Good evening, Eugene and Springfield,

Going to the Oregon Country Fair this weekend? We have a review of the basics, including how to get there on free shuttle buses.

A fire in Springfield killed one and sent another to the hospital. We’ll be following up on this story.

Eugene Police arrested a Wisconsin murder suspect on 18th and Lincoln after tracking the vehicle’s license plate.

Ben Edtl is challenging a Roseburg election — and also wants to change the way Oregonians cast their ballots. Edtl is the chief petitioner for a 2026 ballot initiative that would end Oregon’s pioneering vote-by-mail system. 

How much does Eugene spend on homelessness? A guest columnist is asking.

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Oregon Country Fair starts this week: What to know, if you go

About 15,000 attendees are expected at each of the fair’s three days. Be prepared for hot, sunny weather — and lots of entertainment.

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Springfield fire leaves one dead, one hospitalized

Firefighters found a deceased man in the house but were able to remove the man’s sister from a bedroom and transport her to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.

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Police arrest Wisconsin murder suspect after tracking vehicle’s license plate

Eugene police on July 9 arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the beating death of a 70-year-old man in Wisconsin, according police and published reports.

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Have a good one,

Sarah


Sarah has worked for Runner’s World since 2012 and covered two Olympics. Having lived in Eugene since 2016, Sarah looks forward to helping shape coverage of the Eugene-Springfield area, especially in business and sports.