Lane County could get $2.4 million in cultural funding — if Salem says yes

Incumbent Fragala faces Republican challenger Vivian in House District 8 election

The district, which includes much of south and downtown Eugene and the rural communities to its south, has been represented by a Democrat for over 25 years. A Republican challenger hopes to change that, while the incumbent looks to build on her work.

Eugene’s riverfront steam plant could become five-story 'boutique' hotel

A project consultation submitted to the city calls for preserving and restoring the historic exterior of the 95-year-old steam plant while gutting much of the interior to accommodate hospitality and restaurant uses.

Local media's notable omissions on campaign contribution reporting | Letter to the editor

I am tired of the hypocrisy.  It’s interesting which donors get highlighted by local media and which don’t. Commissioner Heather Buch is in a close reelection race. Her main campaign backers are the trade unions that get hired to build massive tech data centers and who actively advocate for them in public meetings. Meanwhile, in […]

Callee Ackland serves our country and our community | Letter to the editor

I support Callee Ackland to represent Ward 4 on the Springfield City Council because of her commitment to service. Ackland served four years in the United States Navy, and her service didn’t end when she discharged from the military. Here in Springfield, she volunteers on the Planning Commission and at the Springfield Public Library. She […]

The cure for what ails Congress: term limits | Letter to the editor

Those running for reelection use the same political speech that got them elected, so why would anyone vote for them when they don’t do what they said they were going to do? What tells anyone that anything will be different if they’re reelected? I don’t want to hear excuses, excuses are for losers. Talk is […]