Coburg fire chief: Local levy failures will impact other fire districts, response times
COBURG, Ore. — A week after voters shot down two operational levies that would have provided funding for Lane Fire Authority and South Lane County Fire and Rescue, the Coburg Fire Chief is warning the public about future impacts to service all over the region. "If they keep --...
Lane County rural fire districts facing cuts after proposed levies fail
Lane County rural fire districts are preparing for cuts to fire and emergency services after voters rejected proposed property tax levy increases, with Lane Fire Authority facing potential significant staffing reductions and South Lane Fire & Rescue reducing medical services.
Sample tea, sip beer, attend block party in Eugene at spring events
Another week full of arts and culture events is coming to Eugene. What do you have on your radar? This time of year, it's easy to fill your schedule. Everyone wants to grab drinks after work or go on a weekend away. Living in a city that is full of fun events makes making plans even easier. In Eugene, there's never a d
Raise a pint to Eugene Beer Week: A celebration of local pub culture
Eugene Beer Week is for people who love describing the citrus notes of their favorite IPA, and for those who don’t know the difference between an ale and a lager. It’s geared toward craft beer enthusiasts, foodies, cyclists, dog people, bar hoppers and lifelong students. As in, Eugene Beer Week is for everyone.
Oregon Trending Towards Blue Chip Recruit at Quarterback
The Oregon Ducks have the edge when it comes to recruiting class of 2028 quarterback, Josiah Boyd.
County budget shortfall for homeless services less dire than expected
Lane County’s budget for homeless services won’t be facing an immediate $2.3 million shortfall after all. But the county still has a nearly $750,000 gap for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts in July, for homeless shelter funding and related services. First, the good news: There will be...
Eugene mom says Skinner Butte ceremony dishonored her son’s memory
EUGENE, Ore. - A local mother says her Memorial Day visit to honor her son killed in Iraq was disrupted by a group she believes misrepresented the meaning of the holiday. Linda Gibson's son, Brennan, died in Iraq in 2006. The Thurston High School graduate is buried at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, but his n
University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding new artificial intelligence-integrated cameras designed to identify smoke within minutes and improve early response in the Columbia Gorge. Google is providing $250,000 to install and...
Kairos Expands Eugene Outpatient Mental Health Services With New $2.1 Million Facility Project
Kairos Northwest has announced the continued expansion of its Lane Services outpatient program in Eugene, increasing access to mental health care for children, young adults, and families across the region. The organization recently finalized the sale of the property that will house its new outpatient clinic, marking a
Single-vehicle fatal crash on I-105 under investigation after rollover collision, Eugene Police say
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning on Interstate 105. According to police, Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire responded at approximately 6:56 a.m. on May 23 to a rollover crash on I-105 eastbound between I-5 and Coburg Road.
