The 33rd annual Graand Kinetic Challenge returns to Corvallis on July 18-19, joined by Oregon State University's Corvallis Kaleidoscope festival for a full weekend of free, family-friendly science, technology, engineering, arts and math experiences.

Abby's Legendary Pizza finished a major remodel of its original Roseburg parlor on Stephens Street and brought back its iconic neon parking lot sign.

Douglas Education Service District received a federal grant worth up to $637,936 to expand school-based behavioral health services across rural Douglas County.

Bohemia Mining Days returns this weekend to celebrate Cottage Grove's gold rush history.

University Park reopened today after a renovation that started in September 2025.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center on July 17, escalating to Level 3: Regional Response as wildfire conditions intensify across the state.

In this week’s edition of the In the Garden, Caleb Johnson with Johnson Brothers Garden Market takes a look at how soil pH levels impact hydrangea coloration.

The Santa Clara Community Park is officially opening with a celebration on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.

The 41st annual Oregon Asian Celebration returns to Alton Baker Park on Saturday, July 18, with free admission.

A black bear yearling that wandered into a southwest Eugene neighborhood was euthanized after wildlife officials determined it was severely distressed and possibly suffering from rabies.

A new drug detection dog has joined the team in Coos County, according to South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team officials.

The House Oversight Committee has discussed with Jeffrey Epstein survivors the possibility of the women providing affidavits about longtime Epstein assistant Lesley Groff after multiple survivors told CNN that Groff had lied to the committee last month.

The Lane County Fair opens in one week, and organizers are urging visitors to buy tickets early to save money on rides and attractions.

Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.

Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue volunteers carried an injured hiker several miles out of the Upper Trestle Creek Trail after the person suffered a serious leg injury, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Food and Drug Administration said.

A Willamette High School student is using her personal challenges to help young readers across the community.

Fire danger in Lane County will increase to high beginning tonight and continuing into tomorrow.

More than 170 cats and kittens are expected to be available for adoption this weekend as three local animal rescues team up for a single adoption event.

The City of Eugene installed temporary cameras at four downtown intersections to collect traffic data for a streetscaping project.

The 2026 Linn County Fair runs July 16-18 at the Fair & Expo Center.

A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he committed several crimes across Eugene on Tuesday, according to the Eugene Police Department.

A 26-year-old Harrisburg man died after a water rescue on the Willamette River on July 14.

Deputies recovered a stolen tractor worth about $20,000 from the Norway Cemetery just outside of Myrtle Point, but a red zero-turn mower valued at nearly $7,000 is still missing.

Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat?

A man will spend more than 19 years in prison for sexually abusing a child over a period of time when the victim was 11 and 12 years old.

A 64-year-old Roseburg man died Thursday after his kayak overturned on the North Umpqua River, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and top White House adviser Stephen Miller on Thursday sought to paint a dark picture of the threat of “far-left terror” to the United States.

The Corvallis Museum is hosting a free celebration blending drag performance, American history and community reflection today from 4 to 7 p.m.

A key Republican whose yes vote would be needed to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general said Thursday that Blanche needs to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein before he would be in favor of President Donald Trump’s choice.

Broadway Avenue was closed in both directions Wednesday between Wall Street and Newmark Avenue after a truck crashed into a utility pole, according to city officials.

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses.

Motorists are advised that a crash has closed one northbound lane of Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 126 east junction, according to Tripcheck.com .

Douglas Forest Protective Association has raised Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Level 3 in Douglas County, tightening restrictions on industrial fire activity and power-driven machinery in forested areas.

Vice President JD Vance said in a podcast episode that aired Wednesday that the backlash to a UFC fighter’s false and offensive remark about former first lady Michelle Obama was “totally disproportionate” to the comment itself.

The Springfield Public Library & History Museum is asking community members to help shape the future of library and museum services by participating in its 2026 User Survey.

The Oregon Department of Forestry is using advanced technology to detect and fight wildfires across the state.

Motorists should be advised that a crash has closed Highway 58 in both directions near Oakridge, according to the Tripcheck website.

Lane County residents can get broken household items fixed for free this summer and early fall through the Fix-It Booth program.

Former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler said she regrets interacting with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and believes now it was a mistake, according to opening remarks she delivered to House committee investigators.

A 2-year-old eastern black rhinoceros at the Oregon Zoo now weighs more than a ton.

Lebanon Fire District battled a 1.4-acre wildland fire on Brewster Road near East Grant Street on Tuesday, marking the second fire in three days in the same area.

Chief of staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel helped personally orchestrate a sprawling investigation last week at the White House aimed at determining who leaked information about the security deficiencies of a Qatari-gifted airplane.

Food pantries across Lane County are struggling to keep up with growing demand as more families turn to them for help.

The Trump Administration followed through on its pledge to rework and then reinstall panels about slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.

A new recycling center opened in the Corvallis area, offering residents a free place to drop off materials that can't go in regular home or business recycling bins.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday overturned the temporary pause on most vehicle stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a White House official.

The Junction City Police Department is asking city council to approve a 90-day trial agreement with Flock Safety that would install eight license plate readers inside city limits.

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