Eugene OR

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Construction is set to begin on Springfield’s westbound Main Street Bridge, a project promising significant infrastructure improvements. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that the project will enhance traffic access and safety for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Mist clings to windshields this morning as light rain falls steadily across the southern Willamette Valley. Streetlights glow through pockets of fog, and the first hours of 2026 feel damp, gray,...

EUGENE, Ore. - The Restored Connections Peer Center in Eugene is inviting the community to explore its new Recovery Community Center with a soft opening. At the RCPC Annex on High Street, organizers provided food, opportunities for connection, and information about the center's mission. "The Annex is a community...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - As the new year begins, many in the community are setting fitness goals, and local gyms are stepping up to support these resolutions. West Coast Strength in Springfield is experiencing a surge in memberships, which is expected to continue through January. The gym offers classes and a...

Happy 2026, Eugene! Are you looking for a way to celebrate the new year? Sometimes holidays sneak up on us, especially around Christmas, so if you don't have your plans sorted out yet, you're not alone. Luckily, there are plenty of events happening this week in Eugene, both on stage and on screen. Since most people...

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EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene police arrested six individuals for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) since the start of the new year, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that, of these incidents, two involved crashes, highlighting ongoing concerns about impaired driving in the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lane County, OR – Several impaired drivers were arrested across Lane County during New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day, prompting renewed safety reminders from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office as...

Three crashes near Creswell and Junction City left one man dead, two injured, and one DUII arrest as deputies handled multiple incidents Tuesday night. Lane County, OR. — On December 30 at approximately 7 p.m., deputies with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded alongside fire personnel to a two-vehicle crash on...

WASHINGTON & OREGON — A developing low-pressure system moving up the Oregon coast this weekend could bring elevated and potentially strong winds to communities across western Oregon and western Washington. Forecasters are monitoring the system closely, noting that its track and intensity remain uncertain, but...