Accreditation commission issues a warning to LCC, citing 'governance concerns'

After 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.

Families, 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.

Local 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.

Body 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.

‘We won’: UO workers celebrate last-minute deal that averted planned strike

Instead of spending Monday on the picket line, members of the union representing classified staff at the University of Oregon gathered outside Johnson Hall to celebrate a tentative contract agreement reached hours earlier.