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Bandon man arrested on multiple sex abuse charges, investigation ongoing

A 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a months-long sexual abuse investigation in Coos County, authorities said.A detective with the Coos C

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Rv fire displaces occupants in Eugene; two dogs found dead

Fire crews responded to a late-night RV fire in the 700 block of 28th Street shortly after midnight, where two occupants escaped safely before firefighters arri

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Reported explosions, hoarding conditions hamper crews at Springfield house fire

A house fire accompanied by reported explosions drew emergency crews to the 1300 block of F Street late Thursday night, authorities said.Multiple 9-1-1 callers

Remains of missing Eugene man found west of Cheshire

On Thursday, April 9, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue personnel and a detective returned to the Hall Road area to continue searching for 63-year-old Jonat

Superintendent outlines one-time fixes, warns of layoffs amid Eugene 4J shortfall

The Eugene 4J school district hosted the first of three planned budget committee meetings Wednesday night with Superintendent Miriam Mickelson laying out plans

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Brush fire near Highway 99 contained at approximately one acre

Fire crews contained a brush fire that burned about one acre Tuesday afternoon near Highway 99 and Curtin Road, officials said.North Douglas Fire responded to t

Businessman apologizes after tense confrontation with Lane County Commissioner

Local businessman Ruben Garcia is offering an apology Thursday night following a tense public confrontation with Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger.What be

Springfield police investigate phoned-in threat to RiverBend Hospital, few details shared

Springfield police are investigating a threat Thursday phoned in to PeaceHealth RiverBend Hospital.Police aren't releasing many details on the case, saying it i

SWOCC Opens Applications for 2026-27 Guest Artist in Residence Program

Applications are now open for Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Guest Artist in Residence Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering artists a nine

Crews battle two Douglas County fires; no homes threatened, officials say

Crews are currently battling a couple fires in Douglas County.Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and landowner resources are actively engaged on a fir

ODOT reminds drivers of rules on signs along state roads

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants to remind residents that signs are not allowed along state roads.ODOT is putting out the reminder as we get

VOTE: Are you planning to watch the Artemis splashdown?

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Question of the Day: In total, how far will the Artemis II astronauts have traveled?

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Malfunctioning rooftop HVAC sends smoke into Marche Restaurant at 5th Street Market

Eugene Springfield Fire responded Wednesday to reported smoke at Marche Restaurant at the 5th Street Market.The smoke source was determined to be a malfunctioni

Medford Fire Department recruits visit Eugene Springfield Fire drill grounds

Members of the Medford Fire Department'sAcademy 26-01 visited Eugene this week for live fire training.Huge thank you to Eugene Springfield Fire for sharing the

Oregon Gov. Kotek signs multiple bills on immigration protections; Enforcement questioned

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed several bills into law Thursday morning that are aimed at strengthening protections around immigration status.

Eugene woman charged with attempted arson in Newport state offices building case

A Eugene woman is facing attempted arson charges after police in Newport say she tried to burn down a building housing several state government offices.Police s

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Remains of missing Eugene man found west of Cheshire

On Thursday, April 9, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue personnel and a detective returned to the Hall Road area to continue searching for 63-year-old Jonat

Businessman apologizes after tense confrontation with Lane County Commissioner

Local businessman Ruben Garcia is offering an apology Thursday night following a tense public confrontation with Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger.What be

Suspects identified in Albany theft investigation

Albany Police Department tells us they have sucessfully identified thePREVIOUS COVERAGECan you identify these individuals? If so, the Albany Police Department

Oregon Gov. Kotek signs multiple bills on immigration protections; Enforcement questioned

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed several bills into law Thursday morning that are aimed at strengthening protections around immigration status.

Springfield police investigate phoned-in threat to RiverBend Hospital, few details shared

Springfield police are investigating a threat Thursday phoned in to PeaceHealth RiverBend Hospital.Police aren't releasing many details on the case, saying it i

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Brush fire near Highway 99 contained at approximately one acre

Rv fire displaces occupants in Eugene; two dogs found dead

The News-Review discontinues print edition; 11 positions affected

Medford Fire Department recruits visit Eugene Springfield Fire drill grounds

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Eugene police, fire crews respond to crash closing eastbound 7th Avenue at Tyler Street

Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire are on scene of a motor vehicle crash impacting traffic for the next 20-30 minutes, Eugene PD said around 5:45 p.m. on

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1B in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court sided with PacifiCorp on Wednesday in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for 2020 wildfire victims.

Ex-Gresham cop Hector Carranza wanted after removing ankle monitor, warrant issued

A former Gresham police officer is on the run, and the Multnomah County District Attorney is asking for the public’s help in locating him.

The News-Review discontinues print edition; 11 positions affected

Lotus Media Group, parent company of Roseburg-based newspaper The News-Review, has announced it will discontinue the print edition of the newspaper and transiti

4J School District holds first budget meeting to address growing shortfall

A growing budget shortfall in the 4J School District prompted district leaders to begin a series of budget meetings, including the first meeting of the new scho

Amazing America: Overcoming the Holiday Farm Fire, Communities rebuild

In September 2020, the Holiday Farm Fire ripped through miles of the McKenzie River Region, destroying homes and thousands of trees and vegetation. One person

Question of the Day: Why did NASA name the new moon mission after Artemis?

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Suspects identified in Albany theft investigation

Albany Police Department tells us they have sucessfully identified thePREVIOUS COVERAGECan you identify these individuals? If so, the Albany Police Department

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