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SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is once again seeking national recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) through the League of American Bicyclists. This designation evaluates and celebrates communities that are building safer streets and better biking networks to make bicycling a real transportation…

CONDADO DE LANE — Con la ola de calor que se está desarrollando en la región, la Agencia Regional  de Protección del Aire de Lane (LRAPA) está emitiendo un aviso de calidad del aire a partir del sábado  23 de agosto de 2025, para el…

LANE COUNTY — With the developing heatwave across the region, the Lane Regional Air Protection  Agency (LRAPA) is issuing an air quality advisory beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, for the  Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area due to elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog. LRAPA expects the…

This story is being updated frequently. Check back for more updates and photos. SAGINAW — A vegetation fire between Cottage Grove and Creswell is shutting down the northbound off-ramp for Saginaw while multiple battalions work to contain the five-acre fire. A Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy…

CRESWELL – Creswell gained a pair of golden arches in the spot that was once home to China Wok and Hot Shot Coffee. Construction has been brewing for months, but last Friday, a grand opening celebration welcomed a brand-new, top-of-the-line McDonald’s at 375 E. Oregon…

CRESWELL – From wild mustang to tame horse, Tumbleweed has completely transformed in less than four months, and it’s all thanks to 17-year-old Kaylee Gardner. Back in April, Gardner loaded up the “hot” ‘stang for the first time and started her journey doing the Teens…

Imagine throwing a huge party with all the best food, all the best drinks and all the best decorations and music, but neglecting to produce enough tables and chairs for all your guests? All your hard work could be undone by not focusing on the…

COTTAGE GROVE – The EDA Main Street Revitalization Project is progressing, officials said. Traffic is diverted to the south side of Main Street at the 7th Street intersection, remaining westbound. Forms were placed for curb and gutter pouring on Aug. 19 from the bridge to…

Deputies in Creswell responded to reports of an intoxicated driver on Aug. 14 around 5 a.m. They located Russell Darrin Allen, 35, of Eugene, in a pickup at W. Oregon Avenue and N. 10th Street. Signs of impairment were evident, leading to his arrest for…