The story behind the abrupt departure of one of Oregon’s highest-paid public employees

4J leaders cut valued programs in their rush to reduce costs | Letter to the editor

As education has been devastated by massive budget cuts, important local programs are on the chopping block. One program at South Eugene High School is the Integrated Outdoor Program, known as IOP. This program gives students the opportunity to earn both English and P.E. credits, practicing reading and writing skills while being outside.  In this […]

Free fishing days returning to Oregon this weekend

Oregon residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy free fishing days across the state’s waterways this weekend, June 6 and 7.  The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering free fishing days so anyone can fish, clam or crab without a license or tag. And on Saturday, June 6, Oregon State Parks is offering free […]

Our president resembles the worst of Greek mythology | Letter to the editor

Narcissus on his knees gazed into the new blue reflecting pool. In the reflection of his smiling face he saw the reflected images of the golden arch of triumph, and the buildings that were now enshrined with his name. He was surely loved by all and would always be remembered as the greatest ever. Now […]

Lookout's PeaceHealth reporting set a high bar for journalism | Letter to the editor

Lookout Eugene-Springfield reporter Ashli Blow’s work on the PeaceHealth Emergency Department crisis has been spectacular. I hope she is working on a long-form article about the entire debacle. Also, I hope she is writing a story about how Eugene came to have no hospital of its own.  Carolyn HartmanEugene

Trainsong Park's chemical mess just got messier — and somebody brought it there

New testing found dioxin contamination at Trainsong Park is 2 feet deep, an estimated 8,000 cubic yards in total. City officials said the contamination was likely brought in as fill decades ago.