Lookout Eugene-Springfield
'People don't understand' dangers of underwater dam that's intact but ignored
The concrete feature in the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield continues to trap people in its powerful currents — and local governments in a loop of inaction. Advocates, however, are…
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3mBill in Congress that would ban corporate medicine has some roots in Eugene
Three Oregon lawmakers — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep. Val Hoyle — are among the sponsors of the bill.
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6mFor healthier forests, we need more use of eco-friendly material, fewer oversized homes
Higher interest rates mean less construction, which means less wood sold. But that won’t help much when the interest rates go back down. So the question still remains: How do we decrease our appetite for wood and retain the last 5% of our remaining natural forests?
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6mDucks can’t undo Oklahoma State. They can start fixing what’s directly in front of them.
Dante Moore and the rest of the Oregon football team turn their attention to the problems they can still solve.
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Robert Erne
Robert Erne, 86, of Springfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a six-month battle with complications from bladder cancer. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.
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Donald Leroy Stephens
Donald Leroy Stephens, 90, of Eugene, Oregon, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at his home. He worked for Rosboro Lumber Company from 1965 until his retirement in 1997. Major Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.