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‘It's broken.’ Safety concerns at Oregon State Hospital raised months prior to death of Lane County man
The death of 25-year-old Kenneth Hass comes seven months after hospital staffers shared concerns with OHA Director Sejal Hathi about a culture that eschews rules and lacks accountability.
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4mBuch maintains lead over Pelroy in race for Lane County commissioner
One of the highest-profile races on Lane County’s ballot in the November election accounted for more than $1 million in campaign spending. The two candidates are divided on the county’s proposed CleanLane trash recycling project.
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2mFenced-off Willamette Street gas station may open in December
QuickTake: "We've got to evaluate exactly who we are," head coach Dan Lanning said after the loss. Asked about a possible change to his offensive staff, he said: "All things are on the table for us." The long-dormant gas station on the southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Willamette Street is tentatively scheduled to open […]
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8mWhere to watch the game: Six great sports bars in Eugene, Springfield
We searched the area for the best watering holes in your area to be a sports fanatic — and that have good food and drinks to boot.
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3mDo the math: An electric motorcycle won’t hit you like a truck | Letter to the editor
A heated debate has erupted over the safety of Oregon’s public ways — highways, streets, paths and trails. Boilerplate media coverage may leave the impression that electric-motorcycle riders, particularly young people, are the primary lethal threat to public safety. But is that where our attention should be focused? Oregon’s highly publicized youth fatalities have fueled […]
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1mVirginia Morris
Virginia Morris, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.