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Article on Medicaid spending overlooked physicians' duty to provide care | Letter to the editor

I am writing in response to the Aug. 6 Oregon Journalism Project article, also published in Lookout Eugene-Springfield, about state spending on Medicaid. I am an emergency physician in Lane County. I am obligated under federal law to treat everyone who checks in, regardless of ability to pay. I think the article missed the point. […]

Fight for Oregon's rural communities before they become unrecognizable | Letter to the editor

There are approximately 256 designated unincorporated communities in Oregon. These communities are mostly without public water, sewers and other infrastructure needed to support urban level uses. For example, in Lane County, they include Swisshome, Fall Creek, London, Deadwood, Walton, Rainbow and 28 more — a total of 34. Recently, the state Department of Land Conservation […]

4J finance director files intent to sue district for retaliation after budget error

Matthew Brown’s tort claim notice outlines the ways in which he believes Eugene School District 4J leaders unfairly blamed him for last year’s forecasting errors. Brown is threatening to sue for retaliation and, if the district terminates him, wrongful discharge, among other claims.

Eugene is tearing down riverfront overlook built to honor civic leader Maurie Jacobs

The 35-year-old structure was designed by local architect Otto Poticha. The city says erosion has made the overlook unsafe, but Poticha calls that an “excuse.” The city did not publicly announce the demolition or notify Jacobs’ family.

Hike the Pacific Crest Trail? No thanks. I’d rather dawdle and take in the scenery.

Ask me about any wilderness in Oregon, and I will be able to suggest several prettier, quieter routes than the overtrodden PCT.