Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE – A nonprofit in Cottage Grove recently received federal money for the purchase of a school bus to serve youth with significant disabilities throughout Lane County. Circle of Friends is a K-8 school that serves children with special…
LANE COUNTY – In an attempt to save money and cut costs in the county’s waste management division, Lane County is considering reducing hours and closing transfer stations, and raising disposal fees. Lane County Commissioners are deciding how to proceed…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a Light of Liberty event this Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. Light of Liberty, now in its 20th year, is a fundraiser at…
SPRINGFIELD – Last Wednesday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum launched the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free, multicultural event featuring Tahitian dance and storytelling by Anavai O Te Ora. The traditional dance of Tahiti, ‘Ori Tahiti, was…
COTTAGE GROVE – The city council formally adopted the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Monday night during the Cottage Grove City Council meeting, approving the division of the Community Promotions Fund and a roughly $200,000 library personnel services…
CRESWELL – While neighboring cities grapple with having to make deep budget cuts to their services and operations, the City of Creswell – which has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 10 consecutive years –…
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, committee members approved a $37 million budget for Willamalane Park and Recreation District to be sent forward to the board of directors. On June 16, district staff explained department budgets and presented a balanced budget to…
COTTAGE GROVE – Last Wednesday, the idea of a 100-foot cell tower was floated before the Cottage Grove Planning Commission during a public hearing and raised community concerns. The application was submitted on April 21 by Smartlink LLC, and the…
SPRINGFIELD – With schools out for the summer and kiddos ready to play in the sun, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is hosting an annual play day for kiddos and their families. Willamalane’s Children’s Celebration is this Saturday from 10…
SPRINGFIELD – After months of debate, robust public testimony, and difficult conversations, the Springfield City Council approved the city’s 2026-27 budget during a meeting earlier this week in an effort to address the City’s $4.5 million budget shortfall. As part…