Eugene man arrested after early Friday car-ramming incident on Chula Vista Blvd.
EUGENE, Ore. — Police arrested a man early Friday morning after he was reported to be actively ramming parked cars on the 2500 Chula Vista Boulevard. An officer was cut with a knife, the Eugene Police Department reported. At 4:07 a.m. October 23, officers were called to the area,...
The art of getting out of Chuck Klosterman’s way: Author will stop in Eugene
Brendan O’Meara has been doing this long enough to know what not to do on Saturday afternoon. The host of “The Creative Nonfiction Podcast” is recording a live episode with Chuck Klosterman, a Portland-based author and prolific podcast guest, at Gratitude Brewing in Eugene. And while O’Meara...
Conflicting Reports Emerge About Oregon’s Evan Stewart DUII Case
On Friday morning, conflicting reports emerged about the status of Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart’s DUII case.
Eugene’s biggest Halloween fest returns with 12 scare stations
EUGENE, Ore. - The city's largest Halloween celebration is returning this weekend, promising an afternoon of immersive experiences for all ages. Halloween Downtown, which drew more than 10,000 visitors in 2025, is taking place noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. The event is produced by City of Eugene Cultural Services...
Oakshire Public House in Eugene will stay open after all, under same ownership
One month after Oakshire Brewing announced its companywide closure and its plans to sell the brand, the 20-year-old company announced Friday, Oct. 23, that Oakshire Public House would remain under existing ownership. Founder and CEO Jeff Althouse said keeping the brewery under one roof was more economically viable than what...
ICE brings deported man back to Oregon for criminal trial after newlywed couple’s death
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is transferring an Indian national back to Oregon to face prosecution for the deaths of a Springfield newlywed couple.
Eugene, OR Weather Alert: Freeze Watch Through Saturday, Oct 24
A freeze warning and follow-up freeze watch threaten sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing.
Quest closes PeaceHealth blood-draw sites, opens Santa Clara location
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect address for Quest Diagnostics’ new location in Santa Clara, based on information provided by PeaceHealth. The new location is at 65 Division Ave. Quest Diagnostics will close its blood-draw sites at two PeaceHealth locations, University District in Eugene and...
No DUII charge filed against Oregon Ducks receiver Evan Stewart
EUGENE, Ore. (KATU) -- Prosecutors haven't filed a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants charge against Oregon Ducks star wide receiver Evan Stewart following his arrest in Springfield last weekend. Court records indicate that Stewart will be charged with Driving with a Suspended License, which is a Class A traffic...
Police: Man jumps off bridge, climbs onto apartment roof after escaping ambulance in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was charged after escaping from an ambulance and leading officers on a foot chase on Thursday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. At about 9:31 a.m., officers were called to help with a “disorderly medical transport” on West 7th Avenue and Washington Street. Police say the medical crew reported a man broke a window of the ambulance while it was moving and had climbed onto its roof.
