Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – In a major reversal, PeaceHealth abandoned its plan last week to outsource staffing of its emergency department to an out-of-state company. This decision came amid mounting pressure from the community, its politicians, and after local physicians filed a lawsuit against their employer. The…
CRESWELL – Monday, May 25, was already going to be an extra-special day in Creswell. Now they’re taking it to another level. Hobby Field Airport Manager Shelley Humble has announced that Richard Heyman’s Celebration of Life will be held that day, which would have been…
EUGENE – A Quilt of Valor is not a blanket, according to Bobbie Sanford. A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade cover awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. On May 1, four individuals were draped in the…
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, community members had a chance to immerse themselves in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultures at Guy Lee Elementary School in Springfield, during the fourth annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration. The playground and…
LANE COUNTY – Officials are urging residents to prepare for wildfire season, after outlook maps predict a greater-than-usual likelihood of significant wildfires for much of the state as early as next month. “We’re looking at a brutal summer. I don’t know any other way to…
SPRINGFIELD – On Monday night, the Springfield City Council discussed the possibility of a new sports complex in collaboration with Travel Lane County in order to address seasonal tourism. Tourism brings $1.1 billion in visitor spending to Lane County and supports one in nine jobs.…
CRESWELL – Last weekend, the City of Creswell debuted its version of a farmer’s market, the Farm to Table Event. Community members were invited to check out the free event during the city-wide yard sales. Catchy pop tunes could be heard from Wren Entertainment’s speaker…
SPRINGFIELD – In celebration of Nurses Week, PeaceHealth RiverBend held its second annual Puppies and Pancakes event last Friday morning. The event allowed nurses and other caregivers to take a break from work by cuddling or walking a dog, and enjoying freshly-made pancakes and other…
SPRINGFIELD – Following three meetings last week, the Springfield Budget Committee, which is made up of six council members and six citizens, approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 as presented by the city’s finance director, Nathan Bell. The proposed budget will be submitted…