Lifestyle News
The City of Eugene has released the holiday schedules and closures for Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day
Eugene, OR – City officials released the following details:
Administrative Offices
- All City of Eugene administrative offices will be closed.
Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services
- Eugene Public Library: All locations and outside return slots will be closed.
- Community Centers: All locations will be closed.
- Amazon Pool: Rec Swim from 2-4:30 p.m., Lap Swim from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Echo Hollow Pool: Rec Swim from 1:45-4:30 p.m., Lap Swim & On Your Own Fitness from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
- Sheldon Pool: Lap Swim & On Your Own Fitness from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Police, Fire, Medical, and Other Emergency Services
- Police, fire, medical, and other emergency services will operate as usual. The main police station on Country Club Road will be open.
- The Downtown Public Safety Station will be closed, but Downtown Officers will be on duty.
- Fire & EMS Administration offices, including Ambulance Billing, will be closed.
Parking
- City-managed parking garages, surface lots, and on-street meters will be free, except for the train depot surface lot.
- On-street parking limits in the Arena District around Matt Knight Arena remain in effect.
Public Works
- No City street repair projects will be conducted. Essential health and safety services, such as regional wastewater treatment, will continue without interruption.
Airport
- The Eugene Airport will remain open. Administrative offices will be closed.
Spay and Neuter Clinic
- The clinic will be closed.
All City offices and facilities will resume regular hours on Friday, July 5. The next observed holiday by the City of Eugene will be Labor Day on Monday, September 2.
Pregnant woman contacted several people in an effort to have her baby taken off her hands, noting that the newborn would be drug-positive, before asking for a payment ‘just enough to move into an apartment or any car to get to different places’; charged
Houston, TX – According to the police officials, the young parent, later identified as 21-year-old Junniper, was arrested and later...
The City of Springfield’s annual Hall-O-Ween event brought festive excitement Thursday afternoon as Engine 4 joined the fun, handing out candy and admiring the creative costumes
Eugene, OR – According to the officials, the City of Springfield’s annual Hall-O-Ween event brought festive excitement Thursday afternoon as...
Eugene Police announced they successfully identified the woman previously known as “Jane Doe” following an outpouring of support from concerned community members
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, her photo has since been removed from all public notices. Authorities extended...
Collision between vehicle and pedestrian shut down northbound Hwy. 99 at Prairie Road early Friday morning
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred at approximately 6:43 a.m. Friday morning. Emergency responders...
The City of Eugene’s Cultural Services will celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November, honoring Native American and Indigenous communities throughout the region
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, this month-long celebration includes a series of curated events, art exhibitions, and...
Woman broke down locked bedroom door only to intentionally shoot 6-month-old baby in the eye because ‘that was not her grandchiId,’ then believed she shouldn’t be punished for her actions; sentenced
Columbus, OH – According to the court documents, the 43-year-old defendant, later identified as Mla, was sentenced to 9 to...
Man claims he was preparing to take his own life only for his girIfriend to try to intervene by attempting to get the weapon from him with his finger on the trigger, during which the gun discharged, striking her in the head and killing her
Baltimore, MD – According to the police officials, the 27-year-old man, later identified as GabrieI, was arrested and later charged with...
Man, alongside his accomplice, confessed that he planned to steal shoes while trying them on, only to sneak up on the victim and fatally shoot her while she was sitting in a car; sentenced
Jacksonville, FL – According to the court documents, the 23-year-old defendant, later identified as Adryan, was sentenced to life in...
Father claims his child became unresponsive after falling from a tabIe after using a chair to gain access, and had already fallen off on several occasions in the past, after he beat the child to death
Boston, MA – According to the police officials, the 34-year-old man, later identified as Francisko, was arrested and later charged...
Husband, who claims ‘something just came over him’, walked around his family home before deciding to kill his partner, then intentionally shot his baby, killing him, because the child cried too much and it made him anxious; sentenced
Denver, CO – According to the court documents, the 31-year-old defendant, later identified as Davld, was sentenced to life in...
Community members are invited to view the final design for Golden Gardens Park and share their feedback during a public meeting on Wednesday, November 13
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, an additional opportunity for input will be available during an online session...
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Father claims his child became unresponsive after falling from a tabIe after using a chair to gain access, and had already fallen off on several occasions in the past, after he beat the child to death
-
Crime & Safety4 days ago
Man claims he was preparing to take his own life only for his girIfriend to try to intervene by attempting to get the weapon from him with his finger on the trigger, during which the gun discharged, striking her in the head and killing her
-
Crime & Safety4 days ago
Woman broke down locked bedroom door only to intentionally shoot 6-month-old baby in the eye because ‘that was not her grandchiId,’ then believed she shouldn’t be punished for her actions; sentenced
-
Crime & Safety2 days ago
Pregnant woman contacted several people in an effort to have her baby taken off her hands, noting that the newborn would be drug-positive, before asking for a payment ‘just enough to move into an apartment or any car to get to different places’; charged
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Husband, who claims ‘something just came over him’, walked around his family home before deciding to kill his partner, then intentionally shot his baby, killing him, because the child cried too much and it made him anxious; sentenced
-
Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Police announced they successfully identified the woman previously known as “Jane Doe” following an outpouring of support from concerned community members
-
Eugene3 days ago
The City of Springfield’s annual Hall-O-Ween event brought festive excitement Thursday afternoon as Engine 4 joined the fun, handing out candy and admiring the creative costumes
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Man, alongside his accomplice, confessed that he planned to steal shoes while trying them on, only to sneak up on the victim and fatally shoot her while she was sitting in a car; sentenced