Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Oregon wildfire season has blazed past all records, with no end in sight
The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record — even before the peak season has arrived.
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6mBLM appeals a judge's order to halt logging project over old-growth protections
Public land managers and an industry group representing timber companies are asking a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that vacated the Blue and Gold logging project southwest of Eugene.
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9mAfter decades at the bench, an old-school jeweler steps back
Charles Beaudet knows exactly how an opal forms, why a digital ring design is going to snag your sweater, and why you shouldn't mix a fishing trip and an engagement ring. After a career spanning seven decades, the second-generation jeweler is officially retiring.
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10mFamilies, staff worry proposed changes at Head Start will put a safety net at risk
Federally funded childcare for underserved children is facing rule changes, which the government says will result in more local decision-making, expanded access and less administrative burden. Local families and leaders say it will mean a downgrade in childcare quality for children who need more care and support than most.
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5mLocal riders tackle 5-day Cycle Oregon Rally, this year in southern Oregon
More than 450 people rode the annual Cycle Oregon Rally this year, tackling a route from Grants Pass to Ashland and back.
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1mBody found in McKenzie River identified as woman who'd been reported missing
A 27-year-old Eugene woman reported missing has been identified as the person whose body was pulled Friday, Sept. 25, from the McKenzie River, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.