EUGENE, Ore. — Despite Eugene being a bike-friendly town, it’s not unusual to see bike theft. It’s the most recent theft numbers that have surprised police. When you lock your bike, Eugene police recommend something more than just a chain or cable. They say it’s as easy as buying a good lock. There are a … Continue reading »
State of Mental Health in Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut spurred a nationwide debate surrounding gun control in our nation. The tragedy also highlighted the state of mental health in our country. It forced states to look at their services. Lane County is leading the way when it comes to providing health care. Like many counties across … Continue reading »
Police Arrest Online Sexual Predator
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A suspected online sexual predator is offline thanks to a successful undercover operation. Corvallis police arrested 65 year old James Maulding, of Silverton, on Friday. The investigation began in the beginning of May. Police say Maulding engaged in several sexually explicit conversations online with someone he thought was an underaged girl. Little … Continue reading »
Weather Complicates Hay Season
EUGENE, Ore. — These up-and-down conditions and historically dry weather have complicated things for all sorts of farmers, particularly hay farmers who work with an extremely sensitive crop. Last spring, farmers were begging for a break from the rain. This year a dry spell threw them for a loop. And what was on course to … Continue reading »
BJ’s Restaurant Robbed
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are still investigating the armed robbery of the BJ’s on Coburg Road late Saturday night. The armed robbery over the weekend is not the first. McDonald’s just behind it was hit just a few weeks ago. That particular stretch along Coburg Road has seen a number of similar incidents since … Continue reading »
Fifth Avenue Road Repairs Continue
EUGENE, Ore. — Parts of 5th Avenue will be closed this week as repair work continues. Construction crews will remove the entire roadway and build it from the ground up. The construction will repair the extremely deteriorated parts of the road and sidewalk. “It will be nice new smooth road surfaces, we’re not changing the … Continue reading »
EPD Reminds to Click It Or Ticket
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Police Department kicked off its annual Click It Or Ticket campaign. The campaign’s part of a nationwide effort to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries resulting from not wearing a seat belt. Last year in Oregon, 61 people died in crashes who were not wearing their seat belts. … Continue reading »
PETA National Tour Stops at OSU
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University students got a graphic look at how some animals are raised for food. PETA’s National College Tour made a stop by campus and set up a display. It included a gestation crate that houses pregnant pigs for their whole lives. There was also a battery cage, where PETA says … Continue reading »
Measure 20-213: Lane Co. Public Safety
EUGENE, Ore. — The voter turnout so far this year is very similar to the last time a public safety measure was on the ballot. In 2007, Lane County voters struck down a public safety levy; 71 percent of registered voters said no. Supporters of Measure 20-213 are confident this election will bring a different … Continue reading »
Sheldon High Raises Funds for Bike Racks
EUGENE, Ore. — Sheldon High School students were still short of their fundraising goal to get 70 new bike racks on campus, Monday. Students with the school’s Green Club said the money for the first half of the project came quickly, but donations have slowed down since those first few days. With about ten days … Continue reading »
