Julie Lynn Praegitzer (Tucker)

Eric C. Hatcher

Eric C. Hatcher, 47, of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon. Dery Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Amtrak's new Airo train makes debut in Eugene, offering glimpse of the future

The modern new trains will be phased in to serve the Amtrak Cascades route, which runs from Eugene to Vancouver, B.C., starting Wednesday.

A place for young people to gather and get help opens in Eugene

The Youth HUB downtown will serve those 14 to 24 years old. They can play games, do crafts, access counseling and if necessary be directed to other services such as mental health care or shelters. 

State needs better oversight of $338 million program to boost graduation rates, audit says

Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t fully tracking results, the Secretary of State’s Office says.

Learning how to win — and less-joyous lessons — for Axe football 

The Axe celebrated their first victory in over three years. Then, as the team continued its rebuilding project, another game offered additional lessons.