Chronicle News Service

LOWELL – On May 2, at 2:50 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary on Jasper Lowell Road after a resident reported a trespasser on their property. A second call revealed that the suspects had broken into a…

Man dies at Lookout Reservoir ■ LOWELL – On May 10, at about 1 p.m., Tyler Ryan Davis, 22, of Eugene, was found deceased near Lookout Reservoir east of Lowell. He was reported missing to the Eugene Police on May…

According to the County, the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget for Lane County is balanced, preserving critical services and making the most of the limited financial resources available. “Sixty percent of Lane County’s budget has historically come from state or…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District has been named as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The honor was announced by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration…

Lane County Parks officials are celebrating National Public Works Week in May with a series of short, guided park tours. Each tour runs noon-1 p.m. and offers a look at projects, planned improvements, and how park levy money are being…

As temperatures rise this summer, the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have begun monitoring lakes, rivers, and reservoirs for toxic cyanobacteria blooms (cyanoHABs). While cyanobacteria can be beneficial, under certain conditions, they can multiply and produce…

SPRINGFIELD – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning, April 26. Crews were dispatched after reports of a window air conditioning unit on fire at a home in the 1000 block of 21st Avenue.…

COTTAGE GROVE – At approximately 5:40 a.m. on May 5, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a crash in the 27000 block of London Road. Witnesses reported that a vehicle had overturned, ejecting at least one occupant. South…

Lane County Emergency Management will conduct a test of its subscriber-based emergency alert system, Lane Alerts, on Thursday, May 14, at noon. The test will utilize emails, recorded voice calls, and text messages based on each subscriber’s contact preferences. Subscribers…

Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Springfield, recognizing the contributions of public employees who serve the community each day.  Public Service Recognition Week, observed nationally during the first full week…