SPRINGFIELD – Last Saturday, folks spent the afternoon honoring mother figures in their lives at Dorris Ranch during Mother’s Day Tea, hosted by Willamalane. Above, grandmother Mary and granddaughter Riley, spend time together in the barn. Sweet and savory treats like tea sandwiches, tarts, and scones were provided, along with an assortment of teas. A…

SPRINGFIELD – This Thursday, Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026–27 operating budget to the Budget Committee. The District is working to address a $7.9 million budget deficit for the upcoming school year, and the proposed budget reflects months of analysis, planning, and community engagement, according to Chakris Kussalanant, communications manager for SPS. “Developing…

SPRINGFIELD – How does a teacher learn about new subjects and ways to teach and engage their students? Academy of Arts and Academics science teacher Katie Ryan was selected to go on an expedition to do just that. Last week, the National Geographic Society, in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions, announced the 36 selected participants from…

CRESWELL – Creswell is reinvigorating the farmers market scene in town with a Farm to Table Event kicking off this weekend. On May 9, folks can find farm fresh food, booths from local vendors, food carts, music, and demonstrations outside City Hall in the east parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In partnership…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane is hosting a Spring Marketplace this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. Whether mom comes along to browse the 100-plus local vendors, or if folks are in need of some new spring décor, the Bob-Keefer Center is the one-stop shopping destination. According to Whitney Hoshaw, Willamalane marketing and communications manager, Spring…

SPRINGFIELD – As the city of Springfield begins finalizing the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, the time for public feedback has passed. Monday night marked the trio of budget committee meetings before the proposed budget is sent to the city council for approval in June. The Springfield Budget Committee, comprising six city councilors and six…

Support: Measure #20-383 One good exercise for determining how you spend your money is this: Is this expense a “nice-to-have” or a “must-have”? We actually do this all the time. That simple assessment in our heads often saves us from that “impulse buy” at the checkout counter. The same concept is true when considering how…

Support Measure #20-384 What is “intrinsic” value? How do you quantify how successful an organization is within a community, how vital its contributions are to the betterment of our lives? Most of that assessment comes from our personal observation and lived experience. For instance, it’s your use of and interaction at any of Willamalane’s parks…

SPRINGFIELD – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning, April 26. Crews were dispatched after reports of a window air conditioning unit on fire at a home in the 1000 block of 21st Avenue. Firefighters executed an interior attack, successfully containing the fire to one room. No injuries were…

COTTAGE GROVE – At approximately 5:40 a.m. on May 5, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a crash in the 27000 block of London Road. Witnesses reported that a vehicle had overturned, ejecting at least one occupant. South Lane Fire and Rescue extricated at least one passenger, and all three occupants, including the…

Lane County Emergency Management will conduct a test of its subscriber-based emergency alert system, Lane Alerts, on Thursday, May 14, at noon. The test will utilize emails, recorded voice calls, and text messages based on each subscriber’s contact preferences. Subscribers can receive notifications through their preferred methods of contact, including phone calls, text messages, and…

Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Springfield, recognizing the contributions of public employees who serve the community each day.  Public Service Recognition Week, observed nationally during the first full week of May, honors individuals at all levels of government whose work supports essential services that…

Dear Editor: Lane County voters in Springfield should ask a basic question before this commissioner race is decided: who is actually protecting regular taxpayers? Commissioner David Loveall and Mayor Sean Van Gordon may present themselves differently, but both appear comfortable with the same economic development playbook: tax abatements, enterprise zones, and incentives that reduce costs…

Dear Editor: The Creswell RC Flyers would like to thank the Chronicle newspaper for mentioning our swap and shop event, held May 2nd, in the Go2 “Around Town” section, and the City of Creswell for the use of the Community Center. Our event was a success. Our community is fortunate to have a print publication…

Dear Editor: Too often, we see politicians talk down to their constituents, or worse, lash out when they don’t get their way. Ky Fireside is running for State Representative in Springfield and offers something rare: emotional maturity, calm attitude, and genuine respect for voters, even those who disagree. When Flock Safety installed their surveillance cameras…

Dear Editor, This week, let’s celebrate Federal, State, and local government employees and members of the uniformed services who deliver services that Americans depend upon. May 3-9, 2026, is Public Service Recognition Week. There are 19,886 federal employees, 7,055 Postal workers, and 34,620 Federal/Postal retirees in Oregon. The US Postal Service is the 3rd-largest employer,…

