Take it slow and count the turtles at Eugene’s Delta Ponds
Sixty turtles! Nowhere else in the world can you expect to count so many western pond turtles as on a hike at Eugene’s Delta Ponds. Once threatened with extinction, the long-necked, smooth-shelled reptiles are making a comeback in the rehabilitated gravel pits behind Valley River Center, thanks to years of efforts by the city and by volunteers.
Eugene Nike store closed for renovations
Eugene’s Nike location will close for most of May, according to signage placed outside of the store. Fixtures have been moved out, leaving the store looking empty to passersby peeking inside. The athletic wear company, founded in Oregon , has a long history of innovation. The Nike store located at 590 Pearl St. in Suite 100 is undergoing changes to update the space by installing...
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Over the last five years, Oregon is the winningest program in the West by a significant margin.
East Springfield Community Newsletter for Wednesday, May 6
Good morning! It’s May 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Student Recreation Center returns to normal operations after brief lockdown; “All Clear”
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon’s Student Recreation Center was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after a reported swatting incident prompted a law enforcement response. At about 11:10 a.m., a staff member at the Student Recreation Center received a call from a blocked, unlisted number in which...
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EWEB completes transfer of about 2,500 McKenzie Valley electric accounts to Lane Electric
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has officially completed the transfer of electric service for customers in the McKenzie Valley to Lane Electric Cooperative, effective May 1, 2026. EWEB says the milestone marks the culmination of nearly a year of research, analysis, community engagement, and...
KLCC’s Oregon Ready: Answering your questions about water sanitation, storing supplies in small spaces,...
We are moving our way through Oregon Ready following the Eugene Water & Electric Board's Pledge to Prepare to be “2 weeks ready” for disaster situations. We've received several disaster preparedness questions from you, our listeners and readers. So we invited EWEB's Emergency Management Specialist, Jenny Demaris, back...
Shopping cart, shouted confrontation: Eugene woman arrested on mail theft charge
EUGENE, Ore. — A woman was arrested for mail theft on Sunday, the Eugene Police Department said. At 11:15 p.m. on May 3, a caller reported a woman stealing mail in the 1400 block of River Road. Eugene Police officers responded and contacted the suspect, 43-year-old Amber Michelle Reed, at 895 River Road.
10 Wild Oregon Crab Shacks Where The Seafood Feast Begins
There is something unbeatable about the salt air and the anticipation of a tray piled high with Dungeness crab fresh from the Pacific. Oregon’s coast is famous for its seafood, and if you’re looking for a real treat, you’ve got to try some of the local crab shacks.
