Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
EUGENE – Emerald Ash Borer, or EAB for short, is an invasive wood-boring beetle that targets and kills ash trees (genus Fraxinus), including the native Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia). EAB was discovered in Washington County, Oregon, in 2022 and has since spread to neighboring Yamhill, Marion and Clackamas…
On March 12, 2025, Lane County Circuit Court Judge Kamala H. Shugar found Donald Wayne Johnson guilty of kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and assault in the fourth degree after a one-day bench trial. Mr. Johnson will be sentenced…
Due to Executive Order 14222, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has cancelled one previously scheduled public meeting for the Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes Master Plan (MP). Key topics addressed in the MP include the management and development of recreational, natural,…
SPRINGFIELD – The idea that Lane County could be “water poor” is laughable to many people. After all, this is the wet Willamette Valley, where it rains for nine months and drips for the next three. Well, not precisely … and wipe that smirk off…
SALEM – The latest monthly Jobs Report released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) showed job creation weakening in February. “Over half of Main Street firms reported hiring or trying to hire in February, but with little success,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist.…
SPRINGFIELD – At the March 3 city council meeting, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon proclaimed March 2-7 as Women in Construction Week, recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The proclamation highlighted the work of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Chapter…
Springfield’s “The Block Party” is returning for its sixth year and will expand to cover over seven city blocks in 2025. The party will feature more music, food, and libations while deepening its impact in Historic Downtown Springfield. The event has become popular for residents,…
COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs. If there’s one…
SPRINGFIELD – Jami Resch will be named interim chief of the Springfield Police Department on March 17 after a swearing-in ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center. According to the city’s biography, Resch brings 26 years of public safety and leadership experience to her new role. …