THURSTON – The Crater Comets may have been the No. 1 team in the state before their Saturday doubleheader against the Thurston Colts, but the Colts had won 15 games in a row over the visitors from Central Point. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Comets were one out away from breaking their…

THURSTON – Blake Sentman is headed to Thurston High School to both serve as a mentor and be mentored. The 27-year-old from Cottage Grove has been named girls basketball coach for the Colts. He will also serve as offensive coordinator in football under longtime head coach Justin Starck. Sentman starred in both basketball and football…

CRESWELL – Coming off one of the most successful seasons in the Creswell Bulldogs’ 19-year program history, the last thing the soccer program needed was new coaches. However, that is exactly what they will have this year. Brandi Wittenborn, who coached both boys and girls for the Bulldogs last season, stepped away after the 2025-26…

SPRINGFIELD – Incoming Drifter Diego Vazquez had an outstanding weekend at the plate, going 8-for-15 with six RBI across four games at the 3C2A Regionals for Fullerton College. The Oregon State commit finished with one double and three walks during a 3-1 weekend for the Hornets.Vazquez’s future teammates, Austin Takahashi and Zac Daigre, also had…

■ CRESWELL was 3-0 last week. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs defeated Elmira 10-0. Landon Vaughn reached in three of four plate appearances, stole three bases, and threw five scoreless innings before the run rule kicked in. Jaxon Pelham hit a home run. On Friday, the Bulldogs defeated Harrisburg 10-0 and 14-1. In Game One, Pelham…

CRESWELL (16-4, 9-0, #4) ■ Leading off: Creswell has three games this week, looking to extend its 11-game winning streak. The Bulldogs have a Friday doubleheader at No. 18 La Pine (10-9, 4-5). On April 21, the Bulldogs defeated the Hawks 11-1. Kayden Roberts led the Bulldogs with three hits, a walk, and three runs…

■ PLEASANT HILL went 3-0 last week. On Tuesday, the Billies defeated Sisters 25-6. Zeta Holmes reached base in all five plate appearances, including a three-run home run. Erin Bray was 2-for-3, with a double, two BB, and 5 RBI. On Friday, the Billies defeated Elmira 9-6 and 12-9. Acadia Bloxham was 2-for-4, with two…

THURSTON (0-12, #28) ■ Leading off: Thurston has two league matchups this week. On Friday, the Colts finish out a three-game series with a doubleheader against No. 32 Springfield (0-17, 0-9). Last season, the Colts won all three matchups by an average margin of 15 runs. SPRINGFIELD (0-17, 0-9, #32) ■ Leading off: Springfield has…

RECAPS ■ THURSTON, COTTAGE GROVE, and CRESWELL competed in the Marist Track Classic on Saturday, along with nine other teams. Jordyn Lee of Creswell won the girls 400m and set a meet record of 58.60, Kelsie Raven of Thurston won the girls 100m hurdles and long and high jumps, Micah Hanke of Cottage Grove won…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1028282-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, WILLIAM A. FARLEY as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/7/2005, recorded 2/14/2005, in official…

CRESWELL – If you purchased a Powerball ticket recently in Creswell, you may want to pull it out of your wallet and check it. Fast. A $2 million winning ticket was purchased in Creswell, according to the State Lottery. The Chronicle is confirming details and will report back when more information is available, including which…

Hugh Turnbull — known to generations of Creswell students as Mr. T — left this world on April 23, 2026, in Chicago, at the age of 86, with Debby holding his hand. Hugh was born in Akron, Ohio, to David R. Turnbull II and Anna Ruth Martin Turnbull, and moved with his family to Havertown,…

Carolyn Inez Dam Houde passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 16, 2026 at the age of 93.  How can a life so rich and productive be distilled down to a few lines in a newspaper death notice? “Do not stand at my grave and weep… I am not there. I do not sleep.”…

LANE COUNTY – April showers bring plenty of May flowers when seeds, trees, and compost are gifted to community members. Cottage Grove and Creswell both have opportunities for folks to get their hands dirty this spring. The Cottage Grove Public Library is teaming up with the community to host plant programs such as Seeding Rainbow…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield City Council is continuing the conversation around a .1% payroll tax as one component of a broader effort to address the City’s long-term General Fund imbalance. Finance director Nathan Bell at the April 20 meeting noted that the payroll tax ordinance closely aligns with the Fiscal Stability Task Force recommendations by…

