Oregon roads are expected to be busy over the holiday weekend
AAA projects a record 877,000 Oregonians will travel for the Fourth of July. Officials warn of heavy traffic and construction delays on major routes like Interstate 84.
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Eugene Springfield Fire to split into separate departments, ending plans for new combined fire government
Eugene Springfield Fire will separate into two fire departments, ending their 16-year-long consolidation.
Bend daycare closure highlights infant care desert in Central Oregon
The public university that received $3.3 million in public funds to build a daycare center that doubled as a workforce training pipeline closed after just 11 months.
Judge grants narrow victory in Oregon Right to Life’s insurance suit over abortion, contraception
The organization sought a broader injunction over an exemption for “religious employers” but the judge’s ruling was limited in scope.
Oregon fireworks laws: What is legal and banned for the Fourth of July
Planning Fourth of July fireworks in Oregon? Here is a breakdown of what is legal, what is banned, and local rules for Eugene, Bend, Newport, and more.
Suicide in Lane County jail spurs wrongful death lawsuit
The estate of a Springfield man who took his own life in a Lane County jail is suing the government for failing to prevent his death.
Beyond the Fourth of July: A retired Eugene teacher’s mission to share America’s founding documents
Retired Eugene history teacher Raymond Brown spends the Fourth of July—and the rest of the year—bringing the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights to life through living history presentations.
Oregon governor says state is a ‘cheap date’ for data centers
With the power-hungry facilities already facing higher utility rates, Gov. Tina Kotek suggested more changes are coming.
Lincoln County completes purchase of Don Lindly Park along Alsea River
Lincoln County has completed the purchase of Don Lindly Park from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife two months after the state agreed to sell the 10-acre former RV park after ending plans to make it...
EWEB temporarily stops power generation at Trail Bridge Powerhouse to help fish migrate
Eugene Water & Electric Board is pausing electricity generation at the Trail Bridge Powerhouse through Oct. 31 for fish to migrate downstream.
Eugene drivers take note: 52nd Butte to Butte race brings road closures
Eugene's 52nd Butte to Butte race on July 4 will close major South Eugene and downtown streets starting at 6:00 a.m. LTD is offering express shuttle service.
A former timber executive asks forgiveness for unpermitted home additions along McKenzie River after large...
Kathleen Jones-McCann is a former Seneca executive whose unpermitted home additions have drawn complaints from neighbors and environmentalists. She is taking her case to Lane County Commissioners on July 7 f...
With Oregon state parks fees rising, parking permits are now available at many Oregon libraries
Oregon state parks are offering free parking permits at 82 libraries statewide to help offset recent fee increases. Check with your local branch before planning a trip.
Two new food benefits available to Oregon Health Plan members with complex health needs
The Oregon Health Authority has launched new nutrition benefits for Oregon Health Plan members with chronic conditions to help improve food security.
With fence dismantled, protests return to Eugene’s Federal Building in time for Fourth of July
Roughly 60 people held an Independence Day protest outside Eugene’s federal building Saturday. It was the first large gathering since a contentious fence was taken down days earlier.
Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?
In the wake of racist mob violence in Northern Ireland, there has been attention on "active clubs," a global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center activities around mixed martial arts.
3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer
A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.
Why do some U.S. airports have private security, but others use TSA?
About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.
Lane Fire Authority cuts positions and trainings after failed levy
Following two failed property tax levies, the Lane Fire Authority is cutting two peak-hour ambulances and reducing community safety training programs.
Oregon primary voter turnout hits historic high since vote by mail shift
Oregon voter turnout for the May primary was the highest the state has recorded in a midterm since it first transitioned to vote by mail in 1998, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Oregon parks officials ask public to not use fireworks on beaches, state parks
Oregon state parks officials warn that fireworks are illegal in parks and on beaches, risking wildfires, fines, and heavy trash ahead of the Fourth of July.
Oregon and Washington can continue to accept late-arriving ballots under Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled nothing in federal law prohibits Washington, Oregon and other states from accepting ballots that arrive via mail after Election Day.
Why do parts of Eugene resemble islands in a sea called Lane County?
On the special maps Eugene and Lane County use for things like taxes and voter rolls, there are dots of city and county land all over these two neighborhoods like islands of Eugene in the sea of Lane County.
Oakridge administrator hopes EPA grant leads to clean-up of pond, rec center
The City of Oakridge has received a $500,000 Brownfield assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess contamination levels of its old log ponds, and possibly reopen an old recreati...