Oregon murder convictions thrown out based on flawed evidence
The Oregon Department of Justice has agreed to throw out a murder conviction in a 1991 strangulation case in Eugene based on flawed evidence. Robert W. Lyons was convicted in the killing of Lori Marlene Stabenow, 24, at a motel based on faulty bite mark evidence, according to Janis C. Puracal, executive director of the
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek appoints Nathan Lichvarcik to Lane County Circuit Court bench
SALEM, OR — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she will appoint Nathan J. Lichvarcik to the Lane County Circuit Court bench, filling a vacancy created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Debra K. Vogt. Lichvarcik’s appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2026. Lichvarcik is a criminal law attorney...
Joshua-Kai Smith, Henry Birge win national track titles
Patriot graduate Henry Birge and Gar-Field graduate Joshua-Kai Smith captured national track and field titles this weekend. Competing in the Nike Nationals June 20 in Eugene, Oregon, Smith took first in the 110-hurdles. His time of 13.08 tied the national record set by Wayne Davis in 2009. The previous day, he took f
New book explores Oregon’s role in early aughts ecoterrorism
The rise and fall of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), an environmental movement that grew out of Oregon, is chronicled in author Matthew Wolfe's new book, "Fires in the Night," which comes out Tuesday. The big picture: Wolfe, who has written about American sub-cultures for years, details how the underground...
Oregon Ducks News: Wyndham Clark wins US Open, transfer exodus slows, and recruiting news
Wyndham Clark winning at the US Open gave Oregon fans an exciting story to follow while Dan Lanning dominates the recruiting trail.
Missing Oregon woman, 82, is found alive after her dog keeps her warm and...
An Oregon cattle dog named Cami helped save her owner's life by staying with her in the cold and leading rescuers to her in a wooded area near Elmira. An Oregon cattle dog is being praised after helping save her owner's life during a winter emergency in the woods. After...
Lane Transit District to reduce summer bus fares, passes, by up to 50%
Lane Transit District will reduce its bus fare to $1 for a ride, or $2 for a day pass starting in July. Most fares and passes will be reduced by up to 50%. Jameson Auten, LTD’s CEO, said about 40% of Lane County households work, but struggle to make ends meet. He said the district has rainy day funds set aside for hard
Fire damages two West Eugene homes Sunday night
A fast-moving fire damaged two homes in West Eugene on Sunday evening, forcing firefighters to contend with downed power lines and venting propane tanks as flames spread into attic spaces. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to the residential fire involving two homes just after 7:30 p.m. on June 21, after calls...
Eugene police investigate late-night Whiteaker neighborhood double shooting
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police responded early on Saturday to an incident in the Whitaker neighborhood in which two people suffered gunshot wounds, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they received a call at 12:50 a.m. on June 20 regarding a person with a gunshot wound...
Top Oregon OL recruiting target appears to be trending toward a bitter rival
Top Oregon Offensive Line target Gecova Doyal is on the verge of committing to Washington.

















