Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE – On International Women’s Day 2026, held on March 8, thousands of protesters globally joined marches to demand gender equality, an end to sexual violence, and call for peace. About a dozen community members gathered in downtown Cottage Grove to showcase women’s collective…
LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unresolved legal issues. They may even offer…
CRESWELL – LCSO deputies responded to a report of a disorderly subject in the 200 block of Creswood Drive in the early hours of Feb. 23. Upon arrival, deputies found 25-year-old Aiyana Elizabeth Roy of Creswell naked and allegedly injured. Roy reportedly broke into a…
LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unresolved legal issues. They may even offer…
CRESWELL –The Creswell School District has officially kicked off construction on its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Creswell High School, thanks to strong community support for the district’s bond measure. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m.…
SALEM – In response to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Jobs Report, Oregon State Director Anthony Smith voiced concerns about the state’s economic climate. The report indicated a slight increase in the Small Business Employment Index, rising nearly 1 point to 103.5,…
SALEM – Oregon Department of Transportation officials said they will avoid layoffs and significant service cuts following the passage of legislation to address a $297 million budget shortfall in the agency’s maintenance and operations. The measure redirects $218 million from existing state transportation funds, allowing…
EUGENE – A Springfield man was sentenced federal prison on March 3 for a federal hate crime after assaulting a victim on the basis of their sexual orientation. Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison and five years of supervised…
THURSTON – Community leaders, project partners, and residents gathered on Feb. 28 for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Joyce A. Langeliers Family Center in Thurston. Developed by the Thurston Life Foundation, the center at 5807 A St. aims to foster connection and support…