Lane County, OR – Wanted Alert: Suspect Sought After 9 Stolen Guns Recovered
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lane County, OR — Detectives recovered multiple stolen firearms while investigating a January burglary along Highway 36. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after a...
Eugene police warn residents about fake gold jewelry scam
Police in Eugene are warning residents about scammers selling fake gold jewelry in public places across the area. According to the Eugene Police Department, at least three people in Eugene and Lane County, Oregon have been scammed over the past two weeks. Victims reported being approached by individuals offering what...
Washington Reopens UO DEI Debate After Eugene Thought the Issue Was Settled
The University of Oregon believed it had finally closed the book on a months‑long dispute over a small partnership with The PhD Project when it signed a resolution agreement in October 2025. Federal civil‑rights investigators now say the story is not over: records and findings reviewed by the U.S. Department of...
Eugene Public Library cards to be delivered to all Bethel students
EUGENE, Ore. — Starting this month, each of Bethel School District's more than 4,800 students will receive a library card free of charge, ready to use and delivered directly into their hands at school, expanding Eugene Public Library’s student card program. The initiative reflects a growing partnership between...
Oregon lawmakers pass new guardrails for automatic license plate readers
Oregon lawmakers have approved new guardrails for automatic license plate reader technology. The bill comes after cities across Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, contracted with private companies that operate networks of cameras that photograph vehicles and store the images in a searchable database. Under the...
Couple Arrested for Recent Burglaries
Two people believed to be involved in several recent Lane County burglaries were arrested in Florence on Wednesday morning.
Springfield Man Indicted After Allegedly Attempting to Meet Minor in Lincoln City
Lincoln City, OR. — A Springfield man has been indicted by a Lincoln County Grand Jury after allegedly attempting to meet a minor following sexually explicit online communications. According to the Lincoln City Police Department, 38-year-old Rigoberto Lezama-Luna was arrested on February 27, 2026, after arranging to...
Lane Fire Authority says other closures possible following closure of Lorane Hwy Station
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Fire Authority said it is looking into the closure of other stations, after it closed Station 108, located on Lorane Highway, this week. "We are looking at evaluating several of our stations that are maybe don't have volunteers out of them," LFA Assistant Fire Chief Rose Douglass. "We're going to...
Springfield schools welcome Jodi O’Mara as acting superintendent
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Springfield Public Schools has announced Jodi O'Mara as the new acting superintendent, having officially entered the role on Monday. O'Mara brings over 30 years of experience in Oregon public education. She previously served as superintendent of Mapleton School District. "I'm honored to join...
PeaceHealth, get back to the negotiating table with Eugene Emergency Physicians
As a Springfield City Councilor, I have been elected to represent and advocate for the best interests of Springfield residents. When I think of my constituents, it is my neighbors in Ward 3 and every single person who calls Springfield home. With the recent announcement by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at...
