Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
LANE COUNTY – The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) has relaunched its website, serving as a central hub for resources aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in the area. “This website allows us to broaden our reach, support…
The Springfield Chamber is paying close attention to the upcoming short legislative session in early 2026. Alongside statewide organizations like the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) and Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), the Springfield Chamber is monitoring and participating in key conversations affecting the…
CRESWELL – Christmas magic sprinkled its sparkles over the City of Creswell last Saturday when the 22nd annual Creswell Winter Lights Festival spread holiday cheer. The Creswell Chamber of Commerce hosted the yearly event, and an estimated 500 people lined Oregon Avenue from 1st through…
SPRINGFIELD – Opal Whiteley would have turned 120 years old last Thursday, Dec. 11. The American nature writer, diarist, and local legend to the Cottage Grove area is still making an impact today through her work in the 1900s. Historian and local Whiteley expert, Steve…
CRESWELL – Downtown Creswell recently got a new addition to its storefronts. Last Thursday, Audrey Sizemore and her husband, Dan, cut the Creswell Chamber’s ribbon across their new store door, Humble Bumble Nutritionals, at 228 W. Oregon Ave. A small gathering took place with members…
COTTAGE GROVE – Downtown Cottage Grove has been under construction since February 2025. Last Friday night, City officials administered a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the long-awaited two-way traffic through historic Downtown. After almost a year of heavy equipment, caution tape, and traffic…
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Police Department held its annual “Shop with a Cop” event this past Saturday, Dec. 13. It marks the third consecutive year CGPD has partnered with Walmart in Cottage Grove to organize this event. It is made possible by the…
SPRINGFIELD – PublicHouse at 418 A St. in Downtown Springfield will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Winterfest through Dec. 21. The event features a variety of winter drinks, holiday food specials, and nightly entertainment in a fully enclosed, heated, clear-top tent. Guests can…
SALEM – Officials are advising Oregonians to avoid sick or dead birds as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to affect both wild and domestic bird populations throughout the state. With no effective treatment available, the virus is spreading rapidly, particularly among migrating cackling geese…