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At least 8 people killed in Oregon crashes over long weekend
State police reported that six people died and two others were seriously injured in four fatal Oregon crashes from Thursday to Sunday. Police also reported two other deaths in separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham and McMinnville over the weekend. As of Thursday, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported a total...
Oregon DMV warns of phishing scam targeting drivers via unsolicited messages
The Oregon DMV has warned against a phishing scam targeting customers with unsolicited phone calls, texts, and emails, and advises anyone receiving such messages to hang up or delete them and report the incident to the DMV.
Oregon's Jaida Ross ready to make her first Olympic appearance in Paris: 'A cautious excitement'
PARIS, France — University of Oregon shot-putter Jaida Ross qualified for her first Olympic Games this past June at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. This week, she spoke with the media about what it means to be an Olympian. "The excitement is definitely building; I can feel...
Lane County Fair boosts security for a safer event
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Fair returns July 24th-28th and to make the venue safer and a welcoming space for families, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) tells us they are partnering with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on strong security measures. EPD tells us that some...
Eugene Police boost survival rates with AEDs in patrol cars
EUGENE, Ore. — The automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Eugene Police Department's (EPD) vehicles have been used 48 times since the program started, EPD shared in a press release on Tuesday. EPD’s 48 patrol vehicles were outfitted with the devices in March of 2023. "In the 48...
Crowdstrike outage causes Bloodworks Northwest to lose almost 250 appointments
Officials said the appointments lost are nearly half of what they would bring in on a normal day. Crowdstrike outage causes Bloodworks Northwest to lose almost 250 appointments. Officials said the appointments they lost are nearly half of what they would bring in on a normal day.
Oregon AD Rob Mullens says he ‘did worry’ Ducks could lose Dan Lanning to Alabama
No matter how many times Dan Lanning has said he will not leave the Oregon Ducks for another job, dating back to his earliest days in Eugene all the way through a podcast interview last week, there will be people who worry that he could be lured away. And at...
Firefighters respond to rail car fire in west Eugene Union Pacific railyard
EUGENE, Ore. – Fire crews had to empty a 53-foot rail car of its cargo in order to extinguish a fire that broke out inside of it on Saturday morning, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that they responded at 8:35 a.m. on July 20 to...
IAN MOORE AT HALF SHELL TUESDAY NIGHT
Music on the Half Shell features rock singer songwriter Ian Moore on Tuesday night. It’s the sixth concert in the popular summertime series held at the Nichols Bandshell in Roseburg’s Stewart Park. Attendees can bring dinner from home, along with wine and beer, or purchase a meal from...
ROSEBURG LIBRARY HOSTS FOURTH ANNUAL HARRY POTTER DAY
Roseburg Public Library will have its fourth annual Harry Potter Day this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A city release said it will be a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination. The community is invited to dress up and join staff for activities, trivia, and...
RODEO DAYS BBQ DINNER FUNDRAISER ON THURSDAY
A Rodeo Days BBQ dinner fundraiser will be held at The Landing – A Senior Living Community in Roseburg. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at 2490 Northwest Edenbower Boulevard. It includes a barbecue dinner, live music and more. Tickets are $10 per place with all proceeds going to the Walk for Alzheimer’s. The organization supports those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and their families.
Drug Paraphernalia Outside Medford School is Escalating, Say Residents
MEDFORD, Ore. — Concerned Medford residents are regularly finding drug paraphernalia on the street outside the McLoughlin Middle School. They say the problem is a regular occurrence and is escalating. Medford Police yesterday removed a bag of drug paraphernalia, including needles and pills. Resident Fears for His Wife’s Life...
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