PeaceHealth cuts 150 jobs, including 'frontline caregivers,' some in Lane County

An oak prairie becomes one neighborhood's last line of defense

A new Eugene-Springfield wildfire protection plan identifies Willamette Heights and Dorris Ranch as areas of "significant" risk. At Dorris Ranch, land managers are restoring a native oak prairie — using prescribed burns and fuel reduction — to create a buffer between wildlands and the neighborhood above it. But there's more work to be done.

Springfield police seek information about vehicle that struck bicyclist on Main Street

Springfield police are asking for help identifying a vehicle that struck a bicyclist Monday, July 27, on the 4500 block of Main Street.

Building a log cabin requires cutting down trees. Easier said than done.

After we jerked the blade back and forth for a minute with little effect, my wife got to the heart of the matter: “Don’t push; pull."

Things to Do: Six free events, including artistic celebrations, a samba festival, porch concerts and more

The most expensive event on this week’s roundup of things to do will cost you $5. (Not including the new “Spider-Man.”)

City of Eugene seeks mediation in contract negotiations with AFSCME union

The city's request for mediation follows months of bargaining. At issue are pay raises and the use of limited-duration employees.