Springfield school board chair resigns, citing safety threats, rumors

Let's call the neighborhood opposition to new housing what it is | Letter to the editor

It is estimated that Eugene needs an additional 26,000 new homes by the mid-2040s, most especially affordable homes. Luckily, Floral Hill Terrace plans to build 40 affordable housing units in the Laurel Hill neighborhood, some priced as low as $199,000. The only problem? Organized opposition by a subcommittee of the neighborhood association Laurel Hill Valley Citizens. None of the reasons they have stated are obstacles that the developers aren’t already addressing, such as street design or the location near a steep dense woods. Steps include widening Laurel Hill Drive to support increased traffic and incorporating fire-consciousness in its landscaping, which will […]

Oregon vs. Oklahoma State live updates: Ducks lead Cowboys 7-3 after 1

University of Oregon continues its season at Boone Pickens Stadium against Oklahoma State. Tyson Alger will have all the updates and you can follow along here.

It's not heartless to point out failures of Housing First policies | Letter to the editor

Regarding the debate over homelessness in Eugene and across Oregon, former Eugene mayor Lucy Vinis praised Rep. Val Hoyle’s commitment to evidence-based solutions on homelessness, but named no measurable result. I am not running for re-election, so I have nothing to gain except setting the record straight from my experience. Born and raised in Cottage […]

Life after layoffs: Teachers find varied new paths after losing jobs in 4J, Springfield

About 200 staff members in the two school districts received layoff notices last year. Educators who weren’t recalled to local rosters have had to make hard decisions about where to work, where to live and whether to stay in teaching.

Dick Albert Crane

Dick Albert Crane, 91, of Eugene, Oregon, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery is handling the arrangements.