Pacific Crest Bus Lines Sets May 1 Launch For Eugene-Medford Route Serving Roseburg
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Pacific Crest Bus Lines says its new Eugene-to-Medford route is officially set to launch May 1, bringing daily intercity bus service to communities along the Interstate 5 corridor, including Roseburg. The company announced that tickets are now available for purchase, including seats on the route’s first...
Eugene marks 15 years since Officer Chris Kilcullen was killed in Highway 126 traffic...
Eugene, Ore. — April 22, 2026, marks 15 yeras since Eugene Police officer Chris Kilcullen was killed in the line of duty and the city is inviting the public to come out and honor him. Officer Kilcullen was killed during a traffic stop along Highway 126 near 52nd St.
What Happened to Gateway Mall in Springfield, OR, Over the Years?
Gateway Mall stands in Springfield, Oregon, in Lane County, in the Gateway area just east of Eugene. It is part of the city's main Gateway retail district. The site runs along Interstate 5 at Gateway Street, a busy commercial route that connects Springfield to the larger Willamette Valley road network and I-5 traffic.
Missing Eugene man found dead more than a mile from vehicle in Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. - A private investigator found the body of a missing Eugene man more than a mile from where searchers located his vehicle two months ago, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said Michael Trevor Owen Naughton, 42, was reported missing Feb. 19. Lane County Sheriff's...
East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, April 21
Good morning! It’s April 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be cloudy; occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by a brief shower or two this afternoon. There is a 83% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 48. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now...
Scattered showers expected Tuesday & Wednesday
Rain. High near 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
‘Mistrust and anxiety’: UO study finds aggressive policing impacts infant health
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Aggressive policing tactics and racial profiling can negatively impact infant health, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Oregon professor. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the study found aggressive policing tactics, such as stop-and-frisk, are connected to worse outcomes...
Fall Creek crash victim’s family sues state over ranger’s actions
FALL CREEK, Ore. - The family of a man killed in a drunk driving crash in Fall Creek in 2023 is suing the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, claiming a park ranger's negligence caused the death by allowing the driver to drink. The estate of Robert Hunter filed the suit...
LCSO warns drivers to plan before drinking for National Alcohol Awareness Month
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) says alcohol impairment is the top contributing factor in all serious crashes on county roads. LCSO tells us a big misconception that leads impaired drivers to think they're legally safe to drive...
Lane County Dental Office Theft
A Springfield woman is accused of stealing more $10,000 from her former employer, a Lane County dentist.

















