Echo and KEPW welcome Jenny Jonak
Allies can help by watching for anything unusual happening in the neighborhood, by pushing back against stereotypes of Asians as wealthy people, and by pushing back against both denial and shame. Presenter: KEPW’s Underground Echo follows up after the Asian American Pacific Islander and Allies Public Safety Forum....
VLT play explores role of Indigenous stories in healing and building community
A play about loss, resilience, and the power of Native stories opens Nov. 7 at Eugene’s Very Little Theater. “BlueJay’s Canoe” centers around BlueJay, a DJ at a fictional tribal radio station in the Willamette Valley. “And good afternoon, and a good day it is indeed!” bellowed...
Eugene, OR – Crash on I-5 South Near Hwy 126 Causes Major Delays
Eugene, OR (November 1, 2025) – A traffic accident on southbound Interstate 5 near the junction with eastbound Highway 126 caused major slowdowns during Thursday afternoon’s rush hour in Eugene, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The crash occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m. near milepost...
Springfield school board’s small-group meeting format raises legal questions
A recent breakout discussion format during a Springfield Public Schools board meeting may have violated Oregon public meetings law, because the public could not access the full conversation. At an Oct. 27 work session, school board members broke out into three, rotating small groups to talk with administrators. Brian...
Lane County sheriff’s deputy, second driver injured in River Road area crash
EUGENE, Ore. – A two-vehicle crash that involved a Lane County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Friday afternoon is currently under investigation by the Oregon State Police, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said the crash happened at about 12:45 p.m. on Oct. 31...
Oregon coach Dan Lanning states he has ‘zero’ plans to leave the Ducks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — When asked about his interest in leaving Oregon, Ducks coach Dan Lanning said it’s “zero.” “I’m not leaving Oregon.” Lanning shared on the Rich Eisen Show on Thursday afternoon. “As long as I win, that’s what I always tell my kids. If your dad wins, we’ll be at Oregon. So I’ve […]
The Eugene artist behind nails of US track stars like Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah...
Surrounded by her studio filled with vibrant artwork, cute plushies and pictures of clients, Sophia Kinaya Haug snipped a chain to size then placed it on her friend's nail. Haug is the person behind Beauty by Kinaya, crafting intricate acrylic and gel nail art. Her talents have led her to work with athletes like...
A grieving family seeks answers after a patient dies at Oregon State Hospital
In the final months of his life, Kenneth Hass lived in a filthy seclusion room at Oregon State Hospital. His access to the room’s bathroom was usually locked, a step staffers took to prevent him from jumping off the sink counter and onto the floor. Garbage, feces and urine often filled his room, according to records...
Game time set for Oregon at Iowa, and it’s the best-case scenario
The networks announced their schedule for the Big Ten window games Saturday afternoon, and it's perfect for the Ducks making a long road trip. Kickoff for Orego
Central Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, October 31
Good morning! It’s October 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be cloudy; a dry evening for trick-or-treating. There is a 11% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 52. Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late...

















