Eugene’s newest mural is a class act — literally

Portland just added a tool to its anti-ICE toolkit. Will Eugene? | Letter to the editor

In response to the Trump administration’s deployment of federal agents and in order to deter kidnapping by private individuals, the city of Portland recently passed an ordinance directing Portland police officers to investigate and document instances of someone without proper identification trying to detain or arrest someone, and take steps to confirm the person is […]

The eaglet has fallen. Again. And again, raptor center rescues it

A 2-month old eaglet that fell out of its nest last week — and was renested on Tuesday — fell out again on Friday. Experts from from Cascades Raptors Center say they will make sure the bird is unhurt and decide if another renesting is in order.

Springfield schools chooses North Carolina administrator as interim superintendent

Shawn Stover has more than 30 years of experience in education, ranging from teacher to upper leadership positions in Texas, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. He is set to start work July 1, pending approval of his contract by the Springfield school board.

For some, Eugene police will be the villain no matter what | Letter to the editor

It’s interesting how two people can look at the same event and come away with entirely different conclusions. I am referring to Amber Hoar’s recent letter to the editor in Lookout condemning the behavior and racist language of former Eugene Police Department officer Martin Siller. I couldn’t agree more. But beyond that, other than recognizing […]

PeaceHealth can improve by supporting its employees. Deeper changes will take taxpayer support. | Letter to the editor

I am a retired neurologist who recently brought a friend to the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend Emergency Department. I knew the diagnosis as soon as I saw my friend that day, but I also knew that she required certain tests with an evaluation by a physician far more current and competent than […]