Springfield city manager could soon get pay increase, though compensation lags behind other cities
Springfield City Council will soon vote on a pay increase for its city manager, Nancy Newton. An analysis of other cities across Oregon conducted by Springfield staff found Newton’s compensation is more than 10% behind her peers at similar governments. That gap is likely to grow, as many other cities across the...
‘Home Improvement’ star faces sixth arrest in 5 years, fiancée also arrested
EUGENE, Ore. (WKRC) - One of the stars of the classic sitcom "Home Improvement" was arrested for the sixth time in five years alongside his fiancée, police said. Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, who played Brad Taylor, the eldest child in "Home Improvement," was arrested on November 29 in Eugene, Oregon after he allegedly...
Springfield Public Library is a community gem. It’s also at a crossroads.
This summer, the Springfield City Council, using an outside task force and paid consultant, decided that a $500,000 reduction in the Springfield Public Library’s budget would be needed to help reduce an estimated $4.5 million shortfall in the city’s 2027-28 proposed budget. Here are the simple facts:. The...
Where to find Christmas trees in and around Eugene and Springfield
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree: Where can I actually find thee?. The clock is ticking to bring a fir forest into your living room or drag out a dusty plastic one. But in a region peppered with thousands of trees, doesn’t going with a fake tree feel like a waste?
Oregon’s small school districts often have more inexperienced teachers
Just over a fifth of Oregon teachers last year had been on the job for three years or less, according to recent data from the Oregon Department of Education. But for districts whose faculty count puts them in the bottom half of schools, that percentage was often higher. Of the...
OR Springfield’s Most Loveable Pets Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to springfield..
Eugene, We Need Your Help to Find a Home for Memmi
In a heartfelt plea on social media, a user is seeking help to find a new home for a beloved cat named Memmi. The owner, currently going through significant life changes, is unable to continue caring for the cat. The aim is to find a private home for Memmi, bypassing the need for a shelter.
A New Year’s Eve (and Day) Tradition: Eugene’s First Run
I never know what to do with myself on New Year’s Eve. I’m not one for the party scene and staying up until midnight to watch television doesn’t make nearly as much sense as when I was a kid (anything to stay up past my bedtime!). So an almost-midnight run might be just perfect to say goodbye to this year and say...
Local artists shine at Springfield holiday pop-ups
Holiday Maker Faire Series pop-ups support local artists and creators. The Whittaker Community Market is partnering with Lovely Cafe for a series of holiday pop-up markets in Springfield for the next three Saturdays.
Oregon survives its final test, shifts attention to postseason
The Ducks overcame a tough Husky front seven and some boneheaded mistakes of their own to escape with a 26-14 win.
