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Cougar spotted climbing trees, roaming yards in South Eugene
Residents in South Eugene are on alert after a cougar was spotted climbing trees and roaming yards. Neighbors in the area of Hendricks Park, Moon Mountain, Coryell Ridge and Black Oak Basin all spotted the big cat in various locations in recent days, with some catching it on camera. ...
Oregon, Hawaii cancel remaining 2 nonconference football games
EUGENE — The two remaining games in the series between Oregon and Hawaii have been canceled. UO agreed to pay Hawaii $1,000,000 after the sides agreed to cancel the 2031 game in Eugene and 2032 game in Honolulu, according to a termination of game contract the sides signed this summer. The payment was to be made before the end of June, according to the document provided to The Oregonian/OregonLive in response to a public records request.
San Francisco has relocated 10 people facing homelessness to Oregon. Here’s why
As cities across the United States are seeing a homelessness crisis, the mayor of San Francisco has issued a new directive to help relocate some people experiencing homelessness, with Oregon being among the top destinations.
Cottage Grove will close homeless campsites, relocate residents to temporary shelter
The City of Cottage Grove is closing down two of its homeless campsites, and asking residents to relocate to a temporary shelter at a dog park. The Douglas Camp and the 12th Street Camp are open 24-hours-a-day. Earlier this year, city staff estimated that there were a total of 80 tents at the two locations.
Suspect sought as deputies investigate multiple McKenzie Bridge area vehicle burglaries
MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. – Authorities are seeking a second suspect in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins that occurred in the McKenzie Bridge area last month, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said they received multiple reports on July 21 of vehicles that had...
Molalla Pride organizers cancel event due to safety concerns
Organizers of a Pride event in Clackamas County canceled this year’s event after receiving multiple threats online. Molalla Pride was set to take place Sept. 8 in Clark Park in Molalla, a city home to more than 10,000 people situated around 26 miles south of downtown Portland. Organizer Hendy...
RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF REGION
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday for abundant lightning on dry fuels in much of the region. The Warning area includes the Umpqua Basin, Umpqua National Forest, Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, and Western Rogue Basin including Illinois Valley.
Oregon Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Conditions
Pendleton, OR – This weekend, Oregon is set to experience a volatile mix of severe weather conditions that pose significant risks for wildfires and flash flooding. Starting Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton has issued alerts for thunderstorms capable of producing frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, erratic winds, and dangerous outflow gusts. These conditions are expected to impact the Lower Columbia Basin and Kittitas Valley fire zones, elevating the potential for new fire starts and the rapid spread of existing fires.
ROSEBURG POLICE CITE MAN AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
Roseburg Police cited a man after a traffic stop on Thursday. An RPD report said at approximately 9:15 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 2000 block of Northeast Diamond Lae Boulevard. They observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. The driver, a 33-year-old Myrtle Creek man, consented to a search of the vehicle. Officers reportedly located a bindle with suspected methamphetamine and a Glock handgun under the seat.
HOMESTEAD FIRE GROWS TO 5,597 ACRES, CONTAINMENT AT 26 PERCENT
The Homestead Complex, burning on the Umpqua National Forest includes 7 fires that have grown to 5,597 acres with an overall containment of 26 percent. A UNF update said 646 personnel are currently working on the fire. The largest of the fires are:. *Horse Heaven Creek Fire: 2,240 acres. *No...
Stalled gun control Measure 114 continues to divide Oregon: Doctors, ministers vs. ranchers, farmers
Physicians who operate on gunshot victims and ranchers seeking to protect their property have lined up on opposite sides of the state’s appeal to overturn a Harney County judge’s ruling that Oregon’s voter-approved gun control Measure 114 is unconstitutional. More than two dozen groups signed off on...
Roseburg considers jail time for some public camping violations
The City of Roseburg is considering whether to punish some camping code violations with jail time. Oregon law requires public camping restrictions to be reasonable in time, place and manner. In Roseburg, unhoused people are permitted to stay overnight on some types of city property. However, public camping isn’t allowed...
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