On April 17, 2025, following a 16 day trial, a Lane County Circuit Court jury convicted Matthew Allen Drake, DOB February 12, 1979, of the crimes of Rape in the First Degree (four counts) Sodomy in the First Degree (two counts), Using a Child in…

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Director is sharing details of a broad effort underway to improve safety for children in foster care and children who come to the attention of Child Welfare through a call to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline.…

EUGENE — Two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H. Baxter wood treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon, and their president, were sentenced Tuesday for hazardous waste and Clean Air Act violations. Collectively, they were ordered to pay a total of $1.5 million in criminal fines.…

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield celebrated Maddi McGraw, Museum Curator, and Mindy Linder, Community Engagement Specialist, at the Springfield History Museum, who were honored with the 2025 Human Rights Leadership Award at the 22nd Annual Dolores Huerta / Cesar Chavez Celebration, held April 16 at Hamlin Middle School. Presented…

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 ■ City of Creswell Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 390 Melton Road. Vendors, tree and swag giveaways, face painting.  ■ Creswell Coffee with a Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Rd. MONDAY, APRIL 28 ■ Springfield City Council…

EUGENE – U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) will host a Senior-focused town hall focused on issues impacting Social Security and Medicare at Lane County Community College on Wednesday, April 23 at 3:30pm.  Representative Hoyle will be joined by special guests former U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio…

SPRINGFIELD – If you’re looking for a family-friendly event celebrating literacy with free books, kid-friendly arts and crafts, and Latinx heritage, you’ll be pleased to find one in Springfield.  On Friday, April 25, Comunidad Y Herencia Cultural will celebrate Día de los Niños (Children’s Day)…

COTTAGE GROVE – Next week’s 50th Anniversary celebration of The Bookmine will serve as a reminder to many residents that the iconic outlet is more than their favorite bookstore, gift shop and garden center. To some, it’s their go-to gathering place. To others, it has…

If you haven’t registered to vote or need to update your information, there’s still time – but not much. Voters must register or change their registration by Tuesday, April 29.  “We want all people who are eligible to vote ready to participate in the May…