Bethel asks city to act before Baxter site reboot
Lin Woodrich: "To speed things along, I like the suggestion that Councilor Leech made... The City Council could accomplish this right away." Presenter: During public comment Sept. 8, the City Council is asked to protect West Eugene residents, just in case someone buys the old J.H. Baxter site. Here’s Active Bethel...
Voices grow louder in debate over license-plate reader technology
A sustained effort by Eugene police highlighting the use of license-plate readers in fighting crime comes as more voices — including the ACLU of Oregon — oppose using the technology in Eugene and Springfield. Thirty-six people spoke out against the cameras at a Monday, Sept. 8, meeting of...
25-year-old dies after being hit by semi-truck on Highway 6
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a semi-truck on Highway 6 in Tillamook County on Tuesday morning, according to Oregon State Police. Just before 8:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on the highway near milepost 30, about nine miles west of Glenwood....
Eugene Police Department Reports Successful Use of ALPR Technology in Multiple High-Profile Arrests
The Eugene Police Department has reported a marked increase in efficiency with the implementation of the Automated License Plate Reader system, resulting in 43 arrests over the recent months. According to an official report published by the City of Eugene, an impressive 84 percent of these arrests were for felonies,...
1,000 lightning flashes in one day, some igniting fires
Nearly 1,000 lightning flashes lit up Lane County on Monday, sparking new fires from Eugene into the Cascade Mountains. The National Weather Service reported 600 cloud-to-cloud strikes and 300 to 400 cloud-to-ground strikes. Of those hitting the ground, 20 to 40 were west of Goshen and south of Eugene. One...
Affordable housing community with 39 units opens in Springfield
The internal courtyard at the new Alma Apartments in Springfield is meant to be safe and inviting. That’s because the affordable housing community has 10 units set aside for domestic violence survivors. The fenced-in courtyard with raised garden beds feels secure while also fostering community, said Leah Pettus-Czar,...
Another Round Of Showers and Lightning
Yesterday's system is overhead today. Expect similar conditions with heavier rainfall totals than Monday along the Coast.
Armed robbery suspect strikes Creswell and Cottage Grove banks
CRESWELL, Ore. - Lane County Sheriff's deputies are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an armed robbery earlier today at Banner Bank, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said that the robbery occurred on Sept. 9 at around 2 p.m. The suspect used a note...
University of Oregon announces 60 more layoffs, 176 total positions terminated
This story was updated because a previous version contained an inaccuracy and to add more information. University of Oregon is eliminating 176 positions in response to its budget deficit, and approximately 60 faculty and staff will be notified of their termination starting on Sept. 8. In June, University of Oregon...
Screws loose on I-5 causing flat tires and temporary closure
EUGENE, Ore. — A crash on Interstate 5 Tuesday was caused by a driver colliding with a crate of screws that spilled onto the highway, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The incident occurred on September 9, 2025, one mile north of the I-5 intersection with Beltline...
