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Scam targets people with pending Lane County land use applications

Scam emails impersonating Lane County employees are targeting people with actual pending land use applications and asking them to pay bogus fees, according to a county news release.

Wildfire smoke traps 'unhealthy' air in Eugene-Springfield

Wildfire smoke in Lane County is expected to stay for days, degrading air quality to unhealthy levels. More than 2 million acres have burned in Oregon this season, breaking the state's record for acres burned in a year — with weeks still left in the fire season.

How to help Eugene, Springfield students in financial need prepare for a new school year

Local organizations support families during back-to-school season by providing school supplies, backpacks, shoes and more.

Organizers of World Athletics U20 Championships say they're monitoring wildfire smoke

The World Athletics U20 Championships begin Wednesday in Eugene. Smoke from wildfires continues to drift into Lane County, prompting authorities to issue an air-quality advisory and organizers of the track and field event said they’re carefully watching air quality.

Ice cream nachos, Hawaiian shave ice, zombie cocktails and other hot weather reprieves

A frozen treat can curb even the most sweltering days. Lookout Eugene-Springfield has several sweet ways to cool down.