Grand jury indicts Newport man suspected of using Snapchat to lure local child

Woman reportedly shoved, spat at by man masturbating downtown in public

A woman who reported a man masturbating in public downtown Saturday, July 25, was shoved repeatedly by the suspect, who also used racial slurs and spat in her face, a Eugene police spokesperson said.

New to Eugene? Here are some questions you might have. | Letter to the editor

If you are a newer resident of Eugene, you no doubt have some important questions about our area. An important one might be, “Why doesn’t a city this size have a hospital?” Or perhaps, “Why are we building so much luxury housing for University of Oregon students when the university is always building new dorms?” Others could be, “Why is there so much traffic at all times of day?” “Why do almost all drivers seem to be in a real hurry even when driving in residential areas?” “Why do so many drivers run red lights? Isn’t that illegal?” “Why are there […]

Eugene's streets are not a home — they are a prison

Democratic Party leaders in Oregon have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to address homelessness, only to see the problem get worse under their watch.

Trump administration policy limits toilet access at Springfield Transit Station 

Lane Transit District officials have curtailed restroom access to passengers at the Springfield station in response to a Trump administration policy. To get access, you need to buy a haircut or taco. 

Gathering Together Farm seeks new owners to nurture community, sustain business

Nearly four decades after they started the organic farm near Philomath, owners John Eveland and Sally Brewer hope to find someone to carry on their legacy.