Local school districts see gains in 2024-25 reading proficiency; math and science results mixed

Eugene Clean Energy Fund moves closer to ballot: Here’s what to know

The Eugene Clean Energy Fund crossed its first major hurdle in its race to the November ballot by officially submitting to the City Recorder office for verification.

Amid data center boom, Oregon considers fee changes for use of undersea cables

The State Lands Department is updating rules for companies that run cables through Oregon’s territorial sea and proposing higher fees to go to the Common School Fund.

Part of Lane County under red flag warning for wildfires

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning that reaches into southeastern Lane County — in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 — in response to the possibility of abundant lightning on dry fuels.

It's time to pump the brakes on in-street dining patios | Letter to the editor

QuickTake: The court ruled that Eugene School District 4J must pay Sabrina Gordon’s lawyer almost $30,000 for attorney fees because of the district’s motion to strike, which sought to dismiss Gordon’s case on the grounds of free speech. In response to the news of a third car crash into Bar Purlieu’s in-street seating patio, I […]

Lane County Fair 2026: What to know if you go 

It’s time for funnel cake and country music, if that’s your scene. Here’s how to be ready if you plan to go to this year’s Lane County Fair, which opens this week.