The Register-Guard

The Register-Guard is a daily publication located in Eugene, Oregon, in the northwestern region of the United States. It came into existence in 1930 when two local newspapers, the Eugene Daily Guard and the Morning Register, merged. This newspaper caters to the communities of Eugene and Springfield, as well as regions like the Oregon Coast, Umpqua River valley, and nearby areas. As of 2019, the reported daily circulation was approximately 18,886 copies. Ownership of The Register-Guard transitioned to The Gannett Company following its merger with GateHouse Media in 2019, having been sold to GateHouse the previous year in 2018.

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Crater Lake National Park opens boat tours for last summer until 2029

1 day ago | registerguard.com | Zach Urness

Visitors can now reserve their spot on a boat tour at Crater Lake National Park this summer, the last time the iconic cruises will be offered until 2029. “We look forward to welcoming guests aboard for another year of scenic adventures and unforgettable experiences,” ExplorUS, the new concessionaire for Crater Lake, said on its website. Boat tours will take place July 7 to Sept. 14.
'A bunch of excitement and joy': Nyara Sabally thrilled to return to Eugene with Liberty

2 days ago | registerguard.com | Alec Dietz

Though much of the weekend festivities surrounding the New York Liberty's preseason exhibition game May 12 have surrounded superstar Sabrina Ionescu, another former Oregon women's basketball star has carved out a prominent role for the WNBA champions from this past year. Nyara Sabally, who battled through multiple ACL tears in her right knee during the first half of her college career in Eugene, was a star for the Liberty in a close-out Game 5 of the WNBA Finals in October.
Sabrina Ionescu and New York Liberty take on Toyota Antelopes in Eugene: Live updates

3 days ago | registerguard.com | Alec Dietz

For the first time in more than five years, Oregon all-time great Sabrina Ionescu is returning to play at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The guard will play with her New York Liberty in a WNBA preseason game at 7 p.m. May 12 against the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japanese Basketball League.
Photos: Sheldon High School celebrates prom at The Graduate in Eugene

3 days ago | registerguard.com | Ben Lonergan

Ben LonerganStudents dance the night away during Sheldon High School’s “City of Stars” prom on May 10, 2025, at The Graduate in Eugene. Ben Lonergan/The Register-GuardStudents enter the dance hall during Sheldon High School’s “City of Stars” prom on May 10, 2025, at The Graduate in Eugene. Ben Lonergan/The Register-GuardStudents dance during Sheldon High School’s “City of Stars” prom on May 10, 2025, at The Graduate in Eugene.
Exonerated after 9 years in prison, McGuffin returns to court — this time to sue the police

4 days ago | registerguard.com | Haleigh Kochanski

Nicholas McGuffin, exonerated in 2019 after nine years in prison, will face the officers and agencies he says framed him. Wrongly imprisoned for nearly a decade, McGuffin says police fabricated evidence and hid proof of his innocence. A civil trial could finally expose how Oregon police built a case on false evidence in Leah Freeman’s unsolved 2000 murder.
Scientists are growing T. rex leather in a lab. It could be used to make purses.

4 days ago | registerguard.com | Mike Snider

Scientists say they want to create design durable and sustainable high-end accessories made with artificial dinosaur leather. They got the genetic building blocks from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. The next time you go shopping for a new purse, your choices could go beyond traditional materials such as leather, nylon, cotton and polyester to include … Tyrannosaurus rex skin? Yes, the remnants of the prehistoric predator are being used to create synthetic T.
When does the next 'Last of Us' come out? Date, time, how many episodes are left

4 days ago | registerguard.com | Anthony Robledo

Skip to main contentShow Caption Hide Caption Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal discuss father-daughter relationship“The Last of Us” stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal reveal they didn’t enjoy their character’s estrangement in season 2. Spoiler alert! The following story contains details about Season 2 of HBO's "The Last of US" (now streaming). "The Last of Us" Season 2 is in full gear after fully thrusting fans back into the suspense and heartbreak that made the first season on HBO so gripping.
Former Oregon secretary of state apologizes for 'indefensible actions'

5 days ago | registerguard.com | Dianne Lugo

Show Caption Hide Caption Do you remember these Oregon political scandals? Who are some of the politicians who faced scandals during or after holding office in or for Oregon? Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan will pay a $3,600 fine for ethics violations related to a consulting contract and state-funded travel. Fagan's violations included using her position for private gain and misusing state resources for personal travel expenses.
Ethics commission rejects proposed settlement in Oregon rare bourbon scandal

5 days ago | registerguard.com | Dianne Lugo

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission rejected a proposed $500 settlement with former OLCC executive director Steve Marks over his role in the rare bourbon scandal. Some commissioners felt the proposed penalty was too low given Marks' position. Marks obtained a rare bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from the OLCC's reserve stock, which the commission said represented using his position for personal gain.
King, Crown and Indica among baby names rejected in New Zealand in 2024. See full list

6 days ago | registerguard.com | Greta Cross

Under New Zealand federal law, registered names cannot be offensive, resemble a title or rank, be unreasonably long, or include numbers or symbols. What do Rogue, Crown, Fanny and Mighty all have in common? They are all baby names rejected by New Zealand's federal government last year. New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs recently published a full list of names (40, to be exact) that were requested and rejected in 2024.