SPRINGFIELD – Kids’ laughter, a sing-along of “Baby Shark,” the hum of generators blowing up bounce houses, and a far-away goat’s bleat could be heard while walking through Island Park last Saturday. Willamalane kicked off the start of summer with its annual Children’s Celebration that…

SPRINGFIELD – On April 3, two people were staying at Motel 6, located at 3752 International Court in Springfield, when one of them casually met Ashton Isaiah Johnson, 27, of Cottage Grove, while they were hanging out in the parking lot. Johnson had approached them…

SPRINGFIELD – The first woman to serve as chief of police in the city of Springfield formally had the word “interim” removed from her title. Chief Jami Resch marked “her”story at the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. Whispers of “We’re so happy to have her,”…

CRESWELL – Buyers beware. Creswell’s newest Fourth of July attraction requires a ticket – a real one. The Hell on Hooves Rodeo is a sold-out event, but that isn’t stopping people from trying to get a ticket. Lane County Sheriff’s Office Creswell Sergeant Alex Speldrich…

Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley, 76, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed on May 17, 2025. Born on July 11, 1948, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Milton Viken and Nancy (Brailsford) Solomon, Karen’s life was a rich tapestry of dedication to family, joy in everyday pleasures,…

The Fourth of July in the southern Willamette Valley is set to showcase fireworks, baseball, a rodeo, and a parade, among other hometown patriotic events. Someone throw in an apple pie, and it won’t get much more American than that.  In Springfield …  It will…

COTTAGE GROVE – The concept of “every vote matters” played out in real time for South Lane School Board candidates in the May special election, as evidenced by the Position 7 race.  A razor-thin margin tossed incumbent Jeff Gowing from his school board seat with…

JUNE 3 ■ McDonald’s, 355 W. 10th Ave., JC. Score: 95 ■ Cocina Mi Pueblo, 926 E. Main St., CG. Score: 92 ■ Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2117 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 95 JUNE 4 ■ Cool Beanz Coffee (warehouse), 869 W. Centennial Blvd.,…

SPRINGFIELD POLICE ■ MONDAY, JUNE 16 (72 calls) Top calls: Dispute (7), Traffic stop (6), Theft (4) 12:11 am: Disorderly subject, 1152 Main St. 1:00 am: DUII, 14th St./G St. 1:09 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, 1892 2nd St. 3:00 am: Criminal trespass, 3405 Gateway St.…