Thousands sign petition urging PeaceHealth to renew local ER doctors’ contract
Local nurses have delivered a petition to the PeaceHealth Board of Directors, signed by more than 6,800 supporters of Eugene Emergency Physicians. It’s the latest effort to call out the hospital system’s plan to outsource emergency room care to an out-of-state corporate group. Since becoming a registered nurse...
Eugene Man Arrested on Multiple Child Exploitation Charges Following ICAC Investigation
LANE COUNTY, Ore. (April 23, 2026) — A Eugene man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material discovered earlier this month at a local resort cabin. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began April 4 after a concerned resident reported finding...
KLCC’s Oregon Ready: Disaster preparedness financial first aid
We are in month four of KLCC’s Oregon Ready: taking one month at a time toward being two weeks ready for disasters. In my own personal quest to become better prepared, I’m following the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s “Pledge to Prepare” program which maps to Oregon’s “Be 2 Weeks Ready” initiative – and I’ve invited you all to join me.
In the Garden: refresh old garden beds without replacing all the dirt
COBURG, Ore. - Garden beds need a refresh before spring planting, especially after a wet winter left soil compacted and nutrient-poor. Caleb Johnson from Johnson Brothers Garden Market demonstrated how to prepare old garden beds at the guest house at Coburg Gardens. The beds were filled with compacted clay that could rot vegetable roots.
City of Springfield’s Development and Public Works Operations Director Retires After 47 Years of...
After 47 years of service to the Springfield community, Brian Conlon is retiring as the Development and Public Works Department’s Operations Division Director. Brian joined the City in May 1979 as an operations and maintenance field worker and quickly became a vital team member. He was promoted to team supervisor in 1988, Maintenance Manager in 2007, and Division Director in 2019.
PeaceHealth installs AED save-stations at four Eugene-Springfield sports sites
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Automatic external defibrillator “save-stations” are now available at four new sites in the Eugene-Springfield area, part of PeaceHealth’s effort to expand access to potentially life-saving technology during heart-related emergencies. The save-stations were installed at locations that serve youth and young adult sports:...
KVAL’s Can-Do! Food Drive returns, supporting Oregonians in need
KVAL's Can-Do! Food Drive kicks off once again across western Oregon, as more families increasingly rely on food pantries throughout the state. The event aims to collect food donations to support local communities. Our food drive will kickoff Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fred Meyer's locations in Roseburg and Coos...
The Eugene Marathon ran out of entries early, making this a winning time for...
The Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon is Sunday, and it will be bigger than ever. Marketing Director Becky Radliff said the number of runners has doubled since 2023, thanks to a post-COVID running boom. “We are a destination race for people who want to experience Tracktown USA, experience Hayward Field,”...
Lane County air agency cites wildfire smoke as key factor in Lung Association F...
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Lane County’s failing air-quality grade is being driven overwhelmingly by wildfire smoke, according to the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA), which said it is taking the American Lung Association’s “F” grade seriously and wants the public to understand what is behind the ranking.
Harrisburg man dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 99
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. – A 24-year-old Harrisburg man died of injuries related to a crash that happened early on Sunday morning near Junction City, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said they responded at 2:30 a.m. on April 19 to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99 East...
