University of Oregon denies negligence in $16.3M fallen tree lawsuit
University of Oregon has responded to a $16.3 million lawsuit filed by a former student who was injured when a tree fell on her earlier this year. During a wind storm on Feb. 24 , a tree fell on Olivia Rose Edwards while she was walking near University Hall. The incident left her with "severe and permanent injuries"...
Pilot safely lands plane after extinguishing engine fire mid-flight
EUGENE, Ore. — A small airplane made a safe landing at the Eugene Airport after the pilot successfully extinguished an engine fire while in flight on Friday, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) tells us. Emergency responders were on standby as the plane approached the runway. "We had a full response...
Springfield residents plead for more action from city council in fight against ICE
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — This week, residents of Springfield and surrounding communities of different ages and backgrounds urged the city to call a state of emergency over ICE activity in the city -- showing up at city council to speak out over their fears. Relatives of people of color, some...
Starbucks boycott called as strike spreads to 120 stores
An open-ended strike by Starbucks workers is growing as it continues into a fourth week. The walkout began Nov. 13 at 65 Starbucks stores, spread to 30 more stores a week later, and to 25 more on Black Friday. Seven Starbucks stores in the Portland metro area are on strike, and two in Eugene.
Springfield police chief presents revised immigration-law policy to advisory committee
The Springfield Police Advisory Committee reviewed changes to the police department’s immigration-law policy at a meeting Thursday, Dec. 4. The policy, revised in August, eliminates language stating that officers with a “reasonable suspicion” of a criminal immigration violation could “detain the person for a...
LCC board delays vote on three-year plan to cut spending
Saying it needed more time to analyze a plan to trim spending at Lane Community College, the Board of Education voted Wednesday, Dec. 3, to delay approval of the proposal — but gave administrators the green light to keep working on its details. The college is looking to cut...
Eugene family speaks out after burglary linked to crime ring targeting Asians
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene family is speaking out months after their home was ransacked in a burglary tied to an international crime ring targeting Asian households across the country. That family is now breaking their silence in an exclusive local interview and hoping their story will prevent others...
Eugene Police drops Flock Safety contract, ‘effective immediately’
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Police Department has ended its contract with Flock Safety, the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) vendor. They say this change is effective immediately. According to the department, vulnerabilities and limitations in the system raised concerns about its ability to meet operational...
Springfield police to cover and remove ALPR cameras over concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- The Springfield Police Department is set to cover and remove all Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras in the city. According to the department, the decision follows concerns raised by the Eugene Police Department about security vulnerabilities and operational limitations in the Flock...
Chief Skinner: EPD does not participate in federal immigration enforcement
Oregon has been a sanctuary state for nearly 40 years, and Eugene continues to uphold the values behind that law: fairness, inclusion, and community trust. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) does not participate in federal immigration enforcement and is legally prohibited from doing so under both state law and local...
