Smoke from the Akawa Butte Fire is already affecting the McKenzie Valley, raising concerns for local tourism-based businesses, outdoor workers, and residents who remember past wildfire emergencies.
The owner of West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, who pleaded guilty to more than 300-plus charges in an animal neglect case that led to the seizure of hundreds of animals, drugs, and cash, will be sentenced in September.
Eugene Clean Energy Fund supporters marched to city hall with more than 14,000 signatures in support of a fee for billion-dollar corporations in support of clean energy.
President Donald Trump traveled to Delaware on Wednesday to pay his respects to four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the ongoing conflict with Iran. During a solemn dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, the President met privately with the grieving families before saluting the flag-draped transfer cases as they were respectfully moved from a military aircraft. According to officials, three of the troops were killed during an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan, while a fourth service member died in Iraq while disposing of a downed Iranian drone.
A Connecticut family got a massive and frightening surprise when they discovered a four- to five-foot wild snake hiding right in their bathroom. Granby police officers were called to the scene and were able to quickly and safely remove the scaly intruder from the home. While the encounter sounds like a nightmare, local wildlife experts say it is more common than you might think. Brian Kleinman of the Riverside Reptiles Education Center explains that Eastern Rat Snakes often sneak indoors searching for a place to brumate—a reptile's version of hibernation—or simply following the scent of rodents. Kleinman emphasizes that while finding a snake inside can be a scary surprise, they are not aggressive, won't chase you, and are actually providing free pest control for your house.
President Trump addressed reporters before departing for Dover Air Force Base to attend a dignified transfer honoring U.S. service members recently killed in Jordan. In this raw footage, the President discusses the emotional weight of meeting with grieving families, calling it one of the hardest things to do as president. During the brief press gaggle, President Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, stating they will "pay a big price" and vowing to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Additionally, he pushed back against questions from reporters regarding public support for the ongoing conflict, citing recent polling to defend his administration's stance.
Terrifying home security footage captures the heart-pounding moments a father had to frantically rush his young son to safety as sudden, massive floodwaters swallowed their neighborhood. Jonny Reed was at his home in Buckhannon, West Virginia, when he noticed the water rapidly rising outside. Security cameras captured him grabbing his son and jumping into his truck to reach higher ground just moments before his neighbor's massive storage shed, his own four-wheeler, and a large tree floated right past his property. Reed called the sudden surge the most scared he has ever been in his life, noting that the flash flooding rose faster than he had ever seen.
Tipping fatigue is becoming very real for many consumers as digital screens turn almost every transaction into a complicated math problem. But in a tough economy, what are Americans actually willing to give? New data from restaurant technology company Toast reveals exactly how much consumers are tipping right now. Tracking digital payments across roughly 171,000 tip-enabled restaurants, the report shows the average tip overall sits at 18.8%. While sit-down dining still commands a standard 18% to 20% gratuity, consumers are notably lowering their tips for counter-service (15.8%) and takeout orders (13.7%). From hidden service fees to pressure at the digital payment screen, we break down what you need to know before you close out your next tab.
Oregon Department of Forestry crews are preparing for thunderstorms that could spark new wildfires from lightning in dry vegetation, using radar, lightning tracking, detection aircraft, and cameras to monitor storm activity and position resources as needed while reminding the public to use caution as fire danger remains high.
An anonymous company is seeking to redevelop Eugene’s former Hynix campus for potential data center, manufacturing, and research and development uses, and the city is now reviewing whether a data center is allowed under current E-1 Campus Employment zoning.
Some big improvement ideas are taking flight at the Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene with construction on multiple improvements slated to begin in September.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene has added two of its own free-to-use motorized track chairs, expanding access for people with mobility challenges and making reservations available throughout the week and year-round during park hours.
Oakridge officials say a new $17 ambulance service fee added to water bills is needed to cover a $500,000 funding shortfall, while residents are frustrated after the fee was added without a public vote.
Take a look at a stunning new view of Mars! NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured thousands of images as it flew by the red planet in May. A team took those photos to create this incredible timelapse of the journey.
More than 130 girls attended a free two-day flag football camp in Springfield hosted by Grab It NFL Flag, as the organization hopes to expand girls’ football opportunities amid growing popularity.
Thousands attended Springfield’s 11th annual Noche Cultural, which celebrated Mexican and Latin American culture with music, food and dance, while organizers said the event took on added importance amid fears in the community about immigration enforcement.
Robert Lyons, whose 1991 murder conviction in the 1989 killing of Lori Stabenow was vacated under Oregon’s new Senate Bill 1515 because the case relied on now-discredited bite-mark evidence, has been released from Lane County jail while prosecutors decide whether to seek a new trial.
Following the death of Carol Clove Petitti after a three-day search near South Hills Rehabilitation Center in Eugene, loved ones of another resident are alleging neglect at the facility; state officials have barred new admissions while investigating, and Volare Health has not responded to a request for comment.
A massive parasite outbreak has forced a major fast-food chain to drastically alter its menu across the country. Taco Bell has voluntarily removed iceberg lettuce from its supply chain after the popular ingredient was linked to a severe and widespread stomach bug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified at least 1,600 cases of cyclospora connected to shredded lettuce supplied to the restaurant chain in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The microscopic parasite causes debilitating symptoms, including intense diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. As federal health officials investigate the supplier, medical experts are urging the public to aggressively wash their hands and fresh produce, noting that cooking food to at least 158°F will successfully kill the parasite.
