U.S. track and field championships skip Eugene this year, but return in ’27 

City of Eugene seeks mediation in contract negotiations with AFSCME union

The city's request for mediation follows months of bargaining. At issue are pay raises and the use of limited-duration employees.

Industry group pushes data centers in ad campaign in Oregon, six other states

Oregon Connects is one of several new nonprofits registered by the Data Center Coalition, an organization led by representatives from major tech companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft.

Monique DeSpain's views on homelessness don't convince me | Letter to the editor

Monique DeSpain’s guest column about homelessness starts out with compassion but soon breaks down into a distortion of reality. Yes, homelessness is increasing in Oregon and, yes, addiction and mental illness are primary drivers of the problem, but not the only ones. First: DeSpain makes some specious claims. This problem can’t be blamed on one […]

Emeralds game on Sunday also a chance to meet area police, sheriff’s representatives

Eugene’s annual National Night Out, an opportunity for county law enforcement agencies to interact with residents, is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2.

Beware shrinkflation: A ‘pound’ of coffee? 12 ounces. Even soup cans are smaller.

This is one reason your monthly grocery spending has jumped: You are going to have to buy more containers of food just to consume the same amount you have been consuming. So, you pay more money.