Referendums, truth serum and the battle for the Board of Lane County Commissioners

Tariffs didn’t start Oregon’s economic slowdown, but they exacerbated it, report finds

A new report from Gov. Tina Kotek evaluates the impact of Trump administration tariffs on state businesses -- and on state government coffers.

I'm a Lane Electric Cooperative customer. The utility's criticism of our governor is disappointing. | Letter to the editor

In reply to comments made by Lane Electric Cooperative General Manager Scott Coe regarding the increased release of water over dam spillways on the Columbia and Snake rivers, his recent message to customers said this will result in a rate increase of about 6%. Combined with rate increases the previous year, he states it would […]

Document: Eugene officer named in excessive force lawsuit resigned ‘in lieu of termination’

The lawsuit stems from a January 2025 incident and alleges that officer Stephen Lahm without warning punched and used a Taser twice on a handcuffed man. Lahm resigned from the Eugene Police Department in November 2025.

Wildfire smoke pushes Eugene-Springfield into 'unhealthy' air quality

Eugene and Springfield's air quality has degraded to unhealthy levels as wildfire smoke rolls in. More than 2 million acres have burned in Oregon this season, breaking the state's record for acres burned in a year — with weeks still left in the fire season.

Lane Council of Governments loan manager helps businesses reach their goals 

Sandra Easdale’s job at the Lane Council of Governments sits at the intersection of business and government. Easdale helps businesses, including startups, secure the financing they need to grow and expand. Her work spans Lane County — and beyond, at times.