After earlier arson conviction, man gets probation for reckless burning on EWEB property

Goshen residents need an advocate, not four more years of Heather Buch | Letter to the editor

As a resident of Goshen, I know firsthand what it feels like to have an elected official turn their back on our community — and what it looks like when a leader steps up to fight for us. Goshen sits within the county Board of Commissioners’ East Lane district, but for years Commissioner Heather Buch […]

Florence-area ambulance district asks voters to renew local option tax

The Western Lane Ambulance District, which covers 680 square miles of western Lane County, faces rising costs and increased demand. But its request on the Nov. 3 ballot seeks to renew the levy at its current rate.

What's not to love about big businesses funding local climate resilience? | Letter to the editor

Eugene voters’ November election ballot includes a gem of a measure, Measure 20-388, the Eugene Clean Energy Fund. A yes vote will result in millions of dollars a year dedicated to help Eugene build clean energy projects and create clean energy jobs. It is the brainchild of a local coalition representing Eugene-based organizations, including Beyond […]

Oregon's 28-year-old punter knows a thing or two about having a real job

Before he was one of the nation's top punters, Bailey Ettridge spent a decade working as a welder in Australia. He's not taking his second career for granted.

Oregon elections chief urges early voting as mail test shows slow delivery

In a county-by-county mail delivery test, Oregon’s secretary of state found rural areas received slow USPS service and urged voters to send mail ballots by Oct. 27 or to take their ballots to an official drop box or elections office.