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Federal judge orders suspect in Asian American burglaries to remain in custody

A federal judge in Eugene has ordered that a suspect in the burglaries that targeted the Asian American community remain in federal custody.34-year-old Derinson

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Eugene Police launch Hoodies for Highschoolers drive to support local teens in need

The Eugene Police Department is asking the public to help collect "Hoodies for Highschoolers" in need this holiday season."Highschool-age children in need are o

Oregon Parks seeks public input on proposed changes to fees and access

Oregon Parks seeks public input on proposed changes to fees and access.

Catholic Community Services sees impacts of Pres. Trump's immigration policies

Catholic Community Services' Refugee and Immigrant Services Program is seeing setbacks with President Donald Trump's policy memorandum regarding people immigrat

Assault at Oak Alley leaves man critically injured; suspect at large after fleeing scene

Just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, callers reported an assault with injury at Oak Alley/E. 10th Avenue in Eugene.A man was reported to be attacking another

Should the US adopt an amendment requiring Congress to pass a balanced budget?

Some lawmakers want the United States to adopt a new amendment to force Congress to come up with balanced budgets to keep the deficit from growing.

Eugene Police Department making changes to its policies regarding use of Flock cameras

While the operation of Flock cameras in Eugene is currently paused, the Eugene Police Department is making changes to its policies regarding their use, includin

K9 Athena getting drugs off the street in North Bend

Athena, a police dog at North Bend Police Department, is paying dividends in getting drugs off the street in Coos County, according to the department.The most r

VOTE: Should law enforcement agencies consult with the public before installing Flock cams

While the operation of Flock cameras in Eugene is currently paused, the Eugene Police Department is making changes to its policies regarding their use, includin

Local & Northwest

Agencies unite in raid to probe child exploitation allegations in Central Point

The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force serv

Oregon officials warn public to avoid sick or dead birds as avian flu spreads statewide

Officials urge public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds as avian flu persists across OregonSALEM, Ore. – People across Oregon are being urged to avoid co

Benton County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying man found in Willamette River

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a deceased man found in the Willamette River on Nov. 29.

Drowsy driving poses dangers as weather turns hazardous this season

It is always important to stay alert while driving, especially during this time of year when weather conditions can rapidly become hazardous, the Lincoln County

HARP Deadline for 2020 Labor Day Fires Approaching

The deadline to apply for homeowner assistance following the 2020 Labor Day fires is just weeks away.The application window for the Homeowner Assistance and Rec

Salem Toddler hospitalized after being mauled by neighbor's dogs

A one year old girl is recovering at Randall's Children Hospital after she was mauled by a neighbor's dog on Sunday afternoon.

Stolen bike leads to community kindness as police and local shop gift student a new ride

A stolen bicycle incident involving a North Bend Middle School student ended with an unexpected act of generosity this week, after police officers and a local b

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Metal detector alert leads to firearm discovery at Sprague High, student in custody

A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a firearm was discovered in his backpack at Sprague High School, the Salem Police Department

Oregon Community Credit Union cancels Flock contract

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has decided to deactivate its Flock cameras and cancel their contract.This comes in response to numerous complaints from th

Multi-vehicle crash blocks Medford intersection, causing traffic delays Monday morning

A crash involving multiple vehicles blocked the intersection of Highway 238 (Rossanley Drive) and Sage Road in Medford Monday morning.The Medford Police Departm

Man arrested after assault on woman in Springfield; accused of multiple charges

A Drain man was arrested after authorities in Springfield investigated a reported assault, the Lane County Sheriff's Office reports.Around 3:30 a.m. on Monday,

Police recover $141k in stolen radio gear in southern Oregon

On November 6, 2025, the Medford police Department was contacted by members of the Medford Fire Department regarding a burglary at one of the city’s fire statio

Nation & World

Fact Check Team: High stakes on the high seas, cost and impact of US drug boat strikes

President Donald Trump continues to back Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s strategy of targeting suspected narco-terrorists at sea, a campaign that has now taken.

Rep. Nancy Mace reportedly planning to discuss retiring early from Congress with MTG

Representative Nancy Mace is reportedly planning to discuss retiring early from Congress with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced her resignation in late

AI shaping up to be powerful tool for doctors to detect diseases, improve treatments

Researchers at Rice University are working to leverage the power of AI to give doctors new tools and improve health outcomes for patients.

