Lookout Eugene-Springfield

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning that reaches into southeastern Lane County — in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 — in response to the possibility of abundant lightning on dry fuels.

In response to the news of a third car crash into Bar Purlieu’s in-street seating patio, I find it ridiculous that this is still being allowed in the first place.

Ladies and gentlemen, let me be the first to say: yeehaw. If you have a hankering for fair food, livestock, Ferris wheel rides and the like, the Lane County Fair is this week in Eugene — from Wednesday, July 22. to Sunday, July 26. 

Here’s what to know before you go.

Tickets for daily admission are available for

For a good chunk of the year, the Lane Events Center, also known as “the fairgrounds,” doesn’t actually have a fair set up.

There are no roller coasters, Ferris wheels or carnival games. Yet for a week in July, thousands of people swarm the grounds, enjoying

Months after a Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis, the former Oregon shortstop is playing professionally for Portland Cascade — and finding gratitude in every inning.