Second round of leaf pickup approaching in Eugene and Springfield
If you missed the first round of leaf collection in Eugene or Springfield, or more leaves have fallen since Autumn , you'll soon get a second chance with Eugene and Springfield set to soon roll out a second round of leaf collection. In Eugene, city crews will begin leaf collection on Jan. 6. Unlike the first round ,...
Crime Spree Arrest
A Eugene man made his first appearance in court on Tuesday following a crime spree on Monday afternoon in the Coburg Road area that police said included an alleged bank robbery.
Lookout PM: Lost woman found, thanks to her dog
An 82-year-old woman with dementia, who became lost near Elmira, was found by searchers thanks to barks from her dog, which had also helped keep her warm while she was missing. Good dog. Michael Zhang reports. We have more dispatches from Tyson Alger and images from Isaac Wasserman on what’s...
Eugene’s homeless youth benefit from successful ‘Giving Tree’
EUGENE, Ore. - Nearly 300 homeless or struggling youth in and around Eugene requested items. Most of them asked for essentials like socks, coats, jeans, and cookware. Cameron Jackson, marketing manager at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, shared how the program benefits the community. "Just knowing that we have the tree...
Lost 82-year-old woman found safe, thanks to her furry protector
An 82-year-old resident of Elmira who went missing Monday, Dec. 29, was found late that night thanks to the help of her dog, Cami. Cami, a blue heeler, also known as an Australian cattle dog, has been known for her loyalty to her owner. This time, the pup went above and beyond, keeping the woman warm as temperatures...
Oregon Tops List Of Moving Destinations In 2025
Portland, Ore. – For the first time, Oregon tops the list of states people moved to in 2025, according to a new study. The survey was conducted by United Van Lines, showing 65% of their Oregon moves this year were inbound. But, that doesn’t mean the population is booming.
Sammy Pierotti’s top 5 Eugene restaurants to dine at for New Year’s
Editor's note: This article was updated to add new information. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a delicious meal? Eugene is full of restaurants to dine at that will be open on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, and I have some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket. As the food, drinks and...
Program helps illuminate pedestrians, cyclists during Oregon’s darkest days
Once a year on a chilly November morning, the Lane Council of Governments office building in Eugene transforms into a packaging center. Employees of LCOG and their partners assemble kits that include various types of reflective gear — vests, lights and beanies. Then they distribute the kits to partner...
Eugene surfer tries to make waves of his own with new surfboard technology
Neat stacks of paulownia wood — the raw material for dreams — flank both sides of the entrance to Eddie Rosenberg’s garage in the south hills of Eugene. “The idea of having a factory in Eugene that’s making surfboards and hiring some people to help, I mean, that’s like a really cool vision, and something that I hope...
A 73-year-old man in a wheelchair was killed when construction workers allowed him to...
Carl Wescott, a 73-year-old military veteran from Sweet Home, Oregon, died in 2022 after his motorized wheelchair fell into an open construction trench at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Main Street, suffering severe injuries including an open ankle fracture-dislocation, left upper arm and fibula fractures, and...
