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Four-star 2027 defensive lineman Cameron Pritchett committed to the Ducks Monday afternoon, a defensive end from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama.

One of the biggest pops from the crowd came in the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon at the Oregon state track and field championships in Eugene. It wasn’t for an all-time great mark. But it was, perhaps, one of the most unique finishes to a race in Hayward Field history.

At a May 20 meeting of the Lane County Budget Committee, commissioners approved the largest reduction in full-time-equivalent positions in over a decade. The Fiscal Year 25-26 General Fund budget consisted of a $178,781,923 or 8.8% decrease from the FY 24-25 budget. Full-time-equivalent positions represent the total...

The Southern Willamette Valley is experiencing very high pollen counts which are affecting people with allergies and even those without. Dr. Kraig Jacobson is with Oregon Allergy Associates in Eugene. He takes daily measurements of pollen from grass and trees. The grass pollen was the highest of the year so far...

BROWNSVILLE, Ore. — An unexpected TikTok star, a juvenile barn owl, is capturing hearts nationwide while amassing millions of views. The owl was discovered entangled in a barbed wire fence by a passerby, who freed the bird and sought veterinary assistance. The Chintimini Wildlife Center took in the owl,...

The Lane County Fire Defense Board, Oregon Department of Forestry Eastern and Western Lane Divisions along with LRAPA have decided to end back yard burning as of June 7, 2025. Friday, June 6, will be the last day to burn your yard debris. Though the Burn Ban does not take...

A suspected member of a group that allegedly burglarized 17 Asian households in Eugene and Springfield won’t be extradited back to Oregon because of an immigration hold, officials say. In the wake of those crimes, community leaders in Eugene are asking the state to be more transparent. Jensina Hawkins,...

The Eugene Science Center hosted its inaugural fundraiser on June 1st, for science education by celebrating the science behind fermented foods and drinks.

Every year, City Club of Eugene gives Turtle Awards to community members who have stuck their necks out to advocate for a cause that others might have seen as lost. The Awards Committee is composed of Turtles from previous years; they submit nominations and make a collective choice. This year, three new turtles will...

Like many freshmen, I was incapacitated by the freshman flu. My first year on campus was marked by a symphony of coughing, hacking and wheezing. I had never struggled with significant health issues in the past, but the introduction of new germs must have caused a panic in my immune system.