Oregon Democratic legislator takes on a leader of his party

The J.H. Baxter plant is my neighbor. After two family deaths, I worry about my own health. | Letter to the editor

I live on Baxter Street, directly across from the former J.H. Baxter & Co. plant on Roosevelt Boulevard. The property is one of two that did not get cleaned up before state funding ran out. Last week, I hung a sign on the bicycle path telling people to NOT eat the beautiful cherries hanging over […]

Jennifer Smith's election to Eugene City Council showed the power of workers over corporate influence | Letter to the editor

Jennifer Smith’s declared victory in her Eugene City Council race sent a clear and important message. Ward 3 voters overwhelmingly rejected the local business establishment’s efforts to dominate city government. Residents of Ward 3 recognized that Smith represents our ward’s enlightened values and progressive policy goals. Voters were not fooled by the Chamber of Commerce’s […]

Eugene needs a stronger effort to redesign streets to make them safer

The world’s most livable cities tend to perform well not only on safety, but also on infrastructure, transportation, education, health and the overall quality of daily life. Eugene does not need to copy Copenhagen or Vancouver, British Columbia, to learn from that pattern. It does, however, need a clearer civic ambition: to become a city where safer streets, better transit, walkability, bike access and thoughtful land use all work together.

Veneta man arrested on murder charge, accused of shooting his adult son

A 63-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, June 3, on suspicion of fatally shooting his son in Veneta.

Oakridge declares emergency after wastewater overflows into Willamette River

Officials say city water is safe to use. However, environmental risks downstream remain unknown. EWEB customers receive water from the McKenzie River and are unaffected by the spill.