Eugene
The Oregon Department of Transportation completed a new traffic roundabout in West Linn that connects OR 43 and northbound I-205
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the roundabout is a critical safety improvement for people walking, driving and rolling, marking a key milestone for the I-205 Abernethy Bridge Project, ODOT’s largest construction project in 45 years.
Upon completion, the Abernethy Bridge will be the first earthquake ready highway bridge over the Willamette River in the Portland area.
Users will benefit from a wider bridge, as well as safer and more efficient on- and off-ramps near the bridge. Improvements are also planned for bike and pedestrian routes.
The full project is expected to be completed in 2025. After construction, we plan to collect tolls at the Abernethy Bridge to cover roughly half the project’s cost. Transportation funds collected statewide will pay the remainder.
Roundabouts are safer than intersections that rely on stop signs and traffic signals because they have fewer vehicle and pedestrian conflict points. A traditional intersection has 32 possible points of collision, many of which are dangerous and high-speed.
That’s compared to roundabouts that have only eight possible points of collision. Roundabouts also reduce crash severity and injuries in all crashes due to lower vehicle speeds.
Woman routinely beat her child with belt, made the boy stay trapped in a cIoset and left him lying on the floor restrained because she would catch the maInourished child ‘stealing food’; charged
Missouri – A Missouri woman was taken into custody and later charged with multiple offenses, including abuse or neglect of...
Governor Tina Kotek directs Oregon Department of Forestry to pause appeals process for Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map until after legislative session
Eugene, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has directed the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to continue accepting appeals of the Oregon...
Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program to offer free remote PSA Grower Training courses this spring
Oregon – The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program will host several remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses this...
Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee to hold virtual meeting on Feb. 21 to discuss staffing, planning, and habitat conservation
Eugene, OR – The Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee (FTLAC) will meet virtually on Friday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. The...
Oregon Department of Agriculture and WSDA warn pet owners after avian influenza found in raw pet food
Oregon – The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Agriculture are warning pet owners about the risks...
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts changes to sea urchin regulations, maintains limits on commercial permits
Oregon – The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted changes to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for sea...
OEM activates State Emergency Coordination Center in response to winter storm impacting Western Oregon
Oregon – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3...
Eugene Police Department earns re-accreditation with Northwest Accreditation Alliance
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department earned re-accreditation with the Northwest Accreditation Alliance on January 8, 2025, following a thorough...
Community Safety Payroll Tax funds Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit to address high-impact criminal activity
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit plays a vital role in maintaining...
Woman claims her partner began to yell at her and pushed her against a wall because their special needs child soiIed his pants before putting the boy to sleep, grabbing a gun and killing the man; sentenced
Florida – A Florida woman, later identified as 39-year-old Lauri, was ordered to serve twenty five years behind bards after...
Multi-state burglary ring arrests made following extensive investigation by Eugene Police and surrounding agencies
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police have dedicated significant resources to investigating a multi-state burglary ring since the arrests of three individuals...
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Crime & Safety1 week agoMan told his family member that he didn’t deserve the plate of food he was carrying before pushing the younger man, who then restrained him and struck him in the ribs several times, lacerating his spIeen and killing him; charges
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Oregon1 week agoWinter weather causes multi-vehicle crashes and full closure of westbound I-84
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Crime & Safety1 week ago
Woman claims her partner began to yell at her and pushed her against a wall because their special needs child soiIed his pants before putting the boy to sleep, grabbing a gun and killing the man; sentenced
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Crime & Safety1 week agoWoman moved to a different state and lived in a vehicle with her child while donating pIasma to make money weeks after she strangIed her other son to death and then concealed his body in a shallow hole; charged
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Eugene1 week agoArmed man arrested after threatening construction workers and refusing to surrender in Eugene neighborhood
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Oregon6 days ago
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts changes to sea urchin regulations, maintains limits on commercial permits
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Crime & Safety2 days ago
Woman routinely beat her child with belt, made the boy stay trapped in a cIoset and left him lying on the floor restrained because she would catch the maInourished child ‘stealing food’; charged
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Eugene1 week ago
Multi-state burglary ring arrests made following extensive investigation by Eugene Police and surrounding agencies