Eugene, Oregon Few landmarks define the southern skyline of Eugene quite like the towering presence of Spencer Butte. For many residents and visitors, the Spencer Butte Loop served as the quintessential city hike, offering a quick escape into nature without leaving...
Lane County, Oregon | July 3, 2026 Summer in the Willamette Valley brings beautiful sunshine and long days, but for those of us living from Eugene to Florence, it also brings a familiar concern: air quality. As we move deeper into the season, staying informed about...
Springfield, Oregon For those of us living in the Willamette Valley, the relationship between our backyards and our river systems is more direct than we often realize. In Springfield, where the landscape is shaped by the meeting of the Mc Kenzie and Willamette rivers,...
For Immediate Release EUGENE, Ore. — June 2026 Thriving Oregon Unveils Ozzi, a Conversational AI Guide Built for Lane County — From the Cascades to the Coast The Pacific Northwest community platform launches a unified local discovery experience: ask in plain English,...
What’s on this week in Lane County? Thriving Oregon now has a dedicated Lane County Events Calendar — one place to browse concerts, markets, sports, festivals, theater, family activities, and community gatherings from Eugene and Springfield to Florence, Cottage...