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Eugene man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman, possessing illegal firearms
On July 21st, at approximately 10:26 a.m. the Eugene Police Department (EPD) responded to reports of a man who allegedly punched a woman and potentially tried to hit her with his car, EPD shared in a press release on Monday. EPD tells us that they responded to the 500 block...
Eugene brothers arrested after altercation with police near pizza shop
EUGENE, Ore. — According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD) on July 20th an officer spotted a man, Kenneth Raymond Russell, 36, who had a felony warrant near Domino's Pizza at Corliss Lane and River Road, in Eugene. EPD tells us that upon contact, Kenneth Russell challenged the officer,...
Oregon Ducks' Sabrina Ionescu and Team USA Take Humbling Loss to WNBA All-Stars
Sabrina Ionescu of the Oregon Ducks and Team USA took an early spill on their chase for gold in the Paris Olympics. Caitlin Clark proved why she should have been representing America this summer.
Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree
Work to restore imperiled sage grouse habitat in southeast Oregon is moving faster than Tracy Stone-Manning had imagined a year into massive federal investments in landscape restoration. Stone-Manning, director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, recently visited the agency’s Lakeview field office and federal land near burns to see a spring and a lake […] The post Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Update: Oregon under a heat advisory until Monday night
On Monday at 9:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 10 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, John Day Basin and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon as well as Wallowa County. The weather service adds to...
Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers: EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Recap
EA Sports College Football 25 predicts the Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers matchup as part of the highly anticipated 2024 season, providing insights into game outcomes and player performances. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel: 24-of-27 passing, 410 yards, 5 TD. Oregon RB Jordan James: 28 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD. Oregon...
Oregon Ducks 2024 Fall Camp: Key Position Battles and Top Players to Watch
As the Oregon Ducks prepare for the 2024 fall camp, a series of position battles are set to unfold, shaping the team for the upcoming season. With key insights into potential shifts in the team's lineup, attention is drawn towards the competition for various positions within the roster. 11 position...
Eugene seeks new decarbonization strategies after failure of natural gas ban
Your browser does not support the audio element. A year after the failure of its natural gas ban, the city of Eugene is looking for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. City Council previously tried to ban natural gas hook-ups in new low-rise residential buildings. But that drew pushback from an advocacy group backed by Northwest Natural.
Falls fire continues to grow in eastern Oregon; 15% contained
The Falls fire northwest of Burns has grown to 120,900 acres, the Northwest Incident Management Team 8 reported, a 3% increase since Saturday. The management agency said a little over 1,600 people were battling the fire, including by digging a trench around its perimeter. The slow fire growth is due...
Former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez buys parents a new house
One of the goals of every athlete who ultimately reaches the professional level is to be able to provide for their family and give back to those who have helped get them to where they are. Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez was finally able to see that dream come to fruition. On his Instagram this past weekend, Gonzalez shared that he bought his parents a new house. Here’s what he wrote in the post: “Mom and Dad, I told you guys when I started this football journey at 5 years old I was going to put you in a place you couldn’t...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
On the Agenda: Eugene strategic plan, city manager evaluation
To attend: The new Eugene City Council Chambers are the northern building on the former Eugene Water & Electric Board property at 500 E 4th Avenue, Eugene. Both Monday meetings will be hybrid, while the Wednesday meeting will be online only. To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings, the city's...
Will Oregon Ducks Football Set Another NFL Draft Record in 2025?
The Oregon football program may have the most Ducks ever drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. Receiver Evan Stewart, cornerback Jabbar Muhammad, offensive tackles Josh Conerly Jr. and Ajani Cornelius, receiver Tez Johnson and quarterback Dillon Gabriel ranked.
Volunteers sought for Selective Service boards, a key role if the draft returns in a national emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies. The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is...
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