Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Ballot initiative seeks to repeal new fees on paddleboards, kayaks
Previously, human-powered watercraft less than 10 feet long were exempted from the fees. Lawmakers recently removed the exemption and the $20 annual fees now apply.
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6mBefore Eugene opens the e-bike floodgates, it must consider the safety of walkers
Any PeaceHealth Rides expansion should include enforceable speed controls, clear identification of each vehicle and a system for suspending users who endanger others.
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27mA timber operation went awry. Fallout echoed far beyond the forest.
A judge's ruling ended a multi-million dollar timber project. It's the latest development in a long-running conflict involving timber companies, environmental groups and the Bureau of Land Management.
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1mGary Dennis Bond
Gary Dennis Bond, 62, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Gary was born and lived in Florence, Oregon. Graveside service and burial will be held at 1 p.m, Sept. 25, at Pacific Sunset Cemetery in Florence. Summers Funeral Home-Ustick Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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13m'I know what happens when you roll the dice': Inside a Eugene woman’s English Channel swim.
Robin Mayall spent 14 hours facing wind, waves and jellyfish stings during her attempt to make the 21-mile passage. In sight of the French shoreline, she made the difficult decision to stop after recognizing a warning sign of a dangerous condition.
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1mElizabeth Ann Buchert
Elizabeth Ann Buchert, 35, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.