‘What the heck just happened?’ Springfield teachers navigate uncertainty, grief in midyear layoffs

Conviction of man in 1989 Eugene murder is tossed out under new ‘junk science’ law

The law lists bite-mark analysis as a discredited forensic science, and because of its role in the trial of Robert Lyons — found guilty in the death of Lori Stabenow — his conviction has been vacated. The Lane County DA must decide whether to retry him.

Community connector: Economic development director aligns tribal priorities with local needs

An enrolled member of the Coquille Indian Tribe, David Hill works for Tribal One, the tribe’s business and economic development arm, serving as a community liaison for the tribe’s Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and other economic development initiatives. 

Operator of home for disabled adults sues, saying county land use rules discriminatory

An adult foster home operator in rural Lane County is suing the county over its requirements for her home. The dispute started in 2024 when the operator first sought a permit for a building addition.

Eugene youth rowing crew claims a national championship

After several weeks of twice-a-day practices on the waters of Dexter Lake leading up to the nationals in Florida, the boys U17 coxed four capped their season with a "display of dominance," their coach said. 

Eugene adds $8.6 million in public funding to get downtown housing project off the ground

The mixed-income 133-unit development at 1059 Willamette Street — the former LCC downtown center that’s been vacant for more than a decade — will receive more urban renewal funds after developers were unable to attract enough private financing. The project is on track to break ground in August.