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Deputies in Creswell responded to reports of an intoxicated driver on Aug. 14 around 5 a.m. They located Russell Darrin Allen, 35, of Eugene, in a pickup at W. Oregon Avenue and N. 10th Street. Signs of impairment were evident, leading to his arrest for…

COTTAGE GROVE – The EDA Main Street Revitalization Project is progressing, officials said. Traffic is diverted to the south side of Main Street at the 7th Street intersection, remaining westbound. Forms were placed for curb and gutter pouring on Aug. 19 from the bridge to…

Imagine throwing a huge party with all the best food, all the best drinks and all the best decorations and music, but neglecting to produce enough tables and chairs for all your guests? All your hard work could be undone by not focusing on the…

CRESWELL – From wild mustang to tame horse, Tumbleweed has completely transformed in less than four months, and it’s all thanks to 17-year-old Kaylee Gardner. Back in April, Gardner loaded up the “hot” ‘stang for the first time and started her journey doing the Teens…

CRESWELL – Creswell gained a pair of golden arches in the spot that was once home to China Wok and Hot Shot Coffee. Construction has been brewing for months, but last Friday, a grand opening celebration welcomed a brand-new, top-of-the-line McDonald’s at 375 E. Oregon…

Officials discuss next steps for rural transit with Cottage Grove residents. COTTAGE GROVE – On Monday afternoon, Lane Transit District representatives and members of the community gathered in the Shepherd Room at the community center in Cottage Grove for an information session for South Lane…

PLEASANT HILL – Celebrate survivors and caregivers, remember those who have lost to cancer, and fundraise to fight back. These are the signature elements of Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization, presents the global walk that stands for cancer. Eugene-Springfield’s…

8: 48 p.m. UPDATE The Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for the following areas has been downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready): The neighborhood between Dillard Road, Hidden Meadows Drive, Skyhawk Way, and Ridge Top Drive. Level 1 means those residents should be aware…

CRESWELL – In its most recent study on Climatology of Weather and Climate Disasters, the National Centers for Environmental Information reports that, between 2020 and 2024, there were just 16 days on average between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events compared to 82 days in the 1980s.…