Lane County Budget Committee approves historic funding cuts
At a May 20 meeting of the Lane County Budget Committee, commissioners approved the largest reduction in full-time-equivalent positions in over a decade. The Fiscal Year 25-26 General Fund budget consisted of a $178,781,923 or 8.8% decrease from the FY 24-25 budget. Full-time-equivalent positions represent the total...
Grass pollen at a high for the year so far in Eugene
The Southern Willamette Valley is experiencing very high pollen counts which are affecting people with allergies and even those without. Dr. Kraig Jacobson is with Oregon Allergy Associates in Eugene. He takes daily measurements of pollen from grass and trees. The grass pollen was the highest of the year so far...
Barn owl rescued from barbed wire fence
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. — An unexpected TikTok star, a juvenile barn owl, is capturing hearts nationwide while amassing millions of views. The owl was discovered entangled in a barbed wire fence by a passerby, who freed the bird and sought veterinary assistance. The Chintimini Wildlife Center took in the owl,...
Lane County to end backyard burning on June 7 amid fire safety concerns
The Lane County Fire Defense Board, Oregon Department of Forestry Eastern and Western Lane Divisions along with LRAPA have decided to end back yard burning as of June 7, 2025. Friday, June 6, will be the last day to burn your yard debris. Though the Burn Ban does not take...
Eugene Community leaders ask for transparency after extradition for fugitive accused of targeting Asian...
A suspected member of a group that allegedly burglarized 17 Asian households in Eugene and Springfield won’t be extradited back to Oregon because of an immigration hold, officials say. In the wake of those crimes, community leaders in Eugene are asking the state to be more transparent. Jensina Hawkins,...
The Eugene Science Center hosted an inaugural fundraiser for science education
The Eugene Science Center hosted its inaugural fundraiser on June 1st, for science education by celebrating the science behind fermented foods and drinks.
City Club of Eugene: Turtle Awards and Annual Meeting
Every year, City Club of Eugene gives Turtle Awards to community members who have stuck their necks out to advocate for a cause that others might have seen as lost. The Awards Committee is composed of Turtles from previous years; they submit nominations and make a collective choice. This year, three new turtles will...
Brewer Knight: The shortcomings of the UO Health Center
Like many freshmen, I was incapacitated by the freshman flu. My first year on campus was marked by a symphony of coughing, hacking and wheezing. I had never struggled with significant health issues in the past, but the introduction of new germs must have caused a panic in my immune system.
Eugene gas 4.4 cents/g lower than last week, but 9.3 cents/g higher than month...
EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.89/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in Eugene. Prices in Eugene are 9.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national...
Warm, Relaxing, Blustery
Good Morning. This week is going to be uneventful until the weekend delivers super hot temps. So, to start off today, we are watching high pressure build out off our Coast and move in. With that, the sky will be sunny everywhere except the Coast where a slight bit of cloud cover could appear through the first half of...
