Springfield City Councilors weigh pros and cons of possible land annexation for PeaceHealth hospital
A proposed behavioral health facility was on Monday night’s agenda for the Springfield City Council. For just over two hours, councilors heard testimony on plans to annex 18 acres in the North Gateway area and heard roughly 20 people testify for or against the proposal. If approved, PeaceHealth’s Timber...
New Spanish food truck, Carousel, opens in Springfield
A new food truck, Carousel , is opening in Springfield, bringing Spanish cuisine to Lane County in a way Ryan Josef-Maier doesn't think the city has seen quite yet. His menu boasts small dishes packed with big flavor, from Spanish tortillas to tempeh chorizo skewers. I spoke to Josef-Maier about how he transitioned fro
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro takes four of six with Spokane, preps for first place Eugene
The Hops returned home this past week following two consecutive weeks on the road, and made the most of it, winning four of the last five games of their six-game set with visiting Spokane to take the series four games to two. Hillsboro managed just 26 runs over the series’...
NASU holds 58th annual Mother’s Day powwow
The Native American Student Association at the University of Oregon held its 58th annual Mother’s Day Powwow across May 8 to 10. Powwows are important social gatherings in Indigenous communities; they’re festive, social events centered on dance and song performance. NASU hosts the Mother’s Day Powwow every year to cele
Eugene gas prices fall slightly
EUGENE, Ore. — Drivers in Eugene saw a small break at the pump over the past week, even as prices remain far higher than they were a month and a year ago. Average gasoline prices in Eugene fell 4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.25 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 78 stations in Eugene
Lane County walks for mental health awareness in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness brought the community together through a walk focused on support and connection during Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Lane County hosted its 8th annual NAMI-Walks fundraiser at Island Park in Springfield. The event featured a non-competitive 5K walk, live
Eugene Vintage Fest celebrates sustainability with 65 vendors
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Vintage Fest returned to the Farmers Market Pavilion for its fifth year, bringing together dozens of vintage vendors and community members. Organizers say this year's event focused on sustainability, with 65 vendors offering vintage clothing, media and home goods. Attendees could also get free
Hult Center launches statewide competition for high school performers
EUGENE, Ore. - The statewide program celebrates excellence in high school musical theater and recognizes students and educators shaping the future of the arts across Oregon. Eighteen high schools representing 12 Oregon school districts are participating in this official regional awards program of the National High Scho
Oregon schools struggle with budget shortfalls driven by enrollment and tax issues
The University of Oregon's $95 million two-year deficit is the largest among area educational institutions. The University of Oregon faces a $65 million budget shortfall for 2026, following a $30 million deficit in 2025, leading to layoffs and uncertainty about future cuts, with no final decisions yet made on how the u
Oregon news roundup: Lakeview finances, Eugene housing and Oregon apple history
This week’s regional roundup takes us across Oregon — from a Southern Oregon town facing financial strain, to a mobile home park fighting for stability, to volunteers preserving the state’s agricultural history one apple at a time. A small Oregon town faces financial peril. Can residents save...

















