Former military museum director pleads guilty to sexually abusing volunteer

Community connector: Economic development director aligns tribal priorities with local needs

An enrolled member of the Coquille Indian Tribe, David Hill works for Tribal One, the tribe’s business and economic development arm, serving as a community liaison for the tribe’s Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and other economic development initiatives. 

Eugene youth rowing crew claims a national championship

After several weeks of twice-a-day practices on the waters of Dexter Lake leading up to the nationals in Florida, the boys U17 coxed four capped their season with a "display of dominance," their coach said. 

Operator of home for disabled adults sues, saying county land use rules discriminatory

An adult foster home operator in rural Lane County is suing the county over its requirements for her home. The dispute started in 2024 when the operator first sought a permit for a building addition.

Eugene Pride cancels rally and march, citing double standard for police enforcement 

Eugene Pride organizers shared a statement late Sunday night about the decision to cancel this year’s rally and march, citing the Eugene Police Department’s guidance “that if anything happened, it would be on us.” The committee organizing the rally and march refused to file a permit, citing distrust of EPD.

Fire at Blair Boulevard restaurant prompts arson investigation

Davis NW Smokehouse, a soul food restaurant in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood, was severely damaged in a fire that broke out early Saturday morning. The Eugene Police Department is investigating the fire as a suspected arson.