Out-of-state senators vote on forest ‘fix’ for places like Lane County

A Callee Ackland canvasser came to my door. It reinforced my support for her opponent | Letter to the editor

A volunteer from Springfield City Council candidate Callee Ackland’s campaign recently came to my door. I wanted to talk about Springfield, but the conversation felt more like familiar campaign talking points than a chance to discuss what matters to me as a voter. My concern wasn’t that a volunteer didn’t have every answer. It was […]

Here's an idea for Phil Knight: Donate to something that matters | Letter to the editor

Regarding the news that Phil and Penny Knight are donating $1 billion to the University of Oregon to create an engineering college, the Knight Campus executive director, asked about the university’s $65 million budget deficit, said the donation is a “directed gift” to grow the Knight Campus and “not an immediate fix” to UO’s current […]

East Lane residents need a commissioner who fights for them, not donors | Letter to the editor

Living in a small east Lane County community, I care deeply about whether our county commissioner understands that rural Lane County is more than scenery outside Eugene. We face real challenges with healthcare, housing, emergency response, economic opportunity and wildfire recovery. Those issues require someone who understands our communities and shows up for them. As […]

Who’s that Duck working McDonald’s drive-thru? Wide receiver meets and greets public

While Oregon football is on a bye week, star wideout Evan Stewart took a shift at the local golden arches in a scheduled appearance.

Steven Winston

Steven Winston, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. A small remembrance gathering will be limited to family. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.