Sierra Pacific’s Highway 99 mill fined for wastewater violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined the Seneca Sawmill Co., owned by Sierra Pacific Industries, for releasing wastewater at limit-breaking levels — water that was at times too acidic and too turbid. Sierra Pacific Industries purchased Seneca’s sawmill at 90201 Highway 99 North in 2021. The sawmill...
‘Hoot, don’t shoot’ billboards bring owl battle to Portland
New billboards featuring two cuddling barred owls are going up around Portland, but their message is anything but warm and fuzzy. The billboards, including seven in the Portland area and one in Eugene, are part of a new campaign launched by animal welfare groups opposed to a federal agency’s plan to kill nearly half a
Maddux Madsen’s Hard Count And Canaan Moore’s Leg Kept Boise State Competitive In A...
Boise State's defense couldn't contain Oregon's big plays, giving up eight passes of 20 yards or more in a 34-27 loss. The Broncos will look to bounce back when Memphis comes to town this week.
City paid ex-employee $67,500 in settling discrimination lawsuit, documents show
The city of Eugene paid a former employee and his attorneys $67,500 to settle a federal employment discrimination lawsuit filed last year. The city agreed to pay Drae Charles $5,418 for lost wages, $16,256 for noneconomic losses, and $45,824 for attorney’s fees and costs. Lookout Eugene-Springfield obtained the settlem
A smoky taste of Texas, deep in the heart of Eugene
For his brisket, Sebastian Price has a 24-foot smoker, white oak chips and a direct line to Texas. Born to a Mexican mom and a Texan dad, Price is both a first-generation American and sixth-generation Texan. He didn’t learn English until kindergarten. He spent time on both sides of the border as a kid, and his family l
The Block Party Returns to Springfield for Year Seven with Civic, Business, and Community...
Free community celebration ignites historic Downtown Springfield on Saturday, September 12. Springfield’s The Block Party is back. Again. For the seventh time. Really, like it just won’t go away because everyone really, really seems to like it. Community Activation Network (CAN), the 501(c)(3) public charity behind the
Boise State’s Viral Moment May Have Just Gained a Whole Lot of New Fans
Boise State may have lost a close one to Oregon, but the Broncos definitely won over the internet. A video of the team dancing to Oregon's iconic "Shout" song has fans absolutely loving Boise State.
Eugene police seek public’s help in identifying hit and run driver
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Police Department (EPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run driver involved in a serious-injury crash. The crash happened at 11:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the intersection of West 11th Avenue and McKinley Street, according to EPD. The victim...
Neighbors come out against affordable housing development in Eugene
Leaders of a Eugene neighborhood association laid out their case against an affordable housing project planned in the east hills at a packed meeting Sept. 2. The planned Floral Hill Terrace development would subdivide a 3.9-acre lot off Floral Hill Drive east of Hendricks Park to create 16 single-family homes and six f
One detained after woman found dead in Eugene intersection
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police detectives are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead early Wednesday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said officers responded to West 11th Avenue and Seneca Road at 1:47 a.m. on Sept. 9 after receiving a report of a deceased person. T
