EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is working to recruit more women into it’s department. One EPD officer created a special training program called Women in Blue to try to get more women to apply. It’s a weekly training course that teaches women what it takes to become an officer, all in hopes that … Continue reading »
Local Mentor Program Undergoes Changes
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — The local Big Brother Big Sister club has gone through a number of staffing changes in recent months, but today the group got together for an annual BBQ. The program focuses on pairing children with an adult mentor. Saturday the mentor pairings gathered for a barbecue at Fern Ridge Reservoir. During … Continue reading »
Loved Ones Remember Alex Rovello
PORTLAND/EUGENE, Ore. — On Saturday, friends and family gathered to remember a University of Oregon athlete who died in a drowning accident the week before. The funeral for 21-year-old Alex Rovello was held in Portland that afternoon. So many people arrived to pay their respects, the church brought in a production company to pipe the … Continue reading »
Finally More Sun Than Clouds
METEOROLOGIST MARISA WOLOSZYN’S FORECAST DISCUSSION: Few showers will continue Saturday evening but wrap up around midnight. Clouds and fog will start Sunday morning, but burn off through the morning. Mostly sunny skies will close the weekend with high temps in the mid to upper 60s inland, upper 50s along the coast. High pressure will be … Continue reading »
Springfield Residents Clean Up
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Organizers of this year’s Springfield Spring Clean-Up said people were lined up hours before the gates opened Saturday morning. This is the free event’s 25th year. Participants had to show proof of their Springfield residency to drop off all their unwanted items. While organizers take just about everything, they say they shoot … Continue reading »
Soldiers Get Hands-on Flight Training
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Soldiers in the Oregon National Guard took a flight they’ll never forget. Soldiers from B Company 2-162 flew in a CH-47 Heavy Lift Chinook Aircraft. For many of them, this was a first. “Looking forward to riding the chinook helicopter. I’ve never done it before so it’ll be a fun experience,” said Specialist … Continue reading »
Roller Derby Boosts Local Business
EUGENE, Ore. — Thousands of people are expected to come out for the Emerald City Roller Girls Big O Tournament this weekend at the Lane Events Center. It’s a sport you may not even think about, but roller derby is gaining popularity. And that demand means more dollars for Lane County. The sweat and determination … Continue reading »
