Cottage Grove has its own weekly newspaper and two radio stations. The weekly Cottage Grove Sentinel has won numerous awards in state and national newspaper competitions.

KNND 1400 AM, offers diverse and eclectic programming.  The primary format is oldies, but they also offer Cottage Grove High School and OSU Beaver sports, a daily talk show, a trade show and specialty programs featuring Classic Rock, Classic Country, horses and even Punk Rock.  Complete information can be found at KNND.com.  As these two media serve their readers and listeners, they help bind the South Lane and North Douglas area into one community.

 A daily newspaper from Eugene is available as is a full range of radio and television programming from Eugene. South Lane Television provides over-the-air channel rebroadcasting at no direct cost to local residences.