Projected budget deficit takes center stage at UO trustees meeting

How do we restore confidence in Oregon's public schools? | Letter to the editor

I agree with much of Joshua Purvis’s comments in his Lookout Eugene-Springfield column about public school accountability. I would also like to see the comparative statistics about class size between the higher rated school systems and Oregon’s. When our son began kindergarten in Eugene School District 4J, there were 10 students in his half-day class […]

Higher education and the long shadow of Oregon Ballot Measure 5

One tuition increase did not fundamentally change the system. Neither did the next. But over time, the cumulative effect has been profound. Public higher education slowly evolved from a broadly funded public good into something increasingly financed by students.

You can get it to-go at this Turkish food truck — but you’d miss a lot of the fun

So belly up at Phat Turk in Cottage Grove and chat with the chef while you watch him cook. Then linger while you try the kebabs, a medley of dips and many other dishes that happen to be vegetarian. Bread is the main utensil for all.

After voters deny ODOT more money, governor’s workgroup focuses on PR

At the second meeting of Gov. Kotek’s Transportation Vision Workgroup, members spent hours discussing how to change public perception of ODOT.

UO assistant football coach charged with DUII, reckless driving after downtown collision

The university, in a statement, provided no details about any possible disciplinary action taken against running backs coach, Ra’Shaad Samples.