Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hidden stories of Native American boarding schools will come to light Wednesday, Sept. 24, when Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) premieres “Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience” at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Ore., followed by additional free Oregon public screenings…
THURSTON – Thurston athletic director and head football coach Justin Starck was preparing for the team’s second home game of the season – complete with activities such as fundraisers, concessions, and “Friday Night Lights” festivities – when a South Eugene…
COTTAGE GROVE – What started as a chilly and overcast morning in a small town 30 minutes south of Eugene ended as a monumental, record-breaking day for the City of Cottage Grove. On Sept. 13, roughly 400 people gathered on…
SPRINGFIELD – It is with a heavy heart that I write about the closure of Pegasus Playhouse at 402 Main St. due to cuts in federal funding. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2018 and moving to Main Street three years…
COTTAGE GROVE – On Monday, Sept. 15, at approximately 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were at an address in the 800 block of South 6th Street in Cottage Grove to enforce a court-ordered eviction. During the process, a man…
CRESWELL – On Saturday, Sept. 13, at about 1 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Troopers responded to a residence in the 34100 block of Walnut Lane, north of Creswell, for a report of a disorderly man. As…
The Springfield City Council is accepting applications to fill an interim vacancy for the Ward 5 Council position. The selected applicant will serve through Dec.31, 2026. Community members who live in Ward 5 and are interested in this opportunity must…
SPRINGFIELD – Sept. 11 marked the first day political candidates could file for their desired seats at the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division, and Ward 3 Springfield City Councilor Rodley wasted no time announcing her candidacy for Oregon House…
The Lane County Watersheds “Bill of Rights” has qualified for the May 19, 2026 ballot as Measure 20-373, after organizers submitted over 14,000 signatures from Lane County residents. The measure will allow the community to vote on stronger legal protections…
THURSTON – With the band blaring, the sun setting warmly over the stadium, and the Colts charging across the field with their flag, Thurston’s return to Friday night lights opened with a dominant 47-6 home win over the Eagle Point…