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Family and friends of Yachats man who perished trying to help swimmers not surprised at his compassion, courage
YACHATS – Sean Johnson acted without hesitation Sunday when he scrambled down the rocky shoreline and jumped into the ocean to help a woman and her two young sons struggling against the current. The selfless act of courage cost him his life. But his actions were no surprise to...
City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Corvallis city officials cleared out a large homeless encampment in Pioneer Park this week. Sleeping in the park is prohibited because of its proximity to the Mary River. The area includes floodplains and a riparian zone. Last week, Corvallis officials said they notified around 40 campsites there that they needed...
Woodburn football ready to orchestrate bounce back season in 2024
It was a rough outing for Woodburn football in 2023. The Bulldogs finished at the bottom of the standings in a grueling Mid-Willamette Conference, which featured six of the top-15 teams in the state rankings. In its first year back in Class 5A, it seemed like everything that could have gone wrong for Woodburn did. Thrust into arguably the toughest conference in the classification, injuries plagued the season, resulting in...
Lane Transit District offers alternative transportation for UO football games
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — College football is right around the corner and the Lane Transit District (LTD) is offering Duck fans an alternative for getting to the game. People can leave their vehicle at one of LTD’s 21 free Park & Ride locations, board a bus to Eugene or Springfield stations, then transfer to EmX. From there, riders get off at Agate Station and take a short walk north across Franklin Boulevard and the Frohnmayer Footbridge to Autzen.
Eugene house fire collapses roof, scorches cars
EUGENE, Ore. – Firefighters were able to contain a house fire that partially collapsed the roof and scorched several cars in the driveway on Friday evening. According to Eugene Springfield Fire, firefighters were alerted to a house fire on Formac Avenue at about 4:43 p.m. on August 23. Firefighters responded to find a large fire in the garage that had extended into the home and to vehicles in the front driveway. ESF said the fire was located in a county neighborhood without fire hydrants, and a water tender had to be used until fire crews could get to a proper fire hydrant farther away.
Lane County relaxes rules for overnight camping within Eugene’s urban growth boundary
EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County is easing its rules when it comes to allowing overnight sleeping sites within Eugene’s urban growth boundary. About a year ago, county leaders directed staff to look at what it would take to create more consistent practices with the City of Eugene when it comes to overnight sites. Right now, camping on private property within Eugene’s city limits is allowed but was banned in areas like Santa Clara and parts of River Road. This is good news for individuals or organizations trying to help homeless people but the county said it’s not an invitation to set up camp wherever someone likes.
A Springfield mother is looking for a clinic to take a look at her son before his sports physical expires
A Springfield mother was unable to book an appointment for her son with the Oregon Medical Group before October. Now her son may not be able to participate in his beloved sport. Tags. Localnow. Springfield mother needs a clinic to examine her son before his sports physical expires. A Springfield...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
In novel DUII defense, tourist says he drove drunk to get away from gun-toting Oregonian
A Washington man who was charged with drunken driving while on an Oregon road trip offered a highly unusual defense during trial: He only got behind the wheel to flee from an angry, gun-toting
Two Cottage Grove homeless encampments cleared out by city
City officials say the move is necessary for health and safety, and some neighbors welcome it. Though others say this does not help the homelessness situation and people who lived at the camps feel there are no better alternatives. Tags. Localnow.
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