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LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The Lane County Fair has unveiled its full lineup of artists for this year's concerts, with tickets available for purchase starting Friday, June 6, 2025. Organizers say that the fair is set to introduce some exciting changes to its concert seating area, including a new Party Pit with a Thrust...

The Eugene-based electric vehicle manufacturer Arcimoto has massively downsized in recent years, amidst financial turmoil. Today, its share price is just a hundredth of a cent, falling from a peak of more than $700, according to MarketWatch. Kathy Pusztavari, the owner of the resource page Arcimoto Hub, said there's...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - One person has died after a head-on crash with a semi-truck in Lane County, Ore. On Tuesday, June 3 at approximately

A county judge issued a mixed ruling last month on whether the City of Eugene's policy of sweeping homeless camps complies with state law. The judge ruled that 72-hour notices are required before sweeps but allowed two key exceptions that will allow sweeps to continue without notice in most cases. Despite the...

Eugene combines university influence, Pacific Northwest sustainability, and creative counterculture in this distinctive Oregon city. These five pizzerias represent Eugene’s best in 2025, each bringing unique Northwest flavor to local tables. 1. Sizzle Pie. This Portland-born favorite has become an essential Eugene...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KPTV) - A barn owl is being cared for at an Oregon wildlife center after it was found trapped by barbed wire fence last week. In a now viral TikTok video, the fledgling barn owl stuck in the barbed wire fence in Brownsville. The rescuers were able to safely free the bird and took it to the Chintimini...

Hold onto your yogurt containers: Good news for recyclers is just weeks away. Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act, passed in 2021, takes effect next month. Starting July 1, residential recycling will look much like it did before 2018, when East Asian facilities stopped accepting U.S. materials. Lane County’s Master...

EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene has started construction on the Broadway Sidewalks and Paving Project. Planned as two phases, the project will improve safety for people who walk, drive and take the bus and enhance accessibility to support the area's residential growth, the City said in a media release.

At the June 2, 2025, regular meeting, the Springfield City Council recognized community leaders, approved infrastructure improvements, and took steps toward reshaping local development and housing incentives. City Surveyor Jeremy Sherer Honored as Oregon Surveyor of the Year. City Council and community members...