Eugene OR

A beloved local business owner's passing is being mourned -- and his legacy remembered -- by the Eugene-Springfield community as well as the University of Oregon.

EUGENE, Ore. - A high-speed chase in Eugene ended with the arrest of a woman early on Wednesday, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said that a deputy observed a vehicle at about 3 a.m. on Jan. 7 speeding on Irving Road at over 60 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone. The driver,...

EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene is engaging community members in the planning process for proposed bike lanes along Polk Street, a key north-south route for connecting the Whiteaker and Friendly neighborhoods. A survey is open, and a community meeting will be Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Faith Center, 1410 W 13th Ave.

EUGENE, Ore. — Scammers are at it again, the Eugene Police Department warns. This time, they are targeting attendees at several local churches. The scammers send a text from someone purporting to be their pastors (by the actual name of the pastor) and advise of an urgent matter to handle. The targeted victim is told...

EUGENE, Ore. — Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported house fire in the Cal Young neighborhood. A passing motorist noticed the fire in the 2000 block of Brewer Avenue. Engine 9 from Valley River was in the area responding to...

A Eugene man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for running a scam in which he pre-sold collectable sneakers online, but failed to fulfill many of the orders — to the tune of $65 million in total. Federal prosecutors described Michael Malekzadeh as having a “lavish lifestyle” that included a Lamborghini...

EUGENE, Ore. (KOIN) — A once-popular sneaker reseller is set to go to federal prison for his role in a fraud conspiracy that affected prospective buyers and banks. Michael Malekzadeh ran Eugene-based Zadeh Kicks and is now staring down 70 months in a federal prison plus five years supervised release. It is a scam...

The dog and its owner involved in the incident where a three-year-old was bitten at a store in Eugene have not been found, and law enforcement has not confirmed if the dog was unleashed.

EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in Eugene. Prices in Eugene are 46.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 28.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national...

As winter term settles in and you’re left stranded without something to do, now is the perfect time to go for a hike. Take a break from studying to enjoy the cool weather and colors on three nearby hikes. Remember to pack for the stay, not the hike —...