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EUGENE, Ore. — Around 11 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 89000 block of Green Hill Road, west of Eugene, for a reported assault. When they arrived, they learned the suspect, Michael Anthony Smith, 67, had injured and strangled...

EUGENE, Ore. - Firefighters faced a challenging battle as they worked to control a large industrial fire Monday evening at Schnitzer Steel in Eugene. The fire broke out at 3:30 p.m., and by 7 p.m., it was still burning. Crews continued to respond defensively to the situation and police closed both north- and...

EUGENE, Ore. — Veterans of the United States Armed Forces can ride for free on Lane Transit District (LTD) buses in honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Veterans need to tell the bus operator that they served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard, and their ride is free.

One person died Nov. 2 after they were struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Oaklea Drive and Kinney Lane in Junction City. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Junction City fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the person died at the scene. ...

I’ve been working for free since I was eight years old. Giving up recess to shelve books in the school library was my first experience volunteering and it’s changed my life for the better. Volunteering provides a plethora of opportunities, especially for students trying to build resume experience.

Correction: The link in this story originally led to an outdated list of ballot drop boxes in Lane County. The link has been corrected. This story has been updated with ballot returns through Monday. Voters in Springfield, Dunes City and two mostly rural Lane County fire districts still have time...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Funds for those that rely of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are still delayed causing people in the Lane County area, like Allexcis Jones, to rely on other sources like Catholic Community Services to help feed her household. "It definitely had a big impact. We're...

The Springfield School Board removed two of its own from leadership positions during a tense Monday meeting amid accusations that both violated board policy, and one abused his authority. Springfield School Board Members Jonathan Light, the current longest serving board member, and Ken Kohl, were replaced as chair,...

EUGENE, Ore. — First Baptist Church of Eugene is inviting all members of the community to come for a free meal on Thanksgiving Day. First B’s Community Thanksgiving will take place on Thursday, November 27 from 12pm-2pm. The meal will include ham, side dishes, and desserts and there...