Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
As Oregon finishes its first month of the year in fire season, the east side of Lane County battles flames. On July 3, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced that all districts are in fire season. As of July 23, Lane has seven fires…
EUGENE — Earlier this week, the Eugene Springfield NAACP hosted a press conference to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the forced disbursement of the Ferry Street Village settlement. The event honored the 75th anniversary of the five African American families forced to relocate in 1949…
COTTAGE GROVE – When the Eugene Symphony invited conductor Daniel Cho back for their two annual outdoor shows, he jumped at the opportunity. “I love these shows,” said Cho, who left Eugene last year to join the Alabama Symphony. “I think everybody always looks forward…
Judges recognize paper for its journalism, photography, special sections in 2023 BEND – The Chronicle earned 24 awards for our journalism in 2023, announced during the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s two-day conference this past weekend at Eagle Crest Resort. The Chronicle – a locally owned…
EUGENE – After a bracket change due to their role as hosts in the upcoming state tournament, the Eugene Challengers had the opportunity to take down an old semifinalist foe, Salem’s Post 20 Dirtbags, 9-1 last Friday. The victory helped propel the team to victory…
COTTAGE GROVE – When Charlie Faherty bought a goat five years ago, it wasn’t exactly his idea. Still, he’s glad he went through with it. “I bought him because my girlfriend at the time said she wanted a goat, so I bought her a baby…
For Trekkies, Trekkers, and fans of science fiction, some primo entertainment is about to unfold. Each summer for the last 11 years, Trek Theater has put on a Star Trek episode in the park. This year, “The Arsenal of Freedom” will be performed at 6…
BEND – “Son, get out of the business.” My first break in the newspaper industry was 1983, typing in sports statistics and weather data for The Miami News, an afternoon paper in my hometown. The newsroom was on the sixth of six floors, surrounded on…
SPRINGFIELD – For the first time since implementing the Vertical Housing Tax Zone on Oct. 12, 2004, the City received and unanimously approved an application for a Vertical Housing Tax Credit. Masaka Properties, along with Campfire Collaborative Architecture & Design and Ryan Thomas Construction, is…