Val Hoyle has failed on public safety. I'll work to clean up her mess.

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. 

Health risk assessment yet to start as Weyerhaeuser renews air permit

Weyerhaeuser is seeking to renew an air permit for its west Eugene plant, which emits hazardous pollutants like methanol but has yet to complete a health risk assessment required under Oregon's Cleaner Air Oregon program.

Portland track star, a future Duck, looks to World U20 Athletics Championships

Ellery Lincoln, who just finished her junior year at Lincoln High School, views Hayward Field as her home track.

Red flag warning ends in Eugene-Springfield

The dry landscape and gusting winds created prime conditions for wildfire in Lane County Monday, Aug. 3.   A red flag warning was in effect for much of the southern Willamette Valley from 1 p.m. through 8 p.m. It has since ended, and no major fires started in Lane County during the warning.  Throughout the afternoon, […]