Willamalane names new board member, opening budget committee vacancy
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — At the March 11 board meeting, Veronica McCauley was sworn in as the newest board member of Willamalane Park and Recreation District. She will fill the vacancy left by the departure of former Director Greg James and will serve until the end of the current term, June 30, 2027.
FBI agents raid home of Oregon TikTok user over anti-ICE videos
The FBI this week raided the Eugene home of a 36-year-old man who posted TikTok videos calling on protesters of immigration enforcement to take aggressive action. Gabriel Charles Reed displayed the videos on his channel “gabethegreat18” and urged people who own guns to confront U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Rally backs ER doctors outside PeaceHealth RiverBend in Springfield on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Medical providers and lawmakers held a rally Thursday as PeaceHealth Oregon continues to push forward with its decision to end its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP). The “Save Our ER Docs” rally began at 3 p.m. outside PeaceHealth RiverBend in Springfield and was organized by...
New chapter for a longtime Eugene bookshop: Black Sun will be renamed Outliers
Peter Ogura has spent most of the last 34 years in the same spot: behind the front desk of south Eugene’s Black Sun Books, nestled into a corner of a cozy storefront teeming with theory, history and fiction titles from floor-to-ceiling shelves. But sunset is approaching. Ogura, 71, will...
Eugene man arrested after menacing with firearm
On March 11th at 7 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Dalewood Street, Eugene, for a reported menacing. The victims reported they were in a verbal dispute with the resident, Nathan Randal Larson, 44, of Eugene, when Larson shot at them with a pellet or paintball gun,...
Tattoo studios in Eugene gear up for second Friday the 13th event this year
The Willamette Street location of Out of Step Tattoo and Gallery, March 11, 2026. The unluckiest days of the year are often the busiest times for tattoo studios. For the second time this year, Eugene tattoo studios are gearing up for a Friday the 13th flash tattoo event. A flash...
The Savannah Bananas will travel to the University of Oregon this Summer
On Wednesday, it was reported that the Bananas will barnstorm their way to the Pacific Northwest in late June
Workshop Helps Aspiring Beekeepers Get Started
On Saturday, March 14, with over 25 years of experience, beekeepers in Eugene host a workshop for aspiring beekeepers in the PNW. Our planet’s environment is constantly changing, and the continual information and adaptation needed to sustain its health doesn’t happen overnight. “It has never been harder in history...
Jesuit Sweeps Titles For Fourth Straight Year At Oregon 6A State Championships
SCY (25 yards) The dynasty for Jesuit High School continued at the Oregon School Activities Association 6A State Swimming Championships. For the fourth straight year, Jesuit swept the titles, with the girls finishing 70.5 points ahead of runner-up Lakeridge and boys placing 34.5 points ahead of runner-up South...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: Eugene Faces Steady Rain Today With Spring Clearing by Sunday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Rain taps steadily against rooftops across Eugene this morning as gray clouds stretch low across the southern Willamette Valley. Wet pavement and misty air are setting the tone for a damp start to...

















