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Hop Valley Brewing: A Springfield Brewery with a Large Tasting Room

Hop Valley Brewing: A Springfield Brewery with a Large Tasting Room

Published October 18, 2026 Hop Valley Brewing is a Lane County craft brewery with locations in Eugene and Springfield. Their tasting room at 990 W 1st Ave in Eugene features a patio and 25 beers on tap in a relaxed setting. Finding a reliable spot for a cold pint in...
Lane County Wildfire Risk Map: 2026 Updates for Foothills

Lane County Wildfire Risk Map: 2026 Updates for Foothills

Published October 16, 2026 The 2026 Eugene-Springfield Metro Community Wildfire Protection Plan identified the highest-risk wildfire zones in the metro area, specifically targeting foothills and wildland-urban interface communities. Approved by local fire and forestry...
Dexter Reservoir Trail

Dexter Reservoir Trail

Published October 15, 2026 The Dexter Reservoir area featured a riverside trail extending approximately 5 miles from the Dexter Dam to Elijah Bristow State Park. The location served as a hub for rowing competitions, disc golf, and seasonal birdwatching along the...
Eugene Smoke Alarms: How to Get Safety Help

Eugene Smoke Alarms: How to Get Safety Help

Published October 14, 2026 Eugene Springfield Fire provides extensive public education on smoke alarm types and placement to keep residents safe. While they offer safety guidance and code requirements, there is no explicitly listed program in current public records...
Ninkasi Brewing: Eugene’s Original Craft Brewery on Shadow Lane

Ninkasi Brewing: Eugene’s Original Craft Brewery on Shadow Lane

Published October 13, 2026 Ninkasi Brewing Company is a Eugene-based microbrewery founded in 2006 by Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge in the Whiteaker neighborhood. It is well known for its independent spirit, its support of local music through Ninkasi Studios, and the...