Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. - BRING Recycling's beloved fiberglass rhino, Jabali, is getting a makeover just in time for Earth Month. According to BRING Recycling, the rhino is being sanded, primed, and painted to restore her presence at the organization's bioswale. Jabali, named through a community contest, has become a well-known...

On February 27, 2026, 38-year-old Rigoberto Lezama-Luna, of Springfield, OR, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Lezama-Luna is accused of sending sexually charged messages through social media to an undercover police officer posing as a minor, according to...

The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference drew increased exhibitor participation and attendance during its three-day run Feb. 19-21 at the Lane Events Center and Fairground in Eugene, organizers reported. This year’s conference carried the theme “Responsible Forestry Today, Healthy Forests Tomorrow.” Jacque Buchanan,...

Cintas Corp., the Ohio-based uniform and cleaning giant, in June 2024, spent $1.4 million buying a big chunk of land in west Eugene to build a regional industrial laundering and chemical cleansing center. The company got the city and Lane County to approve a three-year property tax waiver on the...

Nick Squires noted campaign support for EWEB Commissioner John Barofsky from timber industry leaders, including Dan Giustina, Jef Green, and Erik Parrish. Presenter: Public comments March 3 suggest the Watersheds Bill of Rights can help EWEB with the Leaburg Dam, data centers, and the forthcoming second source on the...

Eugene police are asking the public to be vigilant as a group is reportedly selling fake gold jewelry around Eugene and Lane County.

Eugene accepted the gift of a library building from Andrew Carnegie in 1904 — and Lane County is still dealing with the repercussions. One problem with Carnegie’s generosity became apparent as soon as the building opened. The library was supposed to be free for everybody, but because it was owned by the city of...

Good morning! It’s March 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be considerable clouds and cooler with a couple of showers. There is a 90% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 40. Rain now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.

SALEM, OR — Concerns over Lane County’s ability to provide a rapid trauma response took the spotlight Thursday in Salem as Eugene Emergency Physicians spoke before the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. Two representatives for EEP's 41-provider team spoke about upcoming...

Community leaders, project partners, and neighbors gathered Saturday, February 28, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Joyce A. Langeliers Family Center in Thurston, an exciting new space designed to bring people together and support youth and families in Springfield. Hundreds of attendees came...