A restored 1932 fire lookout in the Cascades has spectacular views — and it’s free

Eugene must embrace the clean energy revolution | Letter to the editor

In spite of Trump, clean energy markets are exploding worldwide. We can meet the demand for more electricity with wind, solar, batteries and other sources like geothermal, and improve the quality of life for everyone. The stunning technological advances are coming fast and furious. Public and private investments in clean energy, if jurisdictions simplify and […]

A very commercial 250th birthday for America | Letter to the editor

QuickTake: Some migrants detained in Eugene by ICE have won their release through what are known as habeas petitions in federal court. In hearings on these petitions, judges have criticized both ICE officers and the legal arguments to hold detainees. Decisions in these cases can shape future ICE actions in Oregon. The 250th anniversary of […]

Oregon lawmaker pushing for more oversight of Oregon State Hospital 

Rep. Hai Pham, chair of the House Behavioral Health Committee, wants to see stronger accountability measures at Oregon State Hospital — before another patient's death. Meanwhile, a state hospital advisory board required by law to provide guidance on patient safety hasn’t met in nearly a year.

Want to report illegal fireworks? Don’t call 911.

Instead, call police nonemergency numbers to keep 911 lines clear on one of the busiest times of the year for dispatchers and law-enforcement officers. 

AAA says almost 900,000 Oregonians will be traveling for the Fourth of July holiday

Cruises are growing in popularity for July Fourth travel, according to AAA, and high gas prices are the reason. For car travelers, AAA advises driving  outside of the prime 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours on July 3.