, serving up specialty drinks and snack bites to customers. The Spark, a mobile food truck that...
Students, community rally at UO amid ‘Day Without an Immigrant’ calls for policy change
EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon students gathered on Monday on campus to protest federal immigration enforcement actions and how the university reacts to them. Students and community members gathered at the administration building, pushing for change amid tensions between federal agents and undocumented...
Three suspects sought after anti-ICE protest riot at Eugene Federal Building, FBI says
EUGENE, Ore. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of three individuals involved in the vandalism and/or destruction of government property in Eugene, Oregon, the FBI said. On January 30, 2026, 400 to...

