US cracks down on Nigerian violence, limits visas for those tied to religious attacks

The State Department announced a new policy which will restrict the issuance of visas to individuals tied to the violence inflicted upon Christian Nigerians.

Trump claims Tennessee Republican's win is 'great night' for GOP

Matt Van Epps won the special election for Tennessee’s seventh congressional district.

Ohio senator introduces legislation to eliminate dual citizenship for Americans

Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced legislation that would eliminate dual citizenship for Americans

Journalist admits ethical blunder in emotional affair with RFK Jr.

Olivia Nuzzi expressed that she should have displayed more shame when the scandal first came to light last year.

Sports

Former student athlete sues OSAA for $60M, alleging discus caused traumatic brain injury

Several school districts, an athletic director and the Oregon School Activities Association are being sued saying they are to blame for an errant discus throw

12 Oregon Ducks make 2025 all-Big Ten teams, led by first-teamer Dillon Thieneman

Twelve members of the Oregon football team received recognition from the Big Ten on Wednesday as the conference released its 2025 all-Big Ten honorees on defens

Oregon Ducks ascend to No. 5 in CFP rankings after 11-1 regular season finish

The Oregon football team came in at No. 5 in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, moving up one spot for the fourth straight week after

Entertainment

Prince Harry insults Meghan Markle’s cooking as he crashes her 'With Love Meghan' special

The Duke of Sussex makes an unexpected appearance on his wife’s Netflix show and gives a food critique.

The first-ever Bachelor Nation cruise will set sail with all-star lineup of celebs & games

The first-ever Bachelor Nation Vacation at Sea is here!The first wave of activities on the ship has been revealed, according to People. Fan favorites, Wells Ada

Steve Cropper, Booker T & the M.G.'s guitarist and Stax legend, dies at 84

Steve Cropper, the lead, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-

Quentin Tarantino slams Paul Dano calling him 'weakest male actor in SAG'

The "Pulp Fiction" director might have just given his harshest critique yet.

Money

Mortgage rates retreat as markets hope for Fed cut

Mortgage rates dropped a bit lower this week in anticipation of another Fed cut.

2026 jumbo loan limits by state

Jumbo mortgages are those with loan sizes above the maximum that is subject to guarantee by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Conforming loan limits in 2026

For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $832,750.

Where to get a money order: Best places to purchase one

You can get a money order from many places. Here’s what you need to know.

The penny is out. Experts weigh in on what it means for consumers

Now that the U.S. Mint is done producing pennies, what happens to consumer prices?

Money market account vs. money market fund: Differences

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.

Mortgage rates retreat slightly this week

Mortgage rates dropped a bit lower this week.

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'MEOW-1': Could your pet be on weight loss drugs? Company launches clinical trial

A pharmecutical company called Okava Pharmecuticals is launching a clinical trial into weight loss drugs for cats.

Salt Lake crowned 'Clogged Capitol' of US for 'Brown Friday' plumbing calls

We hear all about Black Friday, but did you know it’s also called "Brown Friday?"

Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia store bathroom after ransacking it: officials

An unexpected suspect was found passed out in the bathroom after ransacking an ABC Store in Virginia, according to officials.

Tennessee farm swaps Thanksgiving tradition for turkey snuggles

As the holiday rush kicks in, some people are choosing a different kind of Thanksgiving warm-up.

Man wins $1M lottery prize after another customer rejected the ticket

A man struck it rich after buying an instant game ticket that another customer had left behind.

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5 payment strategies to reduce credit card debt and stay within your budget

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The advantages of using a credit union for small business owners

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Financial fitness: How the BALANCE program can make your money go further

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Metal detector alert leads to firearm discovery at Sprague High, student in custody

A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a firearm was discovered in his backpack at Sprague High School, the Salem Police Department

Oregon schools see mixed results, some districts excel in graduation rates

How are Oregon schools doing?We took a glance at the state's At-A-Glance Report, which shows some significant areas of improvement for Oregon's students, like p

Oregon reveals highest-ever graduation rates in new school profiles

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) on Thursday released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2024-25 school year.ODE says these profiles w

Glide High School threat deemed not credible; school remains open with increased security

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has determined that a recent threat directed at Glide High School is not credible.On Monday, Nov. 17, deputies were made awa

