Eugene Springfield Fire tackles blaze on Brewer Avenue; two cats missing, no human victims
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...
Lookout PM: Lavish-living man gets six years in shoe scam
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...
Local sneakerheads speak out about ‘biggest scam in history’ after sentencing
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...
Child bitten by dog in Eugene sparks call for stricter pet laws
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 sees significant drop in gas prices, 46.2 cents lower than a month ago
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...
Take a hike: a guide to Eugene’s smaller trails
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 —...
South Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, January 5
Good morning! It’s January 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be a stray morning shower; otherwise, cloudy most of the time. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 49 with a low of 33. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.
Beware the “Pastor Texting” Scam
Eugene police are warning the public to be wary of a texting scam that’s targeting members of local churches.
Pet of the Week: Splinter
EUGENE, Ore. -- Meet Splinter, a six-year-old terrier/pit bull mix whose deep, soulful eyes are sure to melt hearts as he snuggles his way into his furr-ever family’s life!. This 55-pound pup is an ideal cuddling companion, according to the Greenhill Humane Society, who noted that he loves to curl up on his bed full...
Amazon plans warehouse near Eugene Airport, plus more development to watch in 2026
As we start the new year, KLCC checked in with Christian Wihtol, who writes about real estate and commercial development for the Eugene Weekly. His most recent column confirms what has long been suspected: Amazon is planning to build a warehouse near the Eugene airport. Rachael McDonald: You reported that...

















