District addresses student safety following Hamlin altercation
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Parents in Springfield are raising concerns about safety at Hamlin Middle School after a video circulated on social media showing a student being attacked by classmates just days into the new school year. The incident, which took place on Friday, August 5, shows a younger student...
Researchers across U.S. join forces to study landslides with $15 million grant
OREGON, USA — University of Oregon scientists have joined a national research effort to understand how natural disasters trigger each other, receiving part of a $15 million National Science Foundation grant to study cascading floods and landslides. The University of Michigan will lead the new research center called...
Lane County Diaper Bank expands to new Springfield location amid rising donations
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Lane County Diaper Bank is moving because of the large amount of community donations they've received - and to make room for more supplies. The bank is currently located near the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Hospital in Springfield. They say they've just outgrown the current space.
Cottage Grove’s Bohemia Food Hub secures $500K grant for major expansion
Cottage Grove’s Bohemia Food Hub, a commercial kitchen and food business incubator, secured a $500,000 regional food system infrastructure grant that will transform the facility — and improve Oregon’s food distribution network. Bohemia announced the funding in July, though originally it expected to receive the funds...
Oregon Weather Alert: Heavy Showers and Thunder Threat for Eugene Tuesday, September 9 With...
EUGENE, Ore. – Rain and thunder could slow traffic across western Oregon Tuesday as a storm system sweeps through the Willamette Valley. Drivers on Interstate 5 should expect wet pavement, reduced visibility, and possible delays during the afternoon commute. According to the National Weather Service in Portland,...
Eugene City Council Invites Residents to Participate in Upcoming Public Meetings and Work Sessions
Eugene City Council is dialing up its engagement with the community this month with a series of work sessions, meetings, and public hearings, inviting locals to bring their voices to the table. As per the City of Eugene, work sessions are set to be collaborative affairs, aiming to foster open dialogue between council...
Eugene Education Foundation awards $200,166 in enrichment grants to Eugene School District
The Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) has awarded $200,166 in grant funding to support 67 educational projects across Eugene School District 4J for the 2025-26 academic year. EEF made the check presentation at the 4J Back to School Kickoff held at South Eugene High School on Aug. 27. "The grants will...
Firefighters halt grass fire at Mt. Pisgah recreation area
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. - Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire and Rescue responded Sunday afternoon to a grass fire at the Mt. Pisgah recreation area just after 1 p.m., fire officials said. Authorities said firefighters responded to the incident just after 1 p.m. on Sept. 7 and found flames spreading slowly in short, dry grass...
Air quality alert issued for Lane County Cascade Foothills and Cascades of Lane County...
The National Weather Service reported an air quality alert at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 8 p.m. for Lane County Cascade Foothills and Cascades of Lane County.
Showery and Warm, Wet Through Mid Week
Good Morning. This week, we start things off looking directly at a small wave of low pressure that will push showers into the region through mid week. The first hit of showers will start today some time around 7 am for Douglas County. The shape and projection of this system will cause more activity within the Eastern...