Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Lane County Economic Development is urging local employers and businesses to take steps now to protect employees, facilities and operations during what is expected to be a challenging 2026 fire season. An exceptionally mild winter and historically low mountain snowpack has created conditions that increase…
With outdoor burning now closed and wildfire season quickly approaching, the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) is urging Lane County residents to prepare for wildfire smoke now and to protect their health before it arrives. “Wildfire smoke is part of Oregon summers now, so…
LANE COUNTY – Voters in Lane County had the option to vote on various levies and measures, including for South Lane County Fire and Rescue, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and the Watersheds Bill of Rights in the May 19 primary election. As of May…
SPRINGFIELD – The inevitable return of Oregon rain clouds held off on Monday morning for Springfield’s 77th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The City of Springfield partnered with the American Legion Post #40 to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and reflect on the cost…
CRESWELL – Predictably, Dick Heyman was ornery to the very end. Speaking on Monday at Heyman’s Celebration of Life ceremony at Hobby Field, Floyd Bard, President of the Emerald Empire Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, said he visited with Heyman on the…
SPRINGFIELD – Creswell is not the only city hopping on the farmers market bandwagon. Starting in June, Springfield begins its own market, an offshoot of the Lane County Farmers Market that takes over the Park Blocks each Saturday in Eugene. The City is partnering with…
Back in 1990, a group of music students at the University of Oregon put together a high-energy band that took some bluegrass, mixed in a little country, tossed in a dash of Motown, added some swing, and pretty soon they came up with the sound…
EUGENE – Last week, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the eighth annual 2026 State of Business program, featuring distinguished guest speakers who provided an outlook for businesses in Oregon. The program highlighted economic challenges and opportunities in the region. Local businesses such as…
SPRINGFIELD – A wide age range of vehicles and people gathered outside The Arc Lane County last weekend for a cars and coffee revolution competition, hosted by Women of American Muscle and featuring guest speakers Rosie the Riveters. Newer Dodge Challengers, Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Corvettes,…