Lane Community College abruptly cancels Practical Nursing program despite ‘record number’ of applicants
Lane Community College has announced that its Licensed Practical Nursing program will close this year, impacting nearly 40 hopeful applicants on track to become front line caregivers. On May 29, just one week before acceptance notifications were due to arrive, prospective nursing students were informed by email that...
After latest court ruling, homelessness group looks for the positive
After a Lane County Circuit Court judge ruled against Eugene's homeless, members of a dispirited Human Rights Commission work group looked for a positive anecdote. Presenter: At the Homelessness and Poverty Work Group of the Eugene Human Rights Commission June 3, sharing one final announcement, Richard Self. Richard...
Food for Lane County to provide free summer lunches for kids
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Beergarden marks 10 years in Eugene
A celebration is happening at Beergarden in Eugene as the establishment celebrates ten years of business.
Firefighters battle house fire on S 5th Street in Springfield; residents safely evacuated
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of an active house fire in the 500 block of S 5th Street, the fire department said just after 5 p.m. Thursday. The initial reports indicated that the occupants had evacuated, ESF said. "Engine 5 from our Harlow Station found...
Driver arrested in fatal pedestrian crash on Amazon Parkway
EUGENE, Ore.-- The driver accused of fatally striking a woman jogging on the Amazon Parkway has been arrested, more than a month after the crash. Scott Shawn Stolarczyk, 51, was booked into the Lane County Jail Thursday, June 5, on charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants.
Juvenile arrested in Salem after North Eugene High lockdown incident
EUGENE, Ore. — A juvenile is in custody following an incident that led to North Eugene High School going into lockdown last week. The Eugene Police Department says they've now arrested the juvenile suspected of having a gun during a dispute off of River Road. Last week, on May...
New Oregon law will allow family councils for memory care
One of the new laws approved in this year’s Oregon’s legislative session gives people with a family member in memory care the right to establish independent councils to advocate for their loved ones. It’s not that often that a couple of ordinary Oregonians who don’t work in government...
5-Star Recruit Reveals What He Wants During Major Big Ten Visit
Nation's No. 8 recruit reveals what he was during Big Ten visit.
Oregon Weather Outlook: Hot, Clear Days Through Monday in Eugene — Sunday May Hit...
Eugene, Oregon – Oregon heads into the weekend with a stretch of dry, sunny weather starting Friday that could push daytime highs into the upper 80s and 90s by Sunday. Travelers along Highway 126 and outdoor enthusiasts in Lane County should prepare for glare, high UV levels, and potential heat fatigue.