Eugene-Springfield rate of alcohol-induced death for older people is 4th highest in U.S.

Rural Lane County needs public safety and fiscal sanity. It's why I support Jake Pelroy. | Letter to the editor

QuickTake: The lawsuit alleges that the building has numerous defects. The Y's attorney says the organization is working with the three companies to resolve the problems outside of court, but a legal deadline required that it file the suit now. I am a longtime resident of rural Lane County. I have many concerns about how […]

Val Hoyle has a track record of fighting for local physicians | Letter to the editor

As Eugene physicians, we are committed to providing our patients with the best possible care. Our colleagues throughout the community share that commitment. But increasingly, decisions about how medical care is delivered are being made by large, for-profit corporations rather than the physicians who care for patients. We experienced this firsthand when a large, out-of-state, […]

What kind of world will our grandchildren inherit? | Letter to the editor

I am a retired scientist, a father of three and a grandfather of two — their “GP.” Since my birth in 1953, the global temperature has risen 0.87°C (1.5°F), driven by fossil-fuel use and increasing carbon dioxide emissions. As of last month, atmospheric CO2 measured 497 ppm, compared with 300 ppm when I was born […]

The Sunday Duck Report: Oregon remembers its DNA

Oregon had plenty of reasons to fold Saturday. Instead, the Ducks delivered one of the most satisfying wins of a frustrating season.

What's a non-MAGA voter in this deep red Oregon State House district to do? | Letter to the editor

I urge voters who live in Oregon House District 12 and haven’t filled out their ballots yet to write in Charlie Conrad on the Nov. 3 ballot. District 12 covers eastern Lane county, part of southern Linn county and a small area of southeast Eugene. The incumbent has consistently voted as a MAGA Republican. The […]