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SPRINGFIELD – In celebration of Nurses Week, PeaceHealth RiverBend held its second annual Puppies and Pancakes event last Friday morning. The event allowed nurses and other caregivers to take a break from work by cuddling or walking a dog, and enjoying freshly-made pancakes and other…

SPRINGFIELD – Following three meetings last week, the Springfield Budget Committee, which is made up of six council members and six citizens, approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 as presented by the city’s finance director, Nathan Bell. The proposed budget will be submitted…

As temperatures rise this summer, the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have begun monitoring lakes, rivers, and reservoirs for toxic cyanobacteria blooms (cyanoHABs). While cyanobacteria can be beneficial, under certain conditions, they can multiply and produce harmful toxins. For protection, learn…

Lane County Parks officials are celebrating National Public Works Week in May with a series of short, guided park tours. Each tour runs noon-1 p.m. and offers a look at projects, planned improvements, and how park levy money are being used. Public Works Week recognizes…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District has been named as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The honor was announced by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National…

According to the County, the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget for Lane County is balanced, preserving critical services and making the most of the limited financial resources available. “Sixty percent of Lane County’s budget has historically come from state or federal funding sources,” said Lane…

Man dies at Lookout Reservoir ■ LOWELL – On May 10, at about 1 p.m., Tyler Ryan Davis, 22, of Eugene, was found deceased near Lookout Reservoir east of Lowell. He was reported missing to the Eugene Police on May 1. Davis’ last known contact…

LOWELL – On May 2, at 2:50 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary on Jasper Lowell Road after a resident reported a trespasser on their property. A second call revealed that the suspects had broken into a home and stolen a car…

SPRINGFIELD – Residents are invited to recycle and properly dispose of unwanted household items during the City of Springfield’s annual Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoSort in Glenwood at 3425 E. 17th Ave., next to Lane…