State lawmakers consider what to do with ideas from Kotek’s Prosperity Council

A smoky taste of Texas, deep in the heart of Eugene

The new Mockingbird BBQ, right next door to the Farmers Market Pavilion downtown, offers smoked brisket by the half or full pound, pulled pork sandwiches and smoked tamales — not to mention milkshakes. Oh, and somehow it’s vegetarian friendly, too.

New Eugene facility will expand Oregon’s residential behavioral health system for youth 

A 12-bed secure inpatient treatment facility in Eugene will serve youth ages 10-17 wo have acute behavioral health needs. Plans are to have the facility, run by Nexus Family Healing, open no later than next week.

Sierra Pacific's Highway 99 mill fined for wastewater violations

State regulators say the mill violated water standards between 2021 and 2024. A mill spokesperson said the operation has improved its monitoring and reporting practices.

Punt-return mistakes mar Evan Stewart’s long-fought return from injury — but his coach believes

After a pair of punt-return mistakes against Boise State, the receiver still had the full backing of his coach — and plenty of reasons to believe the best is ahead.

City paid ex-employee $67,500 in settling discrimination lawsuit, documents show

Drae Charles, a former analyst in the Office of Equity & Community Engagement, had alleged he was subject to race-based discrimination and retaliation. The city denied the claims.