A person riding a bicycle who died Wednesday, Oct. 28, after being struck by a vehicle in Springfield was a 15-year-old Thurston High School student, police said Friday in a news release.
What we published October 30, 2026
Former UO professor gets 16 months in prison in child pornography case
Andrew Goble retired from UO this summer, about seven months after his arrest. He had told investigators he was collecting the recordings for a presentation to students. His lawyer said Goble would likely be deported back to Australia after serving his prison time.
On the Eugene Clean Energy Fund, don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good | Letter to the editor
I love my heat pump: it heats, it cools, it filters the air and it’s efficient. But like any home upgrade, it costs money to install. As does adding insulation and weather sealing. The end result is a more comfortable home with lower energy bills. As a Eugene Sustainability Commissioner (it’s a volunteer role for […]
Police identify man who was shot to death in west Eugene alley
Eugene police Friday, Oct. 30, identified the man fatally shot Tuesday in an alley off of Grant Street as 63-year-old Daniel Stephen Kalamas, of Eugene.
Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon
To learn more about these or any of our adoptable birds, visit  https://www.ebroregon.org. These birds were available as of Oct. 30, 2026. Sunny and Taz are a bonded pair of yellow-collared lovebirds who are inquisitive and friendly. They love listening to Eric Clapton and will dance and sing along. Cookie is a 19-year-old playful Goffins […]
Cat Rescue Adoption Network
To learn more about these or any of our adoptable cats, visit https://catrescues.org/. These cats were available as of Oct. 30, 2026. TA’AMSA’S (pronounced Toss Moss, meaning Wild Rose) and her daughter WI’P WIP (pronounced WeepWeep, meaning Wildcat) are an affectionate, gentle pair. Meet them at Wags! Dog & Cat Emporium at 136 Oakway Road in […]
Greenhill Humane Society
To learn more about these or any of our adoptable pets, visit www.green-hill.org. These pets were available as of Oct. 30, 2026. Floof is a sweet 3-year-old kitty who has done well living with cats and dogs and prefers an indoor lifestyle. Brownie is a cute, 9-month-old guinea pig who would like a calm, male […]
Featured Pet: Knack
Knack is a big sweetheart who has been in Greenhill’s care for over 250 days. He is a playful, smart pup who is looking for a family to choose him. You can Foster-to-Adopt Knack to see if it is the right match before adopting.
Northwest U.S. glaciers continue shrinking, disappearing as planet warms
The first comprehensive inventory of glacial cover in Western states from Portland State University found 300 glaciers have disappeared since the mid-20th century.
On the Fly: Sushi in Santa Clara; Cornucopia shuts its pub near 5th Street Market
Plus: The owner of Sy’s New York Pizza is opening a Hawaiian grill next door on Alder Street, and Oakshire is keeping its Public House under the same owners.
BLM drops appeal of ruling that found logging project risked ‘ecological disruption’
The Bureau of Land Management and timber groups have decided not to challenge a court ruling that halted the Blue and Gold Harvest Plan.
Dennis Dixon recalls the thrilling year he starred in Oregon’s ‘mind-boggling’ offense
Nearly two decades after launching Oregon into a different stratosphere of college football, the former Ducks quarterback is a fitness instructor and mentor to young athletes in all sports.

