SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District will hold its annual Children’s Celebration on Saturday, June 28, at Island Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event offers fun for the entire family, featuring interactive exhibits and activities. Admission is free. Major construction on Mill Street…

Dean’s lists George Fox University  Cottage Grove ■ Katie Calkins, senior, education ■ Allison Martinet, junior, elementary education ■ Hannah Mathis, senior, kinesiology ■ Kassidy Poetzl, junior, business administration and financial services Springfield ■ Alyssa Fehn, senior, social work ■ Ariana Jacobs, junior, history ■…

EUGENE – Walking into the Farmer’s Market Pavilion last Thursday, one could see the harmony of BLAQ Youth’s second-annual 2025 Juneteenth Community Gathering. Music swelled around the building while joyous participants, old and young, danced across the stage. Vibrant greens, reds, and yellows dotted the…

SPRINGFIELD – The annual “Light of Liberty” fireworks celebration is relocating to Hamlin Sports Complex on July 3, and will follow a Drifters baseball game with special ticket discounts.  The Drifters are partnerning with Team Springfield (SUB, City of Springfield, Willamalane Park & Recreation District,…

Last weekend, millions of citizens nationwide came together for “No Kings Day” to oppose federal policies and actions, protest the treatment of immigrants, and challenge the recent deployment of American troops to Los Angeles. In Cottage Grove, more than 110 residents gathered on Main Street…

SPRINGFIELD – A residential street in west Springfield has had its name corrected, thanks to the efforts of community members who advocated for over two years.  Last Tuesday, City of Springfield workers installed a new street sign for Kyiv (pronounced “kee-eev”) Street in the Uke…

MAY 27 ■ Cottage Deli, 605 S. 5th St., CG. Score: 92 ■ The Urban Kitchen, 1127 E. Main St., CG. Score: 89 ■ Busy Bee Cafe, 2152 Main St., SPR. Score: 92 ■ Dairy Queen, 714 S. Goshen-Divide Hwy., CG. Score: 100 MAY 28…

Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, JUNE 9 (79 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Person stop (9), Theft (5) 1:08 am: Robbery, 1396 Main St. 2:23 am: DUII, 2nd St./Q St. 2:52 am: Driving while suspended, Bob Straub Pkwy./Daisy St. 7:29 am: DUII, Main St./69th St.…

Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming 2025 wildfire season, as hotter, drier conditions have arrived early this year. The National Interagency Fire Center has reported a gradual increase in fire activity since May, with drought conditions intensifying…