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SPRINGFIELD – District Attorney Christopher J. Parosa recently confirmed the actions of Springfield Police officers were lawful in a July 30, 2025, officer-involved shooting. His 11-page report details the incident. 2:37 p.m. Police received a call from the Chase Bank manager at 3545 Gateway Blvd.…

CRESWELL – The Sept. 10 meeting at the Creswell Community Center brought together Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, local administrators, and residents to discuss upcoming changes to floodplain maps in the Creswell and Cottage Grove areas.  The update, part of a long-term national effort,…

Lane County officials will conduct a public, open-bid auction of surplus vehicles and equipment from Thursday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 27. The auction will feature approximately 90 pieces of equipment, including cars, hybrids, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans, as well as a Caterpillar…

EUGENE – Travel Lane County’s Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center will soon relocate from 754 Olive Street to the 5th Street Market Alley. Travel Lane County’s business office will continue to operate at the Olive Street location. With expanded daily hours, the new Visitor…

Lane County’s Storm drain Cleaning Assistance Program (SCAP) is now accepting business signups until Oct. 31. This program, offered in partnership with Stormwater Protection Systems (SPS), provides storm drain cleaning for a flat fee of $70 per drain. Since its launch in 2023, over 580…

Lane County Public Health and Community Health Centers of Lane County announced last week that it will follow the vaccine guidance of the Oregon Health Authority as provided by the Western States Health Coalition. The recommendations are as follows: Influenza: All Lane County residents 6…

SPRINGFIELD. – PeaceHealth will soon list for sale a piece of residential and undeveloped property behind Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. The property, which is roughly 50 acres and sits behind the hospital along the McKenzie River, is zoned for medium-density residential. “PeaceHealth has…

SPRINGFIELD – Voters in November will have the option to vote for a five-year fire and life-safety services plan aimed at maintaining and improving the city’s level of emergency response. If approved, the levy will help pay for staff and equipment for one of the…