Jane Austen erased the details of her private life from history. Maybe she was right.

Theodora Louise Moss

Theodora Louise Moss, 82, of Yuba City, California, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. She graduated from Eugene Bible College.

Dr. Thomas "Tom" Joseph Tracy

Dr. Thomas “Tom” Joseph Tracy, 71, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. He received his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Oregon. Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Minden is handling the arrangements.

For years they just toughed out the smoke. Now, an effort emerges to protect firefighters' health.

The 2026 wildfire season was recently declared over. For wildland firefighters, though, the long-term health toll is finally being taken more seriously, with a Eugene-based advocacy group and Oregon lawmakers pushing for more protections.

Who pays if CleanLane fails? Some Eugene city councilors want to know

Several councilors are calling for a review into how much of Lane County’s potential liability from the planned recycling facility Eugene could inherit.

It's more than winning: New Kidsports boss emphasizes connection, fun in youth sports

Bailey Stokes started her athletic career playing in Kidsports and came back to coach five years ago. Now she wants to help give thousands of kids the same firm foundation she got from sports.