LANE COUNTY – Communities across the country are concerned about their own health and food security, and that of their neighbors, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the nation’s most extensive food program, announced it planned to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments…

SPRINGFIELD – Día de los Muertos is widely celebrated in Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Oregon’s largest minority group is the Hispanic population. Springfield Memorial Gardens hosted its first community celebration on Nov. 1. “We’re excited. We felt…

COTTAGE GROVE – A community is in mourning for a beloved high school student, athlete, son, brother, and friend, Darby Raymond Ladd, who passed away on Oct. 29. In the services announcement, the Ladd family noted that Darby “had the biggest heart, the brightest smile,…

EUGENE – Usually, when a K9 is on the police force, their role is for apprehension, search and rescue, or tracking. This past year, Lane County police departments and mental health agencies have been implementing the use of working dogs in their facilities as support…

November marks National Family Caregivers Month, spotlighting the vital role family caregivers play in their loved ones’ lives. According to recent AARP data, approximately 790,000 adults in Oregon – about 23% of the adult population – serve as family caregivers. These individuals provide essential support,…

On Oct. 31 at about 6:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel identified the owner of the beacon and requested…

he Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to a lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, including our roadways. On Oct. 21 at about 4:30 p.m.,…

The Nowhere Band belted out Beatles classics, and included performances in the audience at the fundraiser for the Emerald Art Center’s 7th annual Mayor’s Revue at the Wildish Theater on Oct. 24. The event brought together community members for music, fundraising, and the arts. ALL…

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced roadwork and closures for the westbound OR 126B Main Street bridge, starting in November and lasting through December 2025. ODOT will be completing the following changes to the westbound OR 126B Main Street Bridge this winter: In November, expect to see…