Month June 2024

Over 90 animals rescued from Dorena property

DORENA – A seizure of at least 92 animals were rescued from a Dorena property earlier this week. Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) – alongside Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Greenhill Humane Society (GHS), Willamette Horse Outreach Alliance (WHOA), and H&H Veterinary Care (H&H) – on…

Saunders drives Colts success from the mound

EUGENE – As a freshman last season, Grady Saunders secured Thurston’s state title with a walk-off, extra-inning, inside-the-park home run. This season, Saunders secured the title through his play on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings, striking out four, and shutting out a West Albany team…

Unhoused conversation continues 

COTTAGE GROVE – Following the City’s May 18 work session to discuss how to manage Cottage Grove’s unhoused population, city manager Mike Sauerwein provided a history lesson and staff suggestions to council May 28. “I think we’ve got good momentum coming out of the work…

Embree takes control of Drifters in Year 3

SPRINGFIELD – Just before the Springlfield Drifters held their media day on Monday at Hamlin Sports Complex, season-altering news was released by the team.  Tommy Richards, the Drifters’ head coach since their inception, unexpectedly stepped down and was replaced by assistant coach Alan Embree –…

TrackTown: A legacy owned by generations

In an article for Eugene Magazine’s Summer 2008 issue, Vin Lananna—former University of Oregon head track & field coach—wrote, “The spirit of TrackTown USA isn’t confined to the track at Hayward Field. Walkers, joggers and runners fill the beautiful trails that wind throughout Eugene and…

Springfield tax lot talk piques citizen interest, concerns

SPRINGFIELD – The council chambers were packed earlier this week with at least 75 people in attendance, most of whom were there to participate in the public hearings. Although there were four public hearings on the agenda, the majority of community engagement was on the…