Bethel School District superintendent speaks about Shasta Middle School closure

Bethel School District Superintendent Kraig Sproles said the recently-announced closure of Shasta Middle School has been under consideration for months, after y

LCC's budget team earns national recognition with distinguished budget presentation award

Lane Community College (LCC) again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Yea

Bethel School District to close Shasta Middle School amid declining enrollment

Bethel School District says it is closing Shasta Middle School due to low enrollment numbers.This comes after they closed Clear Lake Elementary School at the en

Oregon School Employees Association and 4J district cancel Nov. 3 bargaining session

The bargaining session between the Oregon School Employees Association and Eugene School District 4J scheduled for Nov. 3 has been cancelled, the district said

Roseburg Schools invites families to early literacy event on Nov. 17 at Rose Elementary

Roseburg families invited to early literacy eventOct. 31, 2025 — Roseburg Schools will host a family literacy event on November 17, launching new, grant-funded

Corvallis School District plans consolidation to address enrollment and budget issues

In response to a steady decline in enrollment since 1970, the Corvallis School District has unveiled a revised school consolidation proposal aimed at optimizing

Educators praise cellphone ban as a boost to student focus and social interaction

The deadline for all K-12 school districts in Oregon to establish cellphone ban policies is just two days away (Oct. 31), and educators we spoke with say when t

Willamette University opens new Career Center to enhance student job prospects

On Friday, Oct. 24, Willamette University officially opened its renovated Career Center, marking a new era in how the university prepares its students for life

Eugene-Springfield superintendents to discuss school year plans on Halloween

Superintendents from the three Eugene-Springfield school districts are set to discuss their plans for the current school year this Friday at City Club of Eugene

Faculty and LCC reach agreement to prioritize nursing curriculum improvement

Lane Community College (LCC) says it's moving forward with planned review of curriculum following tentative agreement with the faculty association. The tentativ

City Club event to explore transformation of Clear Lake Elementary to community center

Across Oregon - including in Eugene - demographic trends have contributed to a significant decline in the number of enrolled students in Oregon's public schools

Southwest Oregon

Douglas County man receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearms

A Douglas County man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.Glenn Allen Gearhart, 51

Crews swiftly control structure fire in southern Oregon; one injured

A swift response from the Medford Fire Department and Jackson County Fire District 3 successfully contained a structure fire on the 400 block of Lozier Lane, th

Police arrest suspect in series of arson fires in North Medford

Medford Police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple arson fires that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 26 in Nor

Features

New 'Waves of Tradition' exhibit to replace 'Healing Hands' at Coos History Museum in 2026

The Coos History Museum is preparing to bid farewell to its popular exhibit, "Healing Hands: A Sampling of the Medicinal History of Coos County," which will clo

Coos Watershed Association seeks community input on event barriers through year-end survey

Have you attended a Coos Watershed Association (CoosWA) event? Or wished you could, but something stopped you?CoosWA is rolling out a community survey to ident

North Bend welcomes all to a festive Christmas on Main with activities and Santa visit

The City of North Bend is once again hosting Christmas on Main, a free community event featuring activities to celebrate the holiday season, including the city'

A pet parent's guide to holiday travel

As the holiday season approaches and travel plans begin to shape, it’s a wonderful time to include your four-legged family member in the fun.

For Pet's Sake

Paws off the turkey: A Thanksgiving food warning for all pet parents

The seasonings and herbs on your Thanksgiving turkey can cause harm to your pet.

Beat the winter woes: 9 tips to keep your pet warm, dry, and safe

Keep your pets warm and safe during the colder months with these tips.

The holidays are near: 7 tips to prepare your pet for travel

Prepare your pet for holiday travel with these tips.

Drive Safe Oregon

5 strategies for driving with family and friends

During the holidays, a lot of people take road trips to visit family and friends. But, driving with other people can be loud and distracting. It can be annoying

Winterizing your vehicle: Essential tips for safe and smooth winter driving

As winter approaches, it's crucial to prepare your vehicle for the challenges that come with cold temperatures, snow and icy conditions. Winterizing your vehicl

Safe and sound: Tips to avoid drunken driving during the holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality moments with friends and family. However, it's also a time when alcohol consumption tend

Keep safe with our guide on avoiding pedestrian accidents

Walking is the oldest and purest form of transportation and it has countless benefits. Research shows that walking can work wonders for your well-being. It does