Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
From dune lakes in the west to the mountain lakes and rivers to the east, Lane County is an angler’s paradise. The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers run right through the Eugene and Springfield metro area, making them standout locations for fishing enthusiasts. Both rivers are…
SPRINGFIELD – Pickleball is gaining momentum in Lane County, and to keep up with the fast-growing popularity, Willamalane is teaming up with Emerald Valley Pickleball Club (EVPC) to offer monthly classes. No, pickleball is not played with any actual pickles. The game is a hybrid…
In these turbulent times, the impact of current events is widespread, affecting people of all ages and sectors of society. We are constantly bombarded by media across all platforms with often negative news. As a baby boomer born in the mid-20th century, I have witnessed…
In these turbulent times, the impact of current events is widespread, affecting people of all ages and sectors of society. We are constantly bombarded by media across all platforms with often negative news. As a baby boomer born in the mid-20th century, I have witnessed…
The Oregon legislature has approved increases in fishing license fees for 2026, facing backlash from fishermen who question the rationale given the declining salmon and steelhead populations. The fee hikes, ranging from 4% to 8%, are intended to cover rising operational costs for hatchery fish…
DEXTER – This Saturday, Feb. 7, the Ice Bowl returns.No, not another NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played in -13-degree weather. The Eugene Disc Golf Club (EDGC) is hosting its 15th annual Ice Bowl at Dexter Park Disc Golf Course,…
As I prepare this week’s edition of The Angler’s Log, I’m excited to report that winter steelhead have returned to Oregon’s coastal rivers and streams for their annual spawning run, a tradition that has lasted for millennia. This season typically lasts around three months. A…
After a nationwide search, Dr. Todd Adkins was appointed as the new executive director of the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA). Adkins holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from the University of Iowa, with more than 30 years of…
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Alton Baker Park is a gem that sits on the banks of the Willamette River in the heart of Eugene, Oregon. A large regional park, a 2-mile-long canal fed by the Willamette, meanders through the park and is regularly stocked with trout from spring through fall.