He was an Oregon immigrant teen who chose dentistry over fashion. Now, he’s on ‘Project Runway.’

Our View: Resignation of health authority leader should be the start of change, not the end

The state needs an experienced leader who really understands the gravity of the issue and the need to begin solving it quickly, one who will not hide behind bureaucracy. One who is more open than the current administrators to share honestly with the public both the problems and the solutions.

Eugene has a chance to chart a clean energy future, and make big corporations pay their share

The Eugene Clean Energy Fund can get us back on track to meet our climate goals, while providing direct benefits to households across the city. The investments generated by the initiative will be transformational for Eugene. We need your support.

Citing ‘frivolous’ 4J motion, judge awards fees to former union president’s attorney

The court ruled that Eugene School District 4J must pay Sabrina Gordon’s lawyer almost $30,000 for attorney fees because of the district’s motion to strike, which sought to dismiss Gordon’s case on the grounds of free speech.

Lane County’s home-based bakeries are on the rise — and here comes a self-guided tour

On July 11, the first Porch & Farm Crawl will connect residents to 30 bakeries, farm stands and other residential businesses across Lane County via a self-guided food tour. Lookout Eugene-Springfield spoke with three participants about how and why they started a baking business right out of their kitchens.

Lane County to close Walton trash transfer station, reduce hours at others

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for the changes — which will also cut hours at facilities in Creswell and Veneta — as declining landfill revenue has created a $3 million budget shortfall.