Questions around Eugene ICE enforcement stoke local concern

UO commit Simon Rosselli wins discus gold at U20s

The World Athletics U20 Championships wrapped Sunday with a three-hour sprint to the finish at Hayward Field. Team USA claimed the team title behind a meet-record 24 total medals, including gold from University of Oregon commit Simon Rosselli in the men’s discus. Ellery Lincoln was fifth in the women’s 1500-meter final.

Private money versus public trust: Who really owns the forest? | Letter to the editor

The public kerfuffle over timber heir Kathleen Jones-McCann’s tax-and-permit-free compound on the McKenzie River reflects a deep, unresolved conflict over “who will own the forest?” The phrase first became controversial in 2023. For the 22nd consecutive year, the World Forestry Center’s annual conference in Portland was presumptuously called Who Will Own the Forest?  . . […]

Adapting to arid conditions, local farmers embrace water-resilient practices

In a record-dry year, local Oregon farms have to adapt to climate change, including frequent droughts.

Eugene-area pediatrician shares how to protect, talk with kids about wildfire smoke

Dr. Miranda Lanning shared why Willamette Valley’s recent week of smoky conditions was more dangerous for children than adults, and how to talk to kids about staying safe.

Tate Taylor, Mia Maxwell win sprint doubles at U20 Championships

Team USA dominated sprint finals Saturday night as it became the first nation to sweep the men’s and women’s 100-meter and 200-meter finals behind Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell’s gold medals.