Hazelnut farm purchase expected to protect major drinking water source in Lane County
Arlene Dietz holds up a map on Nov. 12, 2025, showing the Rice Farm and the adjacent waterways, namely Cedar Creek and the McKenzie River. She's excited that her farm will be partially kept for agricultural purposes, and turned into riparian floodplain forest. In October, the board of the Upper...
Lane County, Eugene Shelters Face Major Cuts After State Funding Reduced by $3.4 Million
State shelter funding for Lane County fell below the county's expectations, forcing cuts to beds, programs, staffing, and supportive services across Eugene-area shelters. Eugene, OR. — Lane County and the City of Eugene are scaling back shelter operations after statewide funding for homelessness services came in...
Jury sides with City of Eugene in police shooting lawsuit
A federal jury sided with the City of Eugene Tuesday in a lawsuit over a fatal police shooting in 2019. Eugene Police officer Sam Tykol shot 40-year-old Eliborio Rodrigues Jr. during an encounter in a neighborhood street at night on Nov. 30, 2019. Tykol claimed the two got into a physical altercation, and he feared...
Junction City police seek help finding missing 62-year-old man
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - The Junction City Police Department is asking for the community's help in finding a missing 62-year-old man. Wade Felton Lloyd, a Junction City resident, was last seen on Nov. 16, 2025, near Birch Street and 2nd Avenue. According to police, Lloyd usually remains in the Junction City area and has...
Pets of the Week: Raelyn and Winona
EUGENE, Ore. – Meet Raelyn and Winona, a bonded pair of black domestic shorthair mix feline siblings who are looking to find their shared forever home!. Greenhill Humane Society officials said that these cutie cats are shy at first but are very sweet once they warm up and become comfortable with their people. Winona...
Public: Protect us from ICE, Flock, Amazon
Source code extracted from one of the devices shows that they can be programmed to recognize different categories of objects, including people and bicycles. Presenter: After a surge in ICE activity in the area, public comments on Nov. 24 ask Eugene to take down its Flock surveillance cameras. Glenn O.:
Chasing Tickets: A BTS Concert Saga
In a recent social media post, a desperate plea was made by a fan who missed out on purchasing tickets for a Built to Spill concert. The fan expressed deep regret for not buying the tickets earlier, as the band holds a special place in their heart due to a connection with a dear friend who passed away at a young age....
Asian community in Eugene anxious as bail decision for burglary suspect is postponed again
EUGENE, Ore. — The Asian community in Eugene is on the edge of their seats as they wait to see if a federal judge will release a man on bail who is facing conspiracy and burglary charges. Last week a judge ruled that 27-year-old Derinson Martinez Grandas can be...
Has Anyone Been Scolded by the Owner of Chevron on S Willamette?
An unusual encounter at a Chevron gas station on South Willamette has sparked a heated discussion on social media. A customer shared their experience of being yelled at by the station owner, which began when they entered the seemingly empty station to pay for gas. The owner, who was in the restroom at the time,...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Pets Up for Adoption in Eugene, OR
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of eugene..

















