CROW – On Dec. 21 at 1 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a single vehicle crash in the 26400 block of Crow Road, east of Crow. A deputy arrived first on scene and observed the vehicle was down a 20-foot…

On Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m., a driver on Jasper Road near Wallace Creek reported a vehicle swerving into the oncoming lane, almost striking another car, and driving with inconsistent speed. A Lane County Sheriff’s deputy responded and initiated a traffic stop; however, instead of…

As food insecurity continues to affect families across Lane County, local Peak Credit Union branches stepped up this holiday season. Through a company-wide food drive from Nov. 10 to Dec. 20, Peak Credit Union members and employees donated more than 14,000 food items, with contributions…

For many older adults, the holiday season often feels more isolating than festive — or as Senior & Disability representatives put it, “more silence than celebration.” In Lane County, 43% of households can’t afford basics, which translates to 70,194 families living paycheck to paycheck, according…

Lowell – On Dec. 18 at 5 p.m., an LCSO deputy contracted to patrol U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands observed a car parked in front of a gate to a secure area of Lookout Point Dam, east of Lowell. The deputy contacted the driver,…

CRESWELL – Creswell Mayor Nick Smith reflected on a year of notable achievements and ongoing challenges as he navigates his inaugural term, noting the importance of community development and infrastructure improvements for the town’s future. Smith said a top priority of his this year was…

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove underwent some significant changes this year, like a new Main Street and Bohemia Park Splash Pad. Mayor Candace Solesbee discussed what it has been like to achieve these accomplishments and some of the challenges 2025 brought. “One of the things…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane partnered with The Hope Project, a non-profit organization in Lane County dedicated to quick response needs that provides any help it can. Together, the two organizations coordinated a holiday giveaway, providing free bikes, toys, socks, and jeans to Springfield families. Kenny Weigandt,…

SPRINGFIELD – Sean VanGordon took a look back on 2025 and discussed his accomplishments as mayor, as well as some challenging aspects of the year. He highlighted the Fiscal Stability Task Force, the completion of Mill Street, and Flock Cameras. “If we rewound to basically…