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Our View: PeaceHealth's deflections on emergency department erode community trust
In all likelihood, the decision by PeaceHealth to end its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians after 35 years — in favor of an out-of-state organization — never would have been received well by…
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1mSpringfield Police Department plans National Night Out event Tuesday
The Springfield Police Department is planning a National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamette Sports Park.
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2mWildfire smoke expected to settle in Lane County
A wind shift is expected to carry wildfire smoke into Lane County later Monday, Aug. 3, with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels for people who are sensitive to it.
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I've worked on Eugene's homelessness issues for decades. Monique DeSpain's views are all wrong. | Letter to the editor
Congressional candidate Monique DeSpain has a vision for ending homelessness. Unfortunately, it is based on a myth that addictions and mental illness are the primary causes of homelessness. They are not. Basing public policy on such a myth will help some individuals, but will do nothing to solve the larger issue. In their book, “Homelessness […]
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9mTen budget-friendly summer activities in Eugene, Springfield for kids, adults
From museums to farms, stave off the boredom and screen time with one of these local adventures.
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6mThe bonds between us can't be replicated — which is cause for gratitude and grief
I am learning to be grateful for each person’s unique contribution to my life.