Local News in Eugene

UO office employees asked to fill dining shifts during potential strike

Some University of Oregon Office of Administration employees, who mainly hold jobs related to administrative services, were asked to fill 4-hour dining hall shifts the following week if Service Employees International Union local 503 goes on strike, according to multiple sources…

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Good Morning, News: Human Being, Police Dog Shot and Killed in Portland; Clean Energy Fund Goes to Eugene; Is Trump Playing to His MAGMA Base?

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Eugene Voters to Weigh Clean Energy Fund Modeled After PCEF

The landscape for climate funding has turned bleak since President Trump returned to office. But Portland’s dedicated clean energy fund has stood out as a remaining source of income for emissions reduction efforts—and other communities have taken note. The Portland Clean Energy…

What a Car Accident Attorney Investigates at the Scene of a Crash

In the first hours after a serious collision, an attorney may look beyond the drivers’ accounts to understand how the crash unfolded and which details could affect a legal claim. For someone injured in the region, a Santa Barbara car accident lawyer may investigate the location…

An early bump in the road

Oregon’s coaching staff saw several changes this offseason, with offensive and defensive coordinators Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi both taking jobs as head coaches at other universities. Those changes allowed guys like Drew Mehringer to step into bigger positions. The Ducks have…

“All of that starts with me”: How Dan Lanning handles losing

After the Ducks lost to Oklahoma State in Week 2, Dan Lanning was up front about what went wrong.​ “We didn’t have a lot of rhythm on offense today. Defensively, we gave up way too many explosives, poor eye discipline, not winning at the point of attack, and our guys are much…

Pro Ducks make their mark in NFL Week 1

Former Oregon football players made their presence known during the opening week of the 2026 NFL season. With 49 former Ducks currently on NFL rosters, several alumni played meaningful snaps in Week 1, including several rookies who are making their professional debuts. The Ducks…

No passing zone? May not be the situation in Oregon’s huddle

There’s a lot of responsibility on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s shoulders when he steps into the huddle. Calling plays, reading the defenses and keeping the Ducks’ offense organized. Also, apparently breaking wind. During Big Ten Media Days in July, Oregon tight end Jamari…

Where is the Ducks Defense?

They were a top-ranked defense to begin the season, supposed to be one of the very best in the game. The Oregon Ducks were supposed to be a brick wall squad: an unbeatable defensive line and coverage on every ball in the air. But that hasn’t happened for the Ducks. To call it a…

Staying alive

In the last two seasons of college football, the Oregon Ducks have achieved 26 wins, two college football playoff appearances and 48 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the AP poll rankings. In that same time span, they only suffered three losses, all at the hands of the eventual…

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The Drop Symbol Explained: How One Icon Can Rebuild an Entire Slot Grid Most slot symbols wait for the reels to decide their value. The Drop symbol takes control after the spin, sending the game into another burst of action. Its small arrow is easy to overlook, yet understanding…