Eugene Springfield firefighter participates in fundraiser for childhood cancer research
Eugene, OR – Firefighters with Eugene Springfield Fire took part in a community fundraiser supporting childhood cancer research during a recent event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. According to the department, Engine 2 visited the event held at Claim 52 Kitchen, where Firefighter Jusko joined participants...
Eugene Springfield Fire announces promotions to engineer and captain
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire announced the promotion of several firefighters to the ranks of engineer and captain as part of ongoing promotion ceremonies within the department. According to officials, the newly promoted personnel will be assigned across four shifts and 16 stations throughout the...
Bethel School District students to receive free Eugene library cards
Thousands of students in Eugene will receive free library cards this month through an expanded program by the Eugene Public Library. The initiative now includes all K-12 students in the Bethel School District, giving more than 4,800 students access to library services. With the student cards, children can use digital...
Armitage Dog Park Temporarily Closing
The dog park at Armitage Park is closing this week as accessibilities multiple upgrades are made to Armitage Park.
The geography of vulnerability: Eugene’s Highway 99
Although public perception often places the burden of safety on pedestrians, impaired driving remains a primary catalyst for these tragedies. For those who call the Bethel Highway 99 corridor home, this road isn’t just a thoroughfare—it’s a daily gamble with physics. This stretch of asphalt cutting through the heart...
Two arrested, third suspect sought in Deadwood burglary case
A burglary investigation in Deadwood has led to two arrests while authorities continue searching for a third suspect, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a homeowner reported a burglary on Jan. 30 along Highway 36. Detectives later identified suspects using security camera footage. On Feb....
YMCA Asks 4J to Share Youth Spaces
Leaders from the Eugene Family YMCA are hoping 4J school board will partner with them and make spaces available for youth activities.
Public comment: No fence around the Federal Building
Jane: This is a clear attempt to silence protestors and for ICE to continue committing atrocities in greater secrecy. In fact, one of our neighbors, a young woman, was abducted from that very building today. Presenter: Public comments asked the City to stop a proposed fence around the Federal Building....
Palace Coffee and Bakery planning new cafe in downtown Springfield
Lisa Truelove was a teenager working at her parents’ bakery business in Eugene when she learned she could have a career as a coffee roaster. Now, the 52-year-old Palace Coffee and Bakery owner is working on opening the business’s fifth location. Truelove and her husband, Billy Truelove, are...
Local HVAC business’s former employee sentenced to 8 years for $600K embezzlement scheme
EUGENE, Ore. - A former employee of Harvey and Price has been sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzling more than $600,000 from the business. Melisa Jaragosky, 41, pleaded guilty in December to 14 counts of aggravated identity theft and seven counts of first-degree aggravated theft. Harvey and Price...

















