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Veneta man Brian Mitzel, 52, arrested after seizure of stolen trailer, firearms

Veneta man Brian Mitzel, 52, arrested after seizure of stolen trailer, firearms

A traffic stop in Veneta turned up a trailer reported stolen from Eugene and several firearms; investigation led to the Feb. 4 arrest of 52-year-old Brian Joseph Mitzel, a case that raises local public-safety and property-protection concerns.

James Thompson•2 min read•08:02 PM

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Approximately 382,000 residents

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Eugene, Oregon

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4,722 square miles in western Oregon

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Mandy’s Family Restaurant, Washburne Café to Open Second Locations in Eugene, Springfield

Mandy’s Family Restaurant, Washburne Café to Open Second Locations in Eugene, Springfield

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Eugene police arrest man with replica gun, meth near River Road clinic

Eugene police arrest man with replica gun, meth near River Road clinic

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Lane County Winter Walks and Day Hikes: Trails, Tips, Rules

Lane County Winter Walks and Day Hikes: Trails, Tips, Rules

A local winter walking and day-hike guide highlights accessible trails, permit rules and cold-weather tips for Lane Coun...

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PeaceHealth to Replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with Atlanta-Based ApolloMD

PeaceHealth to Replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with Atlanta-Based ApolloMD

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LCSO K9 Hektor Apprehends Wanted Cottage Grove Man; Cell Phone Catches Fire

LCSO K9 Hektor Apprehends Wanted Cottage Grove Man; Cell Phone Catches Fire

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Lane County man pleads guilty to second-degree manslaughter in Harrisburg shooting

Lane County man pleads guilty to second-degree manslaughter in Harrisburg shooting

A Lane County man pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in a Harrisburg shooting; sentencing is set for March 11....

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Lane County Approves $280,000 Settlement with Florence Woman After Harbor Vista Fall

Lane County Approves $280,000 Settlement with Florence Woman After Harbor Vista Fall

Lane County approved a $280,000 settlement with Florence resident Shannali McCord after a 2023 fall at Harbor Vista camp...

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Missing 16-Year-Old Eugene Teen May Be At Risk, Possibly With Mother

Missing 16-Year-Old Eugene Teen May Be At Risk, Possibly With Mother

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Oregon Pacific Bancorp Promotes Amber White, Hires David Rice After Retirement

Oregon Pacific Bancorp Promotes Amber White, Hires David Rice After Retirement

Oregon Pacific Bancorp named Amber J. White its successor to President & CEO upon Ron Green’s 2026 retirement, promoted ...

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City Club Forum: Fahey and Prozanski Preview Oregon’s 2026 Short Session

City Club Forum: Fahey and Prozanski Preview Oregon’s 2026 Short Session

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OHSU Recognizes White Bird Clinic for 10-Year Dental Student Preceptorship

OHSU Recognizes White Bird Clinic for 10-Year Dental Student Preceptorship

OHSU honored White Bird Dental Clinic for 10 years of mentoring fourth-year dental students through week-long clinical r...

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Crash near Gateway and International Way seriously injures three, including two juveniles

Crash near Gateway and International Way seriously injures three, including two juveniles

A single-vehicle crash near Gateway Street and International Way seriously injured three people, including two juveniles...

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Bi-Mart Closing Five Cascade Farm and Outdoor Stores This Spring, Including Springfield

Bi-Mart Closing Five Cascade Farm and Outdoor Stores This Spring, Including Springfield

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South Eugene Amazon Creek Restoration Nears Completion, Boosts Flood Resilience

South Eugene Amazon Creek Restoration Nears Completion, Boosts Flood Resilience

A restoration of Amazon Creek between East 24th and East 20th nears completion, increasing flood capacity, native planti...

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Lane County Loses 200 Jobs as Labor Force Grows, Unemployment Climbs

Lane County Loses 200 Jobs as Labor Force Grows, Unemployment Climbs

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City of Eugene Issues RFP for Peer Navigation in High-Volume Corridors

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Lane County detectives arrest Eugene man Seth Nishimatsu Smith in ICAC probe

Lane County detectives arrest Eugene man Seth Nishimatsu Smith in ICAC probe

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Lane Community College Faculty Union Holds Strike School Before Feb. 12 Mediation

Lane Community College Faculty Union Holds Strike School Before Feb. 12 Mediation

Lane Community College faculty held a strike school Jan. 27 to prepare for mediation Feb. 12 amid disputes over salary, ...

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Federal Agents Use Tear Gas, Pepper Balls on Eugene ICE Protesters

Federal Agents Use Tear Gas, Pepper Balls on Eugene ICE Protesters

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BRING Recycling Offers $1,500 Grants for Lane County Small Businesses Green Upgrades

BRING Recycling Offers $1,500 Grants for Lane County Small Businesses Green Upgrades

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Eugene Vegan Chef Challenge runs Feb. 1–28; more than a dozen eateries

Eugene Vegan Chef Challenge runs Feb. 1–28; more than a dozen eateries

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Lane County Sends Local Option 5-Cent Levy for OSU Extension

Lane County Sends Local Option 5-Cent Levy for OSU Extension

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Chief Skinner Names Eugene Native Jake Burke Deputy Chief

Chief Skinner Names Eugene Native Jake Burke Deputy Chief

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner named Eugene native Jake Burke deputy chief, a leadership change that shifts oversight...

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Lane Community College Board to Meet Feb. 3-4 on FY26 Finances, Labor

Lane Community College Board to Meet Feb. 3-4 on FY26 Finances, Labor

Lane Community College posted a Jan. 30 public notice scheduling a Feb. 3 executive session on labor negotiations and a ...

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Measles Cases in Oregon Exceed Last Year; Virus Detected Near Lane County

Measles Cases in Oregon Exceed Last Year; Virus Detected Near Lane County

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U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Appeal, Ruling for Eugene 4J Final

U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Appeal, Ruling for Eugene 4J Final

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Worker Critically Injured After Being Trapped in Glenwood Lathe

Worker Critically Injured After Being Trapped in Glenwood Lathe

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Willamette Valley Diecast Hosts Winter Hot Wheels & Diecast Show in Springfield

Willamette Valley Diecast Hosts Winter Hot Wheels & Diecast Show in Springfield

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Lane County Businesses Must File Confidential Personal Property Return March 16, 2026

Lane County Businesses Must File Confidential Personal Property Return March 16, 2026

Lane County businesses must file a confidential personal property return by March 16, 2026 to report business equipment ...

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