80-acre blaze near Oakridge sends smoke rising for hours
A blaze near Hills Creek Reservoir in the Willamette National Forest , roughly 15 miles south of Oakridge , expanded to 80 acres on
August 27, 2026
Isabelle Maggard
Forest fire erupts south of Oakridge
The Oregon Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service were responding to a wildfire on Wednesday, Aug. 26, close to Hills Creek Reservoir,
August 26, 2026
Forest fire ignites south of Oakridge
The Oregon Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service were on scene Wednesday, Aug. 26, responding to a wildfire near Hills Creek Reservoir,
August 26, 2026
Misconduct found in Cottage Grove officer case, but certification recommended to stay
A Cottage Grove police officer rehired after being fired for misconduct should retain his law enforcement certification, a statewide police committee recommended Thursday,
August 26, 2026
Lane County officials say vote-by-mail proceeds as usual despite ongoing court challenges
Oregon’s ballots will go out to voters as usual this election cycle, state and local election officials say, amid federal litigation over the
August 26, 2026
Resisting black-and-white labels is essential to truly understanding and addressing homelessness | Letter to the editor
In agreeing with congressional candidate Monique DeSpain’s guest column about homelessness in Eugene, Kel Williams’ letter to the editor separates people experiencing homelessness
August 26, 2026
