After patient death, confidential Oregon State Hospital report calls out a ‘culture of complacency’ 

The J.H. Baxter plant is my neighbor. After two family deaths, I worry about my own health. | Letter to the editor

I live on Baxter Street, directly across from the former J.H. Baxter & Co. plant on Roosevelt Boulevard. The property is one of two that did not get cleaned up before state funding ran out. Last week, I hung a sign on the bicycle path telling people to NOT eat the beautiful cherries hanging over […]

Rising youth gun violence a concern for Lane County DA, judge and police

After the Feb. 17 shooting of 14-year-old Major Clemens in Eugene, law enforcement officials and a juvenile court judge say they are collaborating to reduce youth gun violence.

Eugene police to start tracking e-bike complaints

As e-bikes and electric scooters have become more common in Eugene, so have complaints about unsafe use, as have concerns around electric motorcycles and mopeds, referred to as e-motos, which are not allowed in bike lanes and on shared paths. Police plan to do more enforcement. 

Jennifer Smith's election to Eugene City Council showed the power of workers over corporate influence | Letter to the editor

Jennifer Smith’s declared victory in her Eugene City Council race sent a clear and important message. Ward 3 voters overwhelmingly rejected the local business establishment’s efforts to dominate city government. Residents of Ward 3 recognized that Smith represents our ward’s enlightened values and progressive policy goals. Voters were not fooled by the Chamber of Commerce’s […]

Dozens of new Oregon laws are set to go into effect this week. Here’s a closer look.

The new laws address many issues, including the state’s response to aggressive federal immigration enforcement policies and child labor protections.