Eugene launches peer support program to support downtown homeless community
The Eugene Police Department has partnered with a company to bring more homeless outreach services to downtown. The new pilot program will station two peer navigators in the neighborhood on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Ideal Option, which already works with Lane County on its jail deflection program,...
Gone in a flash, LIHEAP program fills most slots within minutes
Lane County opened applications for its Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program on Jan. 5 and, in most locations, closed them the same day, some within in 30 seconds. This year, the federal government shutdown delayed LIHEAP , a program that offers utility credits to help pay for electricity, natural gas and...
Eugene police seek public’s help to identify owner of dog involved in child bite...
EUGENE, Ore. — Can you help identify the owner of a dog that bit a child at a store? If so, the Eugene Police Department wants to hear from you. At 6:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, Eugene Police received a call regarding a dog bite incident at the Albertsons located at 1675 West 18th Avenue.
Oregon DC Sends Alarming Message as Dan Lanning Faces Indiana at Peach Bowl
Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi finds himself at a crossroads. While his responsibility to lead the Ducks in the CFP semifinal remains critical, his new role as California’s head coach demands immediate attention, especially with the transfer portal in full swing. Now, caught between the two, Lupoi offered a...
Fire Overnight at River Avenue Navigation Center
Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded early Tuesday morning to a small fire at the River Avenue Navigation Center that was contained to a locker.
Eugene artists beautify streets with parking meter art project
EUGENE, Ore. - The New Zone Gallery in downtown Eugene is on a mission to beautify the city's streets through a unique art initiative. The "Eugene Parking Meter Repair Art Project" emerged in response to the vandalism of 600 downtown parking meters since 2023. In an effort to address this issue, the city converted...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: 34–44°F Cold Rain, Snowflakes Possible in Eugene
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights as cold rain moves through the southern Willamette Valley early this morning. In Eugene, winter weather is active now, and small temperature changes could...
Eugene 4J releases most significant phase of budget cuts, scaling back support for students,...
Eugene 4J School District announced the second, and most significant wave of planned cuts Wednesday, approximately $18 million in academic programs and support. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson has proposed scaling back summer school, college readiness and some online programs to help close a $30 million gap. During...
Next round of 4J budget cuts would eliminate up to 127 staff positions
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the location of the Chinese Immersion School, which is housed at Kennedy Middle School. Eugene School District 4J Superintendent Miriam Mickelson outlined $18 million in additional budget cuts, including up to 127 student-facing positions, at the Wednesday, Jan. 7,...
ICE shooting reverberates in Eugene at demonstrations, candlelight vigil
At a hotspot for protest activity in downtown Eugene, the mood was somber under dark and drizzly skies Wednesday, Jan. 7. Seventeen people — including Mayor Kaarin Knudson — stood at a corner of Eugene’s downtown federal building at about 6:20 p.m., with several holding electric candles to memorialize 37-year-old...
