EWEB secures energy future with new BPA contract valued up to $3 billion through...
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has signed a new contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that runs through 2044, securing access to between $2.5 and $3 billion worth of energy, the utility said in a media release. BPA is a federal agency that...
‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested For Sixth Time In Five Years
Bryan also has past DUI arrests from 2004, 2007 and 2017.
Sweet Home Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Near Lebanon
A Sweet Home resident died after their motorcycle left Bellinger Scale Road, traveled 190 feet into a ditch, and struck a tree; alcohol and speed suspected. Lebanon, OR. — The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday evening outside Lebanon. Sheriff Michelle...
As e-bike popularity zooms ahead, cities address confusion, concerns
As the use of electric-assist bikes increases in Eugene and Springfield, so do debates about their use and how to address bad behavior. Advocates say e-bikes are great for commuting, easing traffic congestion and making bicycling more accessible — plus, they are more environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars....
Gas prices in Eugene drop slightly as national average falls below $3
EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have decreased by 1.5 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.49 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks a 16.4-cent drop from a month ago, though prices remain 15 cents higher than a year ago. The cheapest station in Eugene...
Woman gets 3 years of probation for Veneta arson
A 29-year-old woman was sentenced Wednesday, Nov. 26, to three years of probation after pleading guilty to first-degree arson. Shara Maria Brittain was arrested by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office after fire personnel were called Aug. 1 to a home on 88100 block of Fifth Street in Veneta. A...
B1G refs muddy Oregon win with bonehead call on McClellan’s circus catch
At the start of the fourth quarter with the Ducks leading 19-7, Dante Moore and the offense faced 3rd and 6 at their own 21.
Overall, Quiet Conditions early week then late week rain
Early week looks fairly quiet with seasonable temperatures. The middle of the week looks to stay mostly cloudy, with highs hovering in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees. We don't anticipate any significant departures from normal for this time of year, but the general cloud deck will be a dominant feature. By the end...
Field Notes: (Sustainably Grown) Food for Thought
In the third episode of Field Notes, host Julia Boring explores the world of sustainably grown food. What makes Oregon’s climate so unique for farming? How does growing your own produce change the way you cook and eat? Harper Keeler, director of the University of Oregon’s Urban Farm program, joins this episode to dig...
Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood welcomes new housing development
EUGENE, Ore. - A new affordable housing project is set to make a significant impact in the Whiteaker neighborhood. The Whiteaker Commons development aims to provide 120 units with on-site resident services for households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. The project, a collaboration between Red...
