 | Lane County leaders react to near final budget with some relief
As Lane County's Budget Committee passed a revised version of the originally proposed budget, county leaders sounded off about the impact the cuts will have on public safety.  Video
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 | UPDATE: OSP explosive techs recover stolen OSU ocean research device
Oregon State Police explosive technicians have recovered a $75,000 ocean research device stolen over the weekend. Video
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 | HIV Alliance promotes continued AIDS awareness with renamed "AIDS Walk"
Continuing the fight against HIV and AIDS in the Lane County community and beyond, hundreds spent their Saturday morning walking to spread awareness and raise money to help beat the disease. Video
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 | Local singers belt out National Anthem for chance to perform at Eugene Emeralds games
Competition was held Saturday for those hoping to shine this summer singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the big stage. Video
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 | University of Oregon 2012 School of Law class graduates
Representing the Oregon Ducks, graduation for the next generation of legal professionals was Saturday, May 19. Video
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 | OSU Beavers help clean up across Eugene and around the world in annual Day of Service
A day of community service went global Saturday, when Oregon State Beavers cleaned up and helped out - in the heart of Duck country. Video
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 | Eugene food cart dishes up comfort food while helping ex-offenders rebuild lives
A new addition to Eugene's food cart scene is gaining a following for not only pumping out comfort food, but also turning lives around. Video
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 | Lane County Budget Committee looks to deliberate and finalize 2012 - 2013 budget
Lane County’s next budget could be approved as early as Thursday evening with a second meeting of the Budget Committee. However, many of the proposed cuts are still up for debate.
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 | Corvallis School District to cut 20 teachers, 27 positions total
Big cuts are ahead for the Corvallis School District as another multi-million dollar budget shortfall will impact staff levels again next school year. Video
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 | Lane County Jail likely to release some Measure 11 offenders with coming budget cuts
The Lane County Jail is getting ready to release 131 inmates in the next month due to proposed budget cuts and for the first time ever, it may have to release some inmates accused of Measure 11 crimes. Video
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 | Washington / Jefferson Park reopening aimed for July
Months after Occupy Eugene moved out, Eugene's Washington / Jefferson Park is springing back to life and city crews say it won't be long before the park opens back up to the public again. Video
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 | Major roadwork begins in Eugene starting with Jefferson Street
Some of the first major road construction projects of the summer are now underway on Jefferson Street in Eugene. Video
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 | Albany Fire pulls together multiple agencies for water rescue training
While thousands spent the day getting reacquainted to the warm weather, a chance for Linn and Benton County's first responders on the water to get re-acclimated with working together on water rescue. Video
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 | Shred Fest 2012 destroys thousands of pounds of sensitive personal documents
Tearing a new hole in the threat of identity theft, dozens of residents of Eugene/Springfield lined up a local credit union for its annual Shred Fest. Video
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 | Guide dogs in training visit Eugene Airport for security practice
Real world training on Saturday for animals helping those with vision impairments. Video
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 | UO student dies of bacterial meningitis
A University of Oregon student is dead from what Lane County health officials believe is a case of bacterial meningitis. Video
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 | Eugene Parks Spray Play areas still running dry due to March snowstorm damage
While hot weather is expected this weekend, the water to cool down will be missing from Eugene's Spray Play parks. Video
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 | Lane County Assessor's Office working to put property line records online
As Lane County struggles to keep dozens of services a float with budget cuts coming in July 2012, one of the most critical services in the county, the Assessor's Office is making huge strides to improve public access by putting property line records online. Video
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 | "America's Most Wanted" to feature Springfield-area shooting suspect
The Lane County Sheriff's Office is hoping another round of national television exposure will help detectives find a suspect in a nearly one-year old Springfield shooting.
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 | Eugene City Council passes 10-year property tax exemption for downtown student housing complex
Approval from Eugene City Council on Wednesday for a major tax break to help usher in a new student housing project and the largest private development in downtown Eugene's history. Video
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 | Corvallis ciderhouse "2 Towns" plans for major business expansion
A Corvallis business is building on virtual overnight success in the craft brewing industry with a huge expansion. Video
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 | Lane County Search & Rescue trains new group of volunteers to survive & help
Dozens of Lane County Search and Rescue volunteers are honing their skills in the wilderness this weekend to help save lives likely in the near future. Video
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 | Harlem Wizards help raise hundreds for Eugene elementary school's classrooms
Raising money for Eugene elementary school kids, a cross-country trip for an east-coast based basketball-entertainment team this week to face-off against community members in an all out jam session. Video
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 | Veneta sees large spike in car break-ins
A large spike in car break-ins in the Veneta area has the Lane County Sheriff’s Office warning drivers to take action and now leave anything behind when you’re parked outdoors. Video
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 | 3 fishermen rescued from McKenzie River after current pulls boat on log jam
A water rescue on the McKenzie River Saturday after a group of fishermen got their boat got stuck on a log jam. Video
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 | Lane County Commissioner Rob Handy facing new ethics allegations
Lane County commissioner Rob Handy is back under investigation, facing new accusations that he may have violated Oregon ethics law. Video
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 | Coburg gas station pumps $1.50 gas saving customers major cash
Squeezing the gas pump dry without draining wallets, a Coburg gas station unloaded its entire fuel supply Wednesday while saving drivers thousands in cash. Video
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 | SPECIAL REPORT: Talking, Texting & Tickets: thousands of Oregon drivers still breaking cell phone law
For more than two years, state law has required Oregonians to put down their cell phones when they’re behind the wheel and use a hands-free device. Video
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 | Eugene-Springfield's uninsured invited to free medical clinic
If you need or know somebody who needs free medical care, a group of local Eugene-Springfield area doctors wants to help, no strings attached. Video
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 | Oregon Attorney General candidate Dwight Holton stops in Eugene-Springfield
One of two hopefuls for Oregon's top prosecutor seat stopped in the Eugene-Springfield area Saturday. Video
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 | Ducks & fans help FOOD For Lane County & Officer Chris Kilcullen Scholarship at Spring Game
Free admission fee to watch the Oregon Ducks play their annual spring football scrimmage gave fans a chance to turn their attention towards helping others. Video
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 | Oregon Ducks' 2012 Spring Game breaks records - again!
