Police investigate gunshot wound in downtown Eugene

Springfield needs leaders who support common people | Letter to the editor

QuickTake: Lane County counsel Rob Bovett left his job “without cause or comment” in August. In the months before then, he scrambled to limit the county’s financial liability related to the $150 million recycling project, and raised concerns about withheld information that didn’t come before commissioners, records show.  As someone who had the opportunity to […]

Val Hoyle will keep up the fight for women's healthcare rights in Congress | Letter to the editor

With midterm elections right around the corner, it’s important for all of us in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District to learn the stances of the candidates and be ready to vote for a candidate who protects our rights. This includes the right to make decisions regarding healthcare and childbearing. Val Hoyle is the candidate who we […]

The Sunday Duck Report: OC change is just the start

Oregon’s 21-10 loss to Illinois showed just how far the Ducks have fallen from their preseason expectations. Now, with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer out, Dan Lanning faces the challenge of keeping a disappointing season from spiraling further.

Newport shrinks evacuation areas as firefighters battle stubborn Pacific Seafood blaze

Residents and businesses within a mile of the Newport Bayfront were asked or told to be ready to evacuate Sunday after a large fire and ammonia leak at a Pacific Seafood plant threatened the commercial and tourist-oriented area along Yaquina Bay and pushed smoke throughout the city.

Let's make Eugene a leader in the new green economy | Letter to the editor

During these difficult economic times, affordability is often top of mind. It’s why I’ve become interested in solar energy even as a renter living in Eugene. Once the upfront costs of solar are covered, the energy collected can be low-cost or even free. This is one of the many reasons why I plan to vote […]