Eugene OR

Gavin McComas is remembered for his generosity. The longtime owner of Sundance Natural Foods in south Eugene cared deeply about his community, fought for causes he was passionate about, and always made sure the people around him had a cup of tea. “He was wonderful,” said Melissa Brown, who owns...

Porch pirates. Missing bikes. Busted car windows with interiors ransacked. Many Eugene and Springfield residents have some experience with theft. Yet based on data local police departments report to the FBI, Eugene and Springfield have seen recent declines in property crimes as a whole, mirroring national trends. In...

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department announced the start of its annual Hoodies for High Schoolers campaign, running from December 1 through December 31. The initiative collects new hoodies for local high school students in need, aiming to provide extra warmth and comfort during the winter months. Donations...

Oregon and other nonprofit organizations who were hurt by GoFundMe’s unauthorized fundraising scheme last October can now join a class action lawsuit against the large cyber company being filed by two law firms, including one in Eugene. As reported by Oregon ArtsWatch on Oct. 23, GoFundMe established fundraising...

There are trade-offs, but Will Stein finishing the run with Oregon offers national exposure and immediate credibility for Kentucky.

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A Drain man was arrested after authorities in Springfield investigated a reported assault, the Lane County Sheriff's Office reports. Around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street in...

A 41-year-old man was arrested the night of Nov. 30 after fleeing from police and hiding in a culvert for 5 hours at a private property near the end of Kintyre Street in Eugene. Nicholas Ian Tallman had multiple warrants out for his arrest, according to the Eugene Police Department. Police were conducting a routine...

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has decided to deactivate its Flock cameras and cancel their contract. This comes in response to numerous complaints from the community over the cameras' use. OCCU cancels Flock contract. In a statement, the credit union says, quote:. OCCU has decided to...

Teagan Merritt is a fighter. Family and friends of the 16-year-old who sustained life-changing injuries in a car crash say she will pull through, if only out of spite. "The kid is fearless," her father, Zion Cosby, said. "She's a spitfire and a head-first kid." The crash occurred the afternoon of Nov. 15 . Merritt, a...

This week's short film from Oregon video shows vividly but quietly how the Ducks are motivated by faith, love, gratitude and community.