COTTAGE GROVE – City officials in Cottage Grove invited community members to a town hall meeting last week to discuss options for balancing the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The library is facing a proposed 56% budget cut, and there is a proposal to completely eliminate funding for the Warren Doherty Aquatic Center. Roughly…

CRESWELL – The Creswell City Council unanimously abandoned the concept of a family-oriented “Everyone Village” model for addressing homelessness during their April 27 meeting, pivoting the conversation toward locally controlled, charity-based approaches. City staff had been exploring a “family-oriented village” concept – partnering through the school district, focused on families with children rather than a…

THURSTON – High school athletes playing two, even three sports is unusual, but not unheard of. However, playing five, and three at once, makes Addison Nelson unique. She played volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter, and is on the track & field, flag football, and softball teams for Thurston. The logistics of playing…

DRAIN – City officials have approved moving forward with the nomination of the Pass Creek Covered Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places, marking a major step toward formally recognizing and preserving one of the community’s most significant historic resources. The Pass Creek Covered Bridge at 101 W. A Ave. is one of fewer…

PLEASANT HILL – The Pleasant Hill Community Theatre (PHCT) is preparing for its Spring production of Concord Theatricals’ “The Wizard of Oz,” running from May 7-9 and May 14-16, with showtimes at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. The theatre at 35575 Zephyr Way serves as a platform…

SPRINGFIELD – PeaceHealth on April 23 rolled out the area’s first outdoor automated external defibrillator (AED) “SaveStations” at four sites around the area. These lifesaving devices can be easily accessed by the general public in response to sudden cardiac arrest. A SaveStation is an outdoor, unlocked, monitored and temperature‑controlled cabinet that secures the AED. Program organizers…

LANE COUNTY – The American Lung Association (ALA) recently gave Lane County an “F” for air quality in its annual State of the Air report.  While Lane County’s air quality has steadily improved over the last 20 years when it comes to pollution from everyday sources like wood stoves and vehicles, that progress is being…

2nd Street Project resumes May 1 CRESWELL – Construction on the City of Creswell’s 2nd Street Improvement Project is set to resume on Friday, May 1. This project spans the area of 2nd Street between Oregon Avenue and F Street and is anticipated to conclude at the end of August 2026, weather and conditions permitting.…

SPRINGFIELD – After a nationwide search, Springfield Utility Board’s elected Board of Directors voted to select Vanessa Barbarisi as the utility’s next CEO/general manager. Barbarisi comes to SUB from PG&E in Oakland, California, and will succeed longtime general manager Jeff Nelson, who is retiring after more than 30 years with the SUB. Over the next…

“He (Saul) came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were far back in the cave.  The men said, “This is the day the Lord spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands…

You don’t know what you don’t know! There is so much confusion about healthy food choices. Most of us have not been reading peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles on the science of nutrition and the food choices that may lead to the best health. Instead, we generally rely on what tastes good to us, what our family…

Dear Editor, The Springfield Library staff have been patiently waiting for the final decision relative to the next 2026-2027 budget cut of $500,000. Hope now is that the City Council could still mitigate this drastic cut in services and materials, even though before the budget was reviewed by the Budget Committee, the City had removed…

Dear Editor, As the owner of Cottage Grove Garbage Service for over 50 years, I’ve seen administrators and commissioners come and go. I’ve seen policy shifts that worked and many that didn’t. But what I am witnessing right now from Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky is something entirely different – and frankly, it’s a disservice…

From dune lakes in the west to the mountain lakes and rivers to the east, Lane County is an angler’s paradise. The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers run right through the Eugene and Springfield metro area, making them standout locations for fishing enthusiasts. Both rivers are highly regarded throughout the state for their trout, steelhead, and…

SPRINGFIELD –  After 47 years of service to the Springfield community, Brian Conlon is retiring as the Development and Public Works Department’s operations division director. Conlon joined the City in May 1979 as an operations and maintenance field worker and quickly became a vital team member. He was promoted to team supervisor in 1988, maintenance…

SPRINGFIELD – Three incoming Drifters dazzled on the mound last Thursday in Hayesville, with a pitchers duel between future teammates Griffin Scott and Jack Klee in Game One and a strong outing by Lucas Geren in Game Two of a doubleheader between the Chemeketa Storm and the Lane Titans. In the front end of the…

■ THURSTON had a 2-1 week against Eagle Point. Tuesday’s game was a 3-1 defeat to give the Colts four consecutive losses. Eagles senior Braden Nugent threw a complete game with eight strikeouts. The Colts won Saturday’s doubleheader by scores of 8-3 and 16-7. Parker Edwards was 2-for-3, with a HR and 2 RBI in…

