Dan Lanning explains the importance of honoring Phil Knight with new uniforms
Heading into its Week Four showdown against in-state rival Oregon State, Oregon unveiled its ‘Shoe Duck’ uniforms in honor of Nike co-founder Phil Knight this week. Knight, who graduated from Oregon and went on to co-found the iconic brand with former Oregon track and field coach Bill Bowerman, has donated millions...
8 Oregon Donut Shops With Lines Out the Door
Oregon is home to some of the most beloved donut shops where people gladly wait in line for a taste of deliciousness. From quirky flavors to traditional favorites, these eight shops are worth the wait. 1. Blue Star Donuts. Portland’s Blue Star Donuts offers a gourmet twist on a classic...
Former city councilor Betty Taylor turns 100, celebrates at Downtown Athletic Club
EUGENE, Ore. — Long-time residents of Eugene know the name and the reputation. Betty Taylor, the former city councilor and the only one to serve six terms, is turning 100 years old. Her birthday is actually Wednesday. For 24 years, Betty served the community, representing Ward 2. The active...
New school year starts with local school districts implementing state mandated cell phone bans
EUGENE, Ore. – While Oregon schools have until Oct. 31 to create a cell phone ban policy, some local school districts already decided to implement the Executive Order 25-09 when classes first began; so that they wouldn’t have to change any policies in the middle of the school year.
EPD: 43 arrests made with assistance from Flock cameras since July
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department has announced that the new Automated License Plate Readers, commonly known as Flock cameras, have assisted with 64 different investigations since they were initially installed in July. The cameras have helped EPD recover 19 vehicles, assisted with 6 different drug-related...
Lane County Eyes Drones for Landfill Methane Inspections
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County could soon become one of the first jurisdictions in Oregon to use drones to inspect its landfill for methane leaks, a move officials say would improve safety, efficiency, and environmental monitoring. Current Inspections Pose Risks. The county’s Short Mountain Landfill, located just south...
Eugene police make three DUII arrests over two days
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Police officers made three separate DUII arrests over a two-day period. On September 14, officers responded to a welfare check on the 1500 block of Fetters Loop, where they found 32-year-old Brennen Andrew Babbhacket unresponsive in a Subaru Forester with the engine running. Attempts to wake...
Pet of the Week: Boopa
EUGENE, Ore. — Meet our sweet new friend Boopa!. For more information on all of the adoptable pets at Greenhill visit their website at green-hill.org.
Lane County sheriff’s deputies make multiple DUII arrests over busy weekend
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane County sheriff's deputies had a busy weekend with the arrest of six drivers for impaired driving over the past weekend despite facing limited traffic team funding, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. On September 12, a deputy stopped Patricia Ann Loehr, 59, after she drove...
Man arrested after crashing car into power pole on W. Amazon Drive in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — A man was arrested Sunday on warrants after a single-vehicle crash on W. Amazon Drive, the Eugene Police Department reports. Around 4:15 a.m. on September 14, callers reported a Dodge Charger had crashed into a power pole in the 4000 block of W. Amazon Drive and was on fire.

















