Eugene City Council mulls alternatives to fire service fee 

Kotek pauses data centers on state land. Capitol demonstrators want her to go further.

Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled a one-year pause on approvals for any requests to develop data centers on state land or in state buildings. Some data center foes were asking for a three-year moratorium.

City Club of Eugene to examine how neighborhoods can prepare for disaster

The City Club of Eugene opens its 2026-27 season Friday, Sept. 11 by highlighting the role that Eugene neighborhood associations play in emergency preparedness.

First day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield: A photo gallery

Wednesday, Sept. 9, was the first day of school for most students across Lane County, including at Douglas Gardens Elementary School in Springfield.

I'm a 'Gen Z' city council candidate. Support the Eugene Clean Energy Fund for my generation. | Letter to the editor

Young people can barely afford to live in Eugene. Many Lane Community College and University of Oregon students would love to live in our city, but simply can’t find living-wage jobs after they graduate, and are forced to move. The job market is bleak, and that doesn’t seem to be improving fast.  I’m running for […]

Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season

The state received the highest number of employee complaints this year related to smoke and wildfire since it established rules in 2022 protecting employees working in smoky and hot conditions.