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Springfield mayor, city manager acknowledge public concerns about possible library cuts
After six people spoke at a recent City Council meeting about a proposal to cut the city library budget, officials there would be more discussions in the spring.
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Eric C. Hatcher
Eric C. Hatcher, 47, of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon. Dery Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Julie Lynn Praegitzer (Tucker)
Julie Lynn Praegitzer (Tucker), 73, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a graduate of the University of Oregon. DeYoung Shoreline Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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4mAmtrak's new Airo train makes debut in Eugene, offering glimpse of the future
The modern new trains will be phased in to serve the Amtrak Cascades route, which runs from Eugene to Vancouver, B.C., starting Wednesday.
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4mA place for young people to gather and get help opens in Eugene
The Youth HUB downtown will serve those 14 to 24 years old. They can play games, do crafts, access counseling and if necessary be directed to other services such as mental health care or shelters.
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State needs better oversight of $338 million program to boost graduation rates, audit says
Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t fully tracking results, the Secretary of State’s Office says.