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Lane County families with Affordable Care Act insurance could see premiums spike soon

Oregonians face steep marketplace premium hikes after ACA tax credits expired during the federal shutdown, threatening affordability and straining Lane County’s health system and families.

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Eugene council changes how it recruits volunteers for city boards, commissions

The updates, in part, are meant to increase the pool of applicants who make it to the interview stage.

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I’m a Eugene teacher hoping voters deliver a clean energy future for our students

As parents, teachers, grandparents and mentors, it’s not always easy to know how to help students navigate the challenges they will face as they grow up in an age of AI, climate change and growing global conflicts. But voting yes on Measure 20-388 is an easy and meaningful chance to act on their behalf.

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Our View: The $300 million question for Lane County

The onus is on Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky and other county leaders to quickly answer the questions we’ve raised here, questions that are clearly in the public’s interest. The next Lane County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. That may not be soon enough.

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Annette Aken

Annette Aken, 83, of Eugene, OR, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, surrounded by family. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 14, at Cimino’s in Pecatonica. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.

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Kathryn Boyd

Kathryn Boyd, 88, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.

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