Where to visit Santa the last week before Christmas
Christmas is almost here, and children have just a few more chances to tell Santa Claus what's on their list. Here are some places to meet Santa in western and central Oregon. For more holiday happenings, visit KLCC's community calendar, The Shortcut. Eugene. Santa will be available for visits and...
Driver Arrested for DUII and Resisting Arrest
A Eugene man was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly crashing into a resident’s fence while reportedly driving impaired and then resisting arrest.
Diane Downs, convicted of killing 7-year-old daughter in Springfield in 1983, denied parole
Diane Downs, convicted of killing her 7-year-old daughter in Springfield in 1983, has been denied parole, according to the Oregon Board of Parole.
Val Hoyle has failed on public safety. I’ll work to clean up her mess.
Some people take public safety for granted — until it’s gone. Safety is not a luxury preserved for the elite, but the foundation of a livable community. Without it, everything else collapses: business, education and the daily life of work and play. So why do Rep. Val Hoyle and other elected officials act as though...
Eugene’s generosity shines with 108K meals from food donations
EUGENE, Ore. - Donations to FOOD for Lane County have surged this year, surpassing 2024 collections despite the cancellation of the "Mail Carrier Food Drive" in Eugene and Springfield. Officials report the community contributed nearly 7,000 pounds of food and over $51,000 in cash. This impressive total includes a...
Keizer home invasion: Eugene trio arrested after alleged targeted attack
KEIZER, Ore. - Keizer Police have apprehended three suspects in Eugene in connection with a violent home invasion robbery that left a local man wounded nearly two months ago, according to the Keizer Police Department. Keizer police officials said that the incident occurred on Oct. 24 when a 20-year-old Keizer...
Immigrants, allies call for no work, no school, no shopping Dec. 18
The Oregon farmworkers union PCUN is organizing a series of visibility actions leading up to a nationwide general strike on May 1, 2026. Jazmin Flores: Did you know that in 2006, immigrant workers shut this country down to fight for their rights and basic human dignity in a wave of protest called Día Sin Un...
Gas prices in Eugene drop, reaching $3.20 per gallon
EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have seen a notable decrease, dropping 24 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $3.20 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks a 23.5-cent decrease from a month ago and a 9-cent drop compared to the same time last year....
Eugene 4J prepares for $30 million in cuts this year in hopes of long-term...
Eugene 4J must close a $30 million budget gap caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she’s hoping making those big reductions this year will save families and staff from big cuts in future years. 4J is one of many school districts across Oregon that...
Lane County, OR – Police Alert: Two Men Sentenced in Internet Crimes Case
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Eugene, OR – Two men have been sentenced in separate Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations led by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, officials announced this week. According to the Lane...
