Eugene Police Department Absent from Last Week’s ICE Raid, According to Police Auditor
The Eugene Police Department (EPD) was not involved in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid that took place on November 5, 2025, according to a statement released by the city's Independent Police Auditor, Craig Renetzky. The auditor's office received several complaints from community members alleging...
Oregon Weather: Rain Returns to Eugene and Portland by Wednesday, Heavy Showers Late Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. EUGENE, Ore. – The stillness of this foggy morning won’t last much longer. Oregon’s calm stretch of dry fall weather is about to end as a new series of Pacific systems rolls into the Willamette Valley...
Dan Lanning on Injuries: “If they’re ready, they’ll play.”
On Monday night Dan Lanning met with media. It was his usual Monday night presser on a shorter week with a Friday night game. As we know Oregon fans are hoping to hear about the injuries that kept several teams out this weekend. Unfortunately you’ll have to wait until Friday night to find out. Lanning offered no...
Nicolas Cage mural in South Eugene adds color to daily life
EUGENE, Ore. - A unique art installation in South Eugene has captured the community's attention. A mural featuring actor Nicolas Cage now adorns the south wall of the Olympic Villa Apartments, located at East 28th Avenue and Willamette Street. For years, residents displayed a shower curtain with Cage's image from...
Stay safe out there: tips from Lane County’s Search and Rescue
As the leaves change color in Eugene, people look to the outdoors for crisp weekend walks, mushroom foraging opportunities and hot springs camping getaways. No matter the size or shape of the adventure, always prepare for the unexpected before heading out. Fail to do so and you might find yourself calling on Lane...
ICE detains local mother and store owner
COTTAGE GROVE, Oregon (KEZI) -- Juanita Avila, a local business owner and mother in Cottage Grove, was one of several people across Lane County detained by ICE on November 5th. Avila, who has been a resident of Cottage Grove for 12 years and owns Juanita's Latina Store located in downtown, has lived in the United...
Budget shortfall at 4J: Cuts looming for the region’s largest district
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Eugene volunteers plant trees to honor troops on Veterans Day
EUGENE, Ore. - Volunteers are set to plant trees along the west bank of the Willamette River on Nov. 11 in a special event called "Trees for Troops." According to the organizers, this Veterans Day initiative aims to restore riparian natural areas, enhancing community and nature. The event is family-friendly and will...
Eugene’s Urban Forestry Department plants street trees to reach city climate goals
Along the streets of Eugene, trees of various shapes and sizes create canopies of green, orange and red. Whether they sit on the side of the road, on medians or in the center of a roundabout, most of these trees were planted by Eugene’s Urban Forestry Department. The department...
Audit finds no evidence of Eugene Police at immigration enforcement scene
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene’s Independent Police Auditor received a number of complaints from members of the community that the Eugene Police Department was present during immigration enforcement activities on November 5, 2025. "We take these reports seriously and conducted a thorough and complete investigation...
