Eugene City Council advances an ordinance that would ban panhandling
Handing out anything while at an intersection, stop sign or stop light in a running vehicle to a pedestrian could result in a $50 fine, if a proposed city ordinance becomes law in Eugene.
Injured hiker rescued near George Creek after distress alert to Lane County authorities
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) personnel determined who the beacon belonged to, and...
Update: Highway 99 reopens after large fire
This story has been updated to reflect traffic reopening. Traffic reopened 3.5 hours after it was shut down on Highway 99 near Roosevelt Boulevard in the area known as Four Corners. The highway was closed by a large fire burning on commercial property in the area. Police had closed both northbound and southbound...
Pete Moore Hospice House: Comfort and care when it matters most
At Cascade Health, we believe everyone deserves expert, compassionate care at the end of life – as well as a space where both patients and families can find comfort and peace. That’s what Pete Moore Hospice House provides every day. One patient’s daughter reflects that, “the moment he was admitted I was able to...
Oregon Attempting to Poach 4-Star WR After James Franklin Fallout
The Ducks got busy with offering some 2027 targets, including one once committed to Penn State before James Franklin was removed.
Mosby Creek Road in Cottage Grove closed Nov. 3-4 for tree removal from 8...
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Mosby Creek Road in Cottage Grove will be closed for tree removal on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The closure will extend from milepost 1.2 at Currin Connector to milepost 1.5 at Row River Connector #1. Motorists are advised...
A Deadhead history of Eugene
Aug. 27, 1972: The Grateful Dead perform the first of their many iconic shows in the Eugene area to raise money in order to save the Springfield Creamery, an establishment owned by the brother of their close friend, eccentric artist and University of Oregon alumnus Ken Kesey. This concert was...
Local gas prices down, national average may rebound soon
EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have decreased by 5.2 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.57 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks a significant drop of 43 cents per gallon compared to a month ago, although...
Oregon School Employees Association and 4J district cancel Nov. 3 bargaining session
EUGENE, Ore. — The bargaining session between the Oregon School Employees Association and Eugene School District 4J scheduled for Nov. 3 has been cancelled, the district said in a media release. The school district's lead negotiator has had a sudden family emergency out of the area, the district said.
What Jahlil Florence’s decision to enter the portal means for the Ducks
Third on the depth chart behind Brandon Finney and Na'eem Offord, Jahlil Florence announced Sunday his intention to enter the Transfer Portal when it opens in January.

















