Oregon’s top federal prosecutor says he is balancing Trump’s priorities with the law

Tomorrow is the fall equinox. Wake up early to catch this phenomenon. | Letter to the editor

Twice a year, we are treated to a natural phenomenon that, curiously, few of us notice, even though many streets in our community serve as giant asphalt pointers for this wonderful celestial event. Provided it is a clear day for the fall equinox tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 22, and you are awake before sunrise, go outside […]

For older walkers, e-bikes on Eugene paths carry serious risks | Letter to the editor

I heartily agree with Lookout guest columnist Jim Arnold’s warning about pedestrians versus e-bikes and e-motos on local paths. I walk on the riverbank path frequently, often near Delta Ponds, and feel the same terror about getting hurt. The restrictions are ignored, and e-bikes and e-motorcycles whizz silently by me, often with inches to spare, several at speeds over 40 mph, with no warning at all. There is zero enforcement of the rules, and there badly needs to be before there is a serious accident. The bike path is a beautiful resource that pedestrians should be able to safely enjoy. As […]

Everyone Village announces expansion with Workforce Development Center

The 3,500-square-foot center will help people experiencing homelessness build employment skills and earn income. 

Our View: State legislatures are funding local journalism. It’s time for Oregon to join them.

Advocating for government support of local journalism isn’t a position we take lightly. But the urgency of this moment calls for it. We must all support the vital role local news plays in a functioning democracy.

The right side of the tracks: St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County gives facelift to Saginaw Mobile Home Park 

New manufactured homes at Saginaw Mobile Home Park north of Cottage Grove show a turnaround at a once-notorious spot in rural Lane County.