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Oregon headed for its worst drought on record: What does that mean for Lane County?
With snowpack hitting record lows this winter, Lane County has faced a July defined by extreme drought conditions and a heightened wildfire threat.
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On Iran, Trump is incapable of learning from history | Letter to the editor
I find it is time to remind everyone about war. Herbert Hoover said, “Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.” Smedley Butler’s 1935 book “War is a Racket” exposed how military conflicts primarily serve corporate profits and the expense of soldiers and taxpayers. Lt. Col. Henry Blake of […]
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4mFree festivals, a blackberry bicycle ride and more August foodie events
Whether you’re noshing on Swedish meatballs at the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, or enjoying a slice of post-bike-ride blackberry pie, August has plenty of delicious — and free — family-friendly events to cap off the summer.
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2mDeputy injured as Springfield man arrested on suspicion of Glenwood burglary
A deputy sustained a major cut Friday, July 31, after responding to a reported assault of a convenience store employee by a man who allegedly then left and menaced others in Glenwood, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
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9mVideo in excessive force lawsuit shows Eugene officer punch handcuffed man in face, use Taser
The plaintiff in the lawsuit, 41-year-old Jehoshaphat Commandest, says he suffered a brain injury, ruptured blood vessels in an eye and “significant facial bruising” in the January 2025 encounter with police. He seeks up to $1 million in damages.
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3mFire near Goshen burns close to homes
A nearly 4-acre fire broke out near Goshen Friday afternoon, prompting a mutual-aid response from several fire agencies. Crews knocked it down within about an hour, but they plan to monitor for hot spots throughout the evening.