Jeff Wright
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Eugene, OR, United States
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Morning clouds should give way to sunny skies in afternoon
Somewhat cloudy skies Sunday morning should give way to mostly sunny skies on Sunday afternoon in Eugene-Springfield, the National Weather Service in Portland reports. The expected high on Sunday is around 77 degrees, with south-southwest winds of 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Clouds may increase on Sunday night, with an overnight low of around 52 degrees. → Read More
Sunday ushers in a week of sunshine, moderate temperatures and few clouds
Is there a cloud in the sky? Not very often in Eugene-Springfield this week, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. Sunday’s idyllic weather includes a high of around 80 degrees, with a north wind of around 10 mph, though gusts as high as 20 mph are possible. Sunday night will bring clear skies. → Read More
Cause of duplex fire in west Eugene under investigation
The cause of a fire that damaged a duplex in west Eugene on Sunday remains under investigation, Eugene Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Markus Lay said. A total of 21 firefighters responded to the call of a structure fire at 854 W. 13th Alley near Jackson Street at around noon, Lay said. → Read More
Summertime, summertime, the weather sings “summertime”
Sunday’s weather portends about as perfect a summer day as we can hope for around here. The forecast calls for an afternoon high of around 88 degrees, with a north-wind breeze of about 10 mph. Increasing clouds are expected Sunday night, however, with a nighttime low of around 56 degrees. → Read More
State fire marshal says spontaneous combustion was cause of spectacular hay fire in Junction City
Fire units leave premises, but smoldering likely to continue for several days → Read More
Cloudy Sunday belies sunshine by midweek
Rain may or may not show up in Eugene on Sunday, but the same can also be said for the sun. The forecast is for mostly cloudy skies with a high of around 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. West-northwest winds of 6 to 8 mph are expected. → Read More
Man arrested in connection with vandalism at two Asian-owned restaurants in Eugene
A 39-year-old man was arrested early Sunday in connection with vandalism at two Asian-owned restaurants, and Eugene police are investigating whether he might be involved in a series of similar incidents at other Asian-owned businesses. Bernard Shifman was charged with two felony counts of first-degree criminal mischief and a single misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, and taken to the Lane… → Read More
More than 45,000 attend Oregon Country Fair, rain or shine
Drunk-driving patrols net 14 arrests through Saturday night → Read More
Committee: Suspect arrested in connection with vandalism at Asian-owned businesses in Eugene
A suspect in a series of acts of vandalism directed at Asian-owned restaurants was arrested early Sunday morning, according to a city of Eugene human rights subcommittee. Eugene police Lt. Jen Bills informed members of the Asian/Pacific Islander Community Action Team that a suspect, as yet unidentified, was arrested at 2 a.m. → Read More
Afternoon thunderstorm could bring gray days to an end
The gray and wet weather of recent days in Eugene-Springfield may culminate with a thunderstorm Sunday afternoon or evening — followed by more summerlike weather in the days ahead. A thunderstorm could reach the area between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Portland. → Read More
Winds may accompany rain on Saturday in Eugene
Saturday could be windy as well as wet in the Eugene-Springfield area, the National Weather Service in Portland reports. There’s a 30 percent of showers on Saturday, mainly after 11 a.m. South-southwest winds of 8 to 14 mph also are expected, with gusts of up to 21 mph. → Read More
Sunday brings multiple water rescues on Willamette, McKenzie rivers
SPRINGFIELD — At least four water rescue calls were received Sunday for boaters and swimmers in distress on the Willamette and McKenzie rivers, officials said. Eugene Springfield Fire was the lead agency responding to two calls on the Willamette River, Battalion Chief Jeff Kronser said. The first involved a male teenager who was in distress around 5 p.m. → Read More
Hiker who fell to his death on Mount Washington was South Eugene High graduate
A 28-year-old Hillsboro man who fell to his death while climbing Mount Washington last week was a 2006 graduate of South Eugene High School, Register-Guard archives confirm. Brian Robak was attempting a solo climb on Thursday when he apparently fell a “significant distance,” the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. Robak’s body was spotted Saturday by an Oregon Army… → Read More
Fireworks will explode across Lane County and beyond over Fourth of July weekend
Firework shows across Lane County over the Fourth of July weekend will feature plenty of Pop! Boom! Bam! — and, in at least one instance, some brassy accompaniment. The Eugene Emeralds minor league baseball team on Sunday will host a “Red, White & Bach Independence Day Celebration” at PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. → Read More
Eugene Springfield firefighters quickly put out fire in modular classroom at Sheldon High School
A wooden modular classroom building behind Sheldon High School caught fire around 9:45 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters from the neighboring fire station were advised by a witness that chairs inside the classroom were on fire, Eugene Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Lance Lighty said at the scene. → Read More
Weather forecast: Boringly glorious
Sometimes, redundancy can be a good thing. Take this week’s weather in the Eugene-Springfield area, for example. The forecast for Sunday is sunny with a high of around 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. → Read More
One man arrested, 3 sought, after bullet strikes cafe inside downtown Eugene Public Library
One man is in custody and three others are being sought after a bullet struck the main-floor cafe at the downtown Eugene Public Library shortly before closing time Thursday night, Eugene police said. The shot struck the lower portion of the cafe but did not strike any library patrons, police spokeswoman Melinda McLaughlin said. The incident happened around 7:08 p.m., shortly after two men were… → Read More
Accident reported on southbound I-5 lanes near Goshen following chase
GOSHEN — The South Lane Fire & Rescue and Goshen Fire departments responded Tuesday evening to a motor vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 between Creswell and Goshen. A motorist was being pursued by Oregon State Police, fire officials said, and traffic was congested as a result. Unconfirmed police scanner reports indicated that police were trying to stop a fleeing motorist… → Read More
Clouds should clear, sun should shine today and most of this week
Sunday should kick off several days of “Goldilocks” weather — not too cold, not too hot, but rather just right. The forecast for Sunday in Eugene-Springfield is partly Sunday, with a high of 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. Monday through Wednesday should bring more of the same, only just slightly nicer. → Read More
Elevated levels of lead found at 3 Eugene School District schools, officials say
Preliminary spot sampling by Eugene School District officials has found a few cases of slightly elevated lead levels in samples of water that had sat overnight or longer, in two drinking fountains at Sheldon High School, and in three little-used sinks located at Roosevelt Middle School, Kennedy Middle School and the district’s Education Center, officials said in an email to district parents… → Read More