THURSTON (10-8, 5-5, #11) ■ Leading off: Saturday, Thurston welcomes No. 1 Crater (14-2, 6-1) for a doubleheader to finish a three-game series. Last season, the Colts swept the Comets, giving them three of the four league losses they had all of last season. Tuesday, the Colts travel to No. 31 Springfield (0-16, 0-10) for…

■ THURSTON was swept by Eagle Point last week, by scores of 13-3, 7-4, and 17-12. The Eagles scored nine in the third inning of game one, then had multiple innings of 3+ runs in each of the next two games. Syren Ferguson was 5-for-9, with two doubles and 4 RBI in the two games…

THURSTON (0-18, 0-9, #27) ■ Leading off: Thurston has three league matchups this week. Saturday, it welcomes No. 2 Crater (10-4, 5-1) for a doubleheader to finish a three-game series. Last season, the Colts took two out of three from the Comets, with two games decided by one run. Tuesday, the Colts travel to No.…

RECAPS ■ THURSTON competed at the Medford Rotary Relays this weekend. Addison Nelson and Brooklyn Anderson both broke the long jump meet record, with Nelson having the better mark. Nelson also broke the meet record in the triple jump and won that event. The Colts also broke the girls 4×100 shuttle hurdles meet record, and…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-26-1035781-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MEGAN MEADOR, SINGLE WOMAN as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY…

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COTTAGE GROVE – Tip Tap Grow, a performing arts preschool based in Eugene, is expanding services to a second location in Cottage Grove’s First Presbyterian Church. The preschool had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house last Friday, where folks could tour the space and meet instructors. The church at 216 S. 3rd Street has a…

COTTAGE GROVE – The City of Cottage Grove is facing a tight budget year after falling behind on audits and discovering serious accounting errors, leaving the city with a nearly $4.5 million shortfall. In an attempt to get the budget back on track, city manager Mike Sauerwein unveiled a proposed change to the public library.…

LANE COUNTY – South Lane County Fire & Rescue is continuing its efforts to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the District’s proposed fire levy that will be on the May 19 ballot. SLCFR has been making its presence known in the communities it serves by hosting meet-and-greets and speaking at city council meetings. Fire…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thshXdDmZ7w&t=3s SPRINGFIELD – Last Thursday, the Springfield City Club and the League of Women Voters of Lane County hosted a forum for the Springfield seat on the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. The free event featured facilitated and audience questions for all three candidates running for the position. The Board of County Commissioners legislates…

LANE COUNTY – Lane County Commissioner David Loveall is under investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for improperly using the State of the County address in January to promote businesses he owns, improperly filling out ethics paperwork, and mentioning religion during his speech. Complaints against public officials can arise from concerns about potential conflicts…

SPRINGFIELD – After six rounds of voting and nearly an hour of deliberating, the Springfield City Council decided to appoint Jill Cuadros as the interim Ward 4 councilor. Mary Bridget Smith, city attorney, facilitated deliberations on the interim position during a council meeting on Monday night that ended at 10 p.m. Councilors were briefed on…

SPRINGFIELD – A Willamette Valley Oregon Temple just opened its doors this week. The property at 300 International Way in Springfield has been under construction since Oct. 2022, and now through May 9 (excluding Sundays), folks can see what lies inside the 30,000-square-foot building. There are 154,000 Latter-day Saints in Oregon, yet only two temples…

■ Register by April 28 for May election ■ Election Day is approaching, and the Lane County Elections office staff encourages residents to register to vote or update their voter registration now, to be election-ready for the May 19 primary election. Voters in Lane County must register to vote or make changes to their party…

EUGENE – Catholic Community Services of Lane County invites the community to Gather & Give: A Night for New Neighbors, a fundraiser benefiting the agency’s Refugee & Immigrant Services Program (RISP) on Monday, April 28, 5-8 p.m. at The Garden on Friendly, 2760 Friendly St., Eugene. The evening will feature live music, raffle baskets, and…

My name has been familiar in the South Lane area for the past 50 years. I have been a volunteer with many organizations and have chaired committees – fire department, hospital, Bohemia Mining Days, and others. Many young first-time voters in South Lane may not be familiar with me and my support of SLCFR. In…

Editor’s note: Amit Kapoor is a Lane County Circuit Court Judge, serving in the 2nd District, Position 6. Appointed by Gov. Kate Brown in 2020, he is facing a contested election in May 2026 against attorney Katina Saint Marie. Dear Editor, I had the privilege of clerking for Judge Amit Kapoor and witnessing firsthand how…

Editor’s note: Amit Kapoor is a Lane County Circuit Court Judge, serving in the 2nd District, Position 6. Appointed by Gov. Kate Brown in 2020, he is facing a contested election in May 2026 against attorney Katina Saint Marie. Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Judge Amit Kapoor as a…

PLEASANT HILL – Most of the moments immediately following a tragic car accident remain unclear for Ryan Thomas, but her mom recalled one of the initial worries. “The first thing she asked was, ‘Am I going to be able to run again?’,” Kristi Bryant recalled of the question Ryan would ask from her hospital bed.…

CRESWELL – After an 18-2 run-rule victory in Game One of its softball doubleheader against rival Creswell, Pleasant Hill was looking to continue its offensive dominance. In the top of the second inning of Game Two, Billies freshman Zeta Holmes crushed a ball to dead center field, and it cleared the fence for a home…

SPRINGFIELD – Hunter Dryden has gone from a Drifter to an Emerald.The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher spent the summers of 2022 and ’23 pitching for Springfield at Hamlin Sports Complex before being drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 17th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. After a sterling pro debut in San…

SPRINGFIELD – Drifters pitchers, past and present, excelled over the weekend, with several dominant, low-contact performances.Hunter Dryden (a 2022, ’23) fanned five over four hitless innings for the Eugene Emeralds, and future Drifters Griffin Scott and Lucas Geren each had scoreless outings for Lane Community College in wins against Clackamas. Scott struck out seven over…

THURSTON (8-7, 3-4, #9)■ Leading off: Thurston has three league matchups this week. On Saturday, they welcome No. 21 Eagle Point (5-8, 4-2) for a doubleheader after playing Game One of the series in Eagle Point on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Colts play No. 1 in Class 5A Crater (11-2, 3-1). The Comets took two…

THURSTON (0-15, 0-6, #28)■ Leading off: Thurston has three league matchups this week. On Saturday, it welcomes No. 17 Eagle Point (9-4, 5-1) for a doubleheader after playing game one of the series in Eagle Point on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Colts travel to play No. 2 Crater (8-3, 3-0) in the first of a…

■ THURSTON was swept by No. 2 in Class 5A North Eugene last week. In Game One, the Colts lost 7-3. Grady Saunders threw 5 1/3 innings, with only three of his seven runs allowed being earned. He also went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double. In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, the…

■ THURSTON lost all three games to North Eugene last week. The Highlanders won Game One 10-6. Raygan Litle was 2-for-3, with a HR and 3 RBI. Game Two finished 18-6 Highlanders. Litle was the Colts’ standout once again, with 2 HRs and 4 RBI. The Highlanders took Game Three 14-4. Syren Ferguson was 3-for-3,…

PREVIEWS ■ THURSTON and SPRINGFIELD compete in a dual meet on Wednesday. Expect Springfield to dominate the throwing events, while Thurston likely has the edge on the track and in the jumping pits. RECAPS ■ On April 11, COTTAGE GROVE, PLEASANT HILL, and CRESWELL competed at the Aaron and Marie Jones Invitational, which had 24…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 25-00780OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Ian Matthew Fleming and Derrika Lynn Fleming, as grantor, to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center,…

Kenneth Parramore, 80, of Creswell, OR, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.  He was born August 29, 1945, in Dothan, AL, to Durward and Inez Starling Parramore.   He graduated from Dothan High School in 1963 and from Auburn University in 1968 with a B.S. in History, a lifelong interest.   Ken set out to see…

CRESWELL – The City of Creswell has officially broken the mold, as the council unanimously authorized the city manager, Vincent Martorello, to terminate the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Lane County, citing rising costs and issues permeating the county’s relationship with the waste hauler. Since early 2022, Lane County has been planning the construction of the…

COTTAGE GROVE – Incomplete financial audits and accounting inaccuracies have led the City of Cottage Grove to address budget challenges for the next fiscal year. In January of this year, interim finance director Eric Kytola shared his findings of the City’s budgeting errors with the city council. “There were some problems that surfaced about the…

SPRINGFIELD – A community group called Save Springfield Library is organizing library supporters to attend upcoming budget committee meetings to ensure decision-makers are aware of public support for the Springfield Public