Oakridge police are investigating a suspected arson at a Klohn Rd. house that neighbors say has long been tied to ongoing problems and repeated fire-related incidents; police have interviewed a person of interest but have not publicly identified a suspect or announced any charges.
Emerald Valley BMX in Eugene has issued a reminder that e-bikes and electric motorcycles, among other motorized vehicles, are not allowed on the BMX track’s racing surface.
Ukraine is utilizing unprecedented battlefield technology to strike fear into Russian forces. A newly released video showcases an amphibious machine gun attack robot being deployed directly into combat zones. The heavily armed ground robot is delivered silently by boat to ambush enemy positions, particularly in the highly contested Kherson region. Ukrainian military units are increasingly relying on these autonomous weapons to conduct complicated offensive operations while keeping human soldiers safely away from the front lines. With tens of thousands of robotic resupply, evacuation, and attack missions completed recently, this new equipment highlights a major shift in modern battlefield tactics.
The Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games concluded Sunday in Corvallis after three days at Oregon State University, drawing about 1,600 athletes from across the state and combining competition with volunteer support and free health screenings.
The annual Cottage Grove Rodeo drew about 3,000 people each day over its two-day event, with organizers saying the long-running event remains a major community tradition and that proceeds will help fund stadium improvements.
A Eugene woman says police may have missed an opportunity to identify missing 16-year-old Jaylynn O’Hara days before she was officially found, after surveillance video from July 5 and a home dispute led to questions about whether officers recognized the teen.
The suspect in a statewide attempt to locate search by Oregon State Police for a double homicide in Washington state has died following a shootout in Seaside.
The Sweet Home Fire District recently acquired three new vehicles that included a new ambulance and two new brush trucks thanks to a 2024 voter-approved bond.
In this week's edition of In the Garden, Caleb Johnson with Johnson Brothers Garden Market gives the inside scoop preventing damage from such insects as thrips, cucumber beetles, flea beetles, and various caterpillars.
Benton County officials say all ballots collected on Primary Election Day were processed and counted, after a newspaper report and USPS grievance raised concerns about some ballots not being collected; officials say voters should still trust Oregon’s vote-by-mail system but mail ballots early because new USPS postmark procedures can delay validation.
Local law enforcement agencies joined local area athletes for the annual Special Olympics of Oregon Torch Run just ahead of this year’s upcoming Special Olympics Oregon State Games in Corvallis.
St. Vincent de Paul showed off its new Murnane Family Resource Center that celebrated a grand opening on July 8 and will provide a variety of services to families in need.
Early Monday morning, Eugene Springfield Fire found two kittens while responding to a west Eugene brush fire which were later taken to Greenhill Humane Society.
A crucial video statement is shedding new light on the tense moments after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last September. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented a recorded interview with the accused shooter's former roommate, offering an inside look at the suspect's erratic behavior following the incident. The newly shown footage reveals the former roommate recounting how the accused was pacing their shared apartment, crying, and admitting he wished he had not committed the act. The key witness testified that the suspect eventually planned to tell his parents or surrender, prompting the roommate to flee the residence to distance himself from the situation. The hearing is now entering its fourth day as prosecutors present this vital evidence to a judge, who will soon determine if there is enough proof to bring the accused shooter to trial.
President Donald Trump changed travel plans overseas Wednesday, saying he would fly to England from Turkey aboard the older Air Force One while the new, Qatari-donated jet makes a stop for U.S. troops to tour.
Video released by US Central Command showed strikes against Iranian targets on July 7th. According to CENTCOM, the latest round of strikes hit more than 80 targets.