Another record was broken for the Oregon Ducks as thousands of fans packed Autzen Stadium Saturday for the annual spring football team scrimmage. Video
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 | Eugene City Hall to be vacated in July 2012; future permanent location unknown
Big changes are coming to Eugene City Hall this summer, but a permanent future for the building remains up in the air. Video
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 | Lane County budget cuts likely to impact service for crime victims
Despite major volunteer support, the Lane County District Attorney's Office says crucial help for some services provided to crime victims will take a blow with the county's proposed budget cuts. Video
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 | Eugene City Council delays vote on student housing project's 10-year $8+ million property tax exemption request
No decision from Eugene City Council Wednesday as councilors deliberate whether or not to give developers of a proposed 374-unit complex a major property tax break.
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 | Eugene Police adds new Chevy Caprice to patrol fleet
Eugene Police sports new look as the department tests models for its next generation of patrol vehicles. Video
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 | Eugene-based Ninkasi Brewing plans new building, production expansion
Big things are on the radar for Ninkasi Brewing, one of Eugene's most beloved craft brewers now in the planning stage of a major expansion that entails a new building and new jobs. Video
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 | Eugene Police moves forward, addresses change a year after Officer Kilcullen's death
Moving forward after the tragedy, the Eugene Police Department is speaking out on how it's remembering Officer Kilcullen and the changes that have been made in the department over the last year. Video
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 | Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship Fund announces first recipients
Honoring fallen Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen one year after his death, family, friends and community members stepped forward Saturday to continue the officer's legacy of giving. Video
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 | Spencer Butte Middle School students win $900 grant for school garden
A big boost from Disney helps a Eugene middle school get back in the garden. Video
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 | Springfield Police and OSP troopers awarded for DUII enforcement work
Springfield Police and Oregon State Police's Springfield-based troopers received major recognition for their work getting impaired drivers off the road. Video
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 | Eugene treatment facility shares take on local marijuana use prevalence
While questions linger about the Oregon Ducks football program and possible connection to marijuana use, one Eugene drug treatment center is weighing-in now about the prevalence of pot use in the local community. Video
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 | Eugene Police Chief reflects one year after Officer Chris Kilcullen's death
Nearly one year after the death of Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen, Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns shares his thoughts on how the department and the community has evolved as a result of the tragedy. Video
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 | Lane County DA's Office seeks Eugene-Springfield municipal court work
The Lane County District Attorney's Office has a new proposal that could save the jobs of several county prosecutors while helping litigate cases in both Eugene and Springfield.
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 | Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship Fund to announce recipients Saturday
Honoring a fallen Eugene Police officer who died in the line of duty in 2011, the first recipients of the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship Fund will be announced this coming weekend. Video
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 | Eugene-Springfield community members plan for October gang symposium
Taking the first step in fighting back against gangs in the Eugene-Springfield area, citizens came together Saturday to work towards a plan for a large scale “gang symposium.” Video
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 | Oregon Ducks go bowling again for Ofc. Chris Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship
As spring football practice hits its strides for the Oregon Ducks, a different role for the team on Saturday, swapping out footballs for bowling balls to help the community for the second time. Video
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 | Skinner Butte Park continues shining green thanks to volunteers
Continuing to keep Skinner Butte Park an emerald gem in the middle of Eugene, a volunteer effort for dozens Saturday for the fifteenth year in a row. Video
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 | Lane County Tea Party makes voice heard in annual Tax Day rally
Making their voice heard in downtown Eugene on Saturday, a large rally for members of the Lane County Tea Party. Video
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 | Eugene Police & community groups reach out to tackle gang violence
Reaching out to quell rumors and answer questions about gang violence, Eugene Police and other community groups are stepping forward to address the issue in the local area. Video
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