12 Oregon Noodle Spots That Locals Swear Are Worth The Trip
Oregon has quietly become a haven for noodle lovers, with spots that serve bowls so satisfying they draw crowds from near and far. From perfectly chewy noodles to rich, flavorful broths and inventive toppings, each restaurant offers a unique take on this beloved comfort food. Locals know where to go...
OSP investigating deadly crash involving pedestrian on Hwy 6
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon State Police is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian that happened Highway 6 Tuesday morning. At around 8:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a crash on the highway near milepost 30, about nine miles west of Glenwood. OSP says the crash involves a...
Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer, ‘losing control’ on Oregon highway
Lucas Charles Thomas, 38, of Springfield was killed while riding a Suzuki GXR motorcycle on Highway 126E in Lane County when he hit a deer and lost control of the vehicle.
Morning Lookout: Bureaucracy stifles Holiday Farm Fire recovery
Five years after the Holiday Farm Fire, McKenzie Valley residents still face bureaucratic roadblocks in their quest to rebuild, even after the government allocated millions for housing. Some residents, weary of the slow pace of recovery, launched a nonprofit organization of their own. Ben Botkin reports, and his is...
Swisshome assault suspect arrested in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with an assault that took place in a Swisshome residence last month, according to the Land County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said on Aug. 30 they investigated an assault incident that had happened at an Indian Creek...
Fatal crash blocks Highway 6 through the Tillamook State Forest
OR 6 is blocked west of Glenwood after a crash along the road on Tuesday morning.
The New York Times names two Oregon restaurants among America’s best
"Each dish is also accompanied by a fascinating annotation of culinary and cultural history," NYT said of The Paper Bridge.
Holiday Farm Fire survivors endure a long slog to rebuild homes
Editor’s note: Five years ago this month, the Holiday Farm Firm ripped through the McKenzie Valley, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving enduring scars — physical, psychological and on the land itself. This is the first in a series of Lookout Eugene-Springfield stories examining the fire and its aftermath.
University of Oregon cuts spare Judaic studies faculty who had raised alarm
(JTA) — A round of layoffs at the University of Oregon that Judaic studies professors had feared would affect their program appears to have spared them entirely. No tenured or tenure-track faculty or degree programs will be affected as part of the latest round of budget cuts intended to address a $29 million deficit,...
Alvadore Gas & Store earns $81,000 bonus for selling $8.1M Oregon Megabucks winning ticket
EUGENE, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Lottery says one lucky person won $8.1 million in an Oregon Megabucks jackpot in the August 16 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Alvadore Gas & Store, located west of the Eugene Airport. The store’s owners, Hukam and Chandni Sharma will...