7-Eleven Store Fire Investigation
No injuries were reported in a fire at a River Road 7-Eleven store on Monday evening, according to fire officials.
Springfield schools face projected $10.4M shortfall amid enrollment drop and rising costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools is projecting a $10.4 million budget deficit for the 2026-27 school year. This was announced during the district's Budget Committee work session. The district says the reason for the shortfall is due to low enrollment, salary and benefit increases, inflation, and...
Eugene shooting leaves one hospitalized with life-threatening injuries; EPD seeking tips
EUGENE, Ore. — A late-night shooting in Eugene left one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, prompting a response from the Eugene Police Department’s (EPD) Violent Crimes Unit and Forensic Evidence Unit. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers reported shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow...
Churchill Lancers Win 5A Coed Game Day State Championship
EUGENE, Ore. - After years of rebuilding and relentless dedication, the Churchill Lancers ar…
Utah dishes out offer to 3-star running back from California
Utah recently joined several Division I programs in the race for Malachi McFarland, whose recruitment has blown up recently as many consider the class of 2027 p
CLDC: Federal charges dismissed for 5 protestors in Eugene; more cases pending
EUGENE, Ore. — The Civil Liberties Defense Center says five of its clients had federal charges stemming from protests at the Federal Building in Eugene dismissed Friday, with about a dozen clients still waiting to receive court dates for recent protests. Though clients' names were not revealed, as the...
American Academy of Emergency Medicine extends support for EEP amidst PeaceHealth changes
PeaceHealth is ending its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP) and hiring ApolloMD to manage emergency services; all 41 EEP clinicians have chosen not to work for ApolloMD, and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is supporting EEP and raising concerns about the transition.
Oregon Weather Alert Today: Rain and Snow Now Impacting Eugene With Slick I-5 Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is waking up to a cold, damp February morning in Eugene. Wet pavement glistens under low gray clouds, and light rain mixes with snow in heavier bursts. At Mahlon Sweet Field,...
A labor of love at Armitage Park
Carol and Roger Hansen met while working, romantically enough, at Costco. In 1997, they got married and entered property management together, beginning a lifelong partnership that took them all throughout the Northwest. After 20 years, Roger was offered an open caretaking position at Archie Knowles Campground in...
Springfield Chamber Supports Oregon Jobs Act (SB 1586)
At a time when other states are aggressively competing for advanced manufacturing and technology projects, Senate Bill 1586, known as the Oregon JOBS Act, would take practical steps to enhance Oregon’s economic competitiveness and long-term growth. The bill would strengthen Oregon’s ability to compete for...

















