Oregon has the second-highest chronic absenteeism rate. A UO institute has some research-backed solutions
More than one-third of Oregon students missed at least 17 days of school in the 2024-25 school year. The 33.5% chronic absentee rate is the second highest rate of states that have released such data so far. A recent summary from the University of Oregon’s HEDCO Institute may have possible...
Police need help identifying man hit by car on Northwest Expressway
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries the morning of April 15 after he was struck by a car on the Northwest Expressway in Eugene, near the North Park Avenue intersection. The driver of the involved vehicle, a Chevrolet Cobalt sedan, contacted emergency services and remained on scene following the crash. Investigators have been unable to identify the man, according to the Lane...
City of Eugene to present traffic safety update during council work session
Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene Government announced that its Vision Zero team will provide a traffic safety update during a City Council work session scheduled for Wednesday, April 15. Officials said the session will begin at noon and will be accessible to the public through the city’s...
43-year-old man arrested following investigation into multiple deli robberies
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect connected to multiple armed robberies at a local deli following a weeks-long investigation. Officers initially responded around 8:50 a.m. on March 15 to an armed robbery at Sandy’s Deli on Barger Drive. Police said a male suspect used a firearm to steal cash before fleeing the area. A search involving...
These 9 Mom-And-Pop Diners In Oregon Will Make You Feel Right At Home
Looking for mom-and-pop diners in Oregon that feel like home?. These 9 welcoming spots serve comfort food and hospitality that’ll warm your heart!. 1. Mandy’s Family Restaurant (Eugene) Eugene knows how to treat diners right, and Mandy’s Family Restaurant proves it. This Willamette Street gem sits in...
County still seeking deal with Sanipac on trash fees, even as Creswell backs out
Lane County is continuing its push to convince trash hauler Sanipac to drop solid waste it collects at the county’s Short Mountain Landfill instead of the hauler’s privately owned landfill near Medford. In Creswell, however, councilors have voted to exit from an intergovernmental agreement between Lane County and...
AquaSox Drop Series Opener In Eugene
April 14, 2026 — EUGENE, OR: In a rematch of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series, the Everett AquaSox fell to the Eugene Emeralds 7-1 on Tuesday night at PK Park in the first of six games scheduled for the week. After the teams exchanged a scoreless first inning,...
Charred Apizza slings Detroit-style pies with a side of nostalgia
Five minutes into the soft opening for Charred Apizza, a beloved Detroit-style pizza joint in Springfield, co-owner Dave Lucht had one thing to say:. One year after launching in a shared kitchen space at The Washburne Cafe, Charred Apizza officially opened its brick-and-mortar restaurant Wednesday, April 15, on Main Street.
Our View: Eugene School District’s $16 million blunder can’t be swept aside
Another Lane County school district, another major budget misstep. Two months after Eugene School District 4J leaders said they completed steep cuts to next school year’s budget, and one month after announcing their deficit was much larger than anticipated, we learned last week the true size of the hole: $44.1 million.
Oregon attacks scrimmage corrections in first Dan Lanning comments after film review
Dan Lanning met with reporters Tuesday following Oregon's latest spring practice, marking the first time the Ducks' head coach has spoken publicly since reviewing the film from Saturday's first spring scrimmage. His early takeaway was straightforward: Oregon used Tuesday's workout to directly attack the issues that showed up on tape.

















