Instead of destroying neighborhoods, use land value capture to build subsidized housing
With subsidized housing, people who don't have as much economic mobility can choose where they want to live. Presenter: In 2025, Eugene city planners suggested removing the term residential character from city code, saying it’s from ‘a different era.’ But a longtime advocate for subsidized housing says Eugene...
Public comment to close on Amazon-linked developer’s proposal disturbing wetlands
Public comment closes Friday, Jan. 2, on a construction application for a warehouse in the wetlands near the Eugene Airport. The application has been filed by a developer with ties to Amazon. Both state and federal regulators require such applications for projects that disturb wetlands to monitor compliance with the...
Oregon’s Kiara Romero sets records while pursuing LPGA pathway
The top-ranked amateur golfer in the world, Kiara Romero is many things. A two-time first team All-American, the fourth in Oregon history. The Big Ten women’s golfer of the year. The youngest of three siblings, all collegiate golfers. A dog lover, who has grown to appreciate fishing and the outdoors more over her two...
KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Eugene’s Saturday and Holiday Markets
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Reedsport man killed in crash on Lorane Highway
.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } James Lee Blondell, 76, of Reedsport, died after his car left the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred off Lorane Highway near Sutherlin Lane south of...
Vocational Rehabilitation program consolidates to new Eugene location in January 2026
EUGENE, Ore. — The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program will be moving from the Eugene VR Office at The McKenzie Center, 2885 Chad Drive and the Springfield VR Office will be moving from 101 30th Street, Springfield. The two programs will be moving to 18 Shelton McMurphey Blvd., Eugene, to form one Lane County VR...
Homelessness, Activism and More in Letters
Because you’re reading the Weekly, you’re old enough to feel old occasionally. Your favorite movie gets re-released on its 20th anniversary, but you remember seeing it in the theater. Or your neighbor has a baby, and you blink, and suddenly they’re doing doughnuts in the Autzen parking lot, learning to drive.
Eugene man arrested for DUII and reckless driving
EUGENE, Ore. -- A 36-year-old Eugene man was arrested Monday evening on multiple charges that included driving under the influence of intoxicants following a traffic stop, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said an officer was patrolling West 11th Avenue near Seneca Road at about 10:44 p.m. on...
The Weekender | January 1-7
Happy New Year! Start the new year with a mix of outdoor traditions, arts and culture, and low-key social events around Eugene. New Year’s Day begins with Oregon State Parks’ First Day Hikes, followed by First Friday free museum admission at the local museums and downtown’s First Friday ArtWalk. The rest of the week...
Eugene’s Greenhill Humane Society cares for more than 5,750 animals in 2025
EUGENE, Ore. - The Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene had a bustling year in 2025, providing care for more than 5,750 animals spanning 17 different species. A remarkable 99 percent of these animals were from Lane County, underscoring Greenhill's local impact. Funding for the organization came from a mix of sources....

















