Differing partisan priorities on display as Legislature opens 2026 session

A letter-writer compared Trump to Narcissus. Here's another comparison. | Letter to the editor

I agree with the sentiment of the recent letter to the editor in Lookout Eugene-Springfield by Hal Huestis comparing the president to Narcissus, the figure from Greek mythology. I am reminded of another cautionary tale from the more recent past, Molière’s “The Misanthrope,” about aristocrats and their proclivity to address every front with lawsuits, countersuits […]

I've taught Eugene students for two decades. It's never been harder.

I've been a teacher for more than 20 years, and it's never been harder to teach than it is right now. People play blame games about why our schools are struggling, but that misses the nuance of what's really happening.

All around Eugene, some things to eat that'll beat the heat

We spent the weekend searching for the best edible ways to cool off when it’s 90-plus degrees. Here’s what we learned (and save this story for the next scorcher).

Springfield City Council approves 2027 budget

The budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, cuts library positions, leading to reduced programming and hours. Following the spending plan’s adoption, the Springfield Public Library announced that it will no longer be open Mondays starting July 6.

Dangerous heat at UO graduation: 'Could have been so easily avoided'

One dean and at least four students collapsed amid scorching heat during the University of Oregon’s graduation ceremonies on Monday, sparking questions about the university’s preparedness for extreme weather.