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NAACP executive director steps down after a year of change for organization
Drae Charles hired several new staff members during a time he categorized as “a period of deep transition and organizational repair.” During his tenure, former employees accused the organization of…
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Dr. Howard F. Curtis
Dr. Howard F. Curtis, 83, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at home. He bought a dental practice in Eugene in 1974 and practiced there until retiring in 2012. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.
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Joyce Mae Lowry
Joyce Mae Lowry, 83, of Eugene, Oregon, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. She was a retired nurse and active member of her church community. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.
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Ida Margaret Martin (Boyce)
Ida Margaret Martin (Boyce), 95, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Cottage Grove. A private family service and entombment were held at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is handling the arrangements.
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James Arthur Saunders
James Arthur Saunders, 76, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Dunes Memorial Chapel and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements.
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8mRemembering August 1933 and Oregon's most famous wildfire: The Tillamook Burn
The Labor Day weekend, traditionally the last great carefree celebration of summer, has become a time to reflect and to worry.