No Kings protesters ‘are gathering because we love our country’ | Letter to the editor

Man charged with assault of federal officer, damaging property at federal building in January

Prosecutors have not disclosed full details of the charges. The defendant, Trenton Van Zoeren, is represented by the Civil Liberties Defense Center, which has represented Eugene Federal Building protesters in other cases.

Care providers, others speak in support of proposed behavioral health hospital in Springfield

Oregon Health Authority held a public hearing as PeaceHealth seeks regulatory approval to build its planned Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital. More than a dozen community members spoke in support.

Eugene Marathon reports record-breaking numbers on first day of registration

The 2026 events sold out three months in advance. It could be even earlier for the 2027 races.

Founder of charity promoting Holiday Farm Fire relief charged with stealing grant funds

The founder of a charity providing disaster relief in response to widespread wildfires in 2020 now faces criminal charges in addition to an ongoing Oregon Department of Justice lawsuit alleging misuse of grant money.

Why must Eugene tear down its treasures? | Letter to the editor

I was distressed to read about the teardown of the river overlook that memorialized Maurie Jacobs. In his latter years, my dad, George Parman, got around in a wheelchair. The overlook put him close to the flowing Willamette — much more exciting, and moving, than the view from the banks. Even better, our family friend […]