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The Nowhere Band belted out Beatles classics, and included performances in the audience at the fundraiser for the Emerald Art Center’s 7th annual Mayor’s Revue at the Wildish Theater on Oct. 24. The event brought together community members for music, fundraising, and the arts. ALL…

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced roadwork and closures for the westbound OR 126B Main Street bridge, starting in November and lasting through December 2025. ODOT will be completing the following changes to the westbound OR 126B Main Street Bridge this winter: In November, expect to see…

CONDADO DE LANE — Los residentes de Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge y sus límites de crecimiento urbano que califican para quemar tienen hasta las 4 p.m. del viernes 31 de octubre para completar la quema de desechos de jardín de otoño. Después de la fecha límite,…

Location: Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, and their Urban Growth BoundariesStart date: Friday @ 4 pm 10/31/25Elsewhere, Lane County: Still have burning privileges- check daily burn advisory LANE COUNTY — Residents in Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, and their urban growth boundaries who qualify to burn have until 4…

The significant change in the weather forced us to cancel a much-anticipated late-season salmon fishing trip on a southern Oregon coastal stream. We had been looking forward to fishing on the Sixes, Chetco, and other south coast rivers, which typically offer excellent fishing surrounded by…

SPRINGFIELD – As Medicare open enrollment approaches at the end of this year, local older adults and their families are beginning to seek guidance.  Willamalane sponsors the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program for Lane County, which offers free, unbiased help with Medicare at…

SPRINGFIELD – In May 2025, the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) listed 765 A St. for sale for $575,000. On Tuesday night, the SEDA council agreed to sell the property to Ike Olsson, local business owner of the Springfield Drifters baseball team. The historic Memorial…

SPRINGFIELD – Lane County Health & Human Services (LCHS) was notified last week that the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding will not be allocated should the federal government shutdown continue past Oct. 31. Roughly 75,000 individuals in Lane County use SNAP benefits to…

LANE COUNTY – On Oct. 22 at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) responded to a report of an overdue mushroom picker in the McGowan Creek area east of Marcola who had not been heard from for about five hours. They…