Eugene job-skills program wins grant from Cow Creek Umpqua foundation

It’s simple to toss something in the trash in Lane County. From there it gets messy.

As Lane County struggles to get a site approved for its big recycling facility, a Eugene company sits and waits to deploy its technology. And a trash hauler’s practice of trucking waste 170 miles away to avoid fees is releasing tons of greenhouse gases.

Backup QB Raiola leads Ducks to 41-27 victory over USC

A vicious hit sent Dante Moore to the hospital in an ambulance, but Oregon's experienced backup led an explosive Ducks offense.

Live updates: Oregon Ducks beat USC Trojans 41-27

Follow along as the No. 20 Ducks take on the No. 12 Trojans.

In the e-bike safety debate, sometimes walkers are the hazard | Letter to the editor

While I agree that Eugene’s shared pedestrian paths can be made safer, it is simplistic to just blame e-bikes for safety concerns. I’ve had many close calls on the paths while riding my bike. Many pedestrians can be oblivious to other users of the bike path. I’ve had the following experiences: A young girl’s father […]

Pay attention to Springfield council candidates' views on mass surveillance | Letter to the editor

Springfield already said no to warrantless mass surveillance cameras. It sounds like Jill Cuadros wants to bring them back. On Sept. 17, at the Springfield City Council candidate forum, I listened to Cuadros, the city councilor appointed to fill the Ward 4 seat, describe the Springfield she would build. As a 19-year-old Springfield resident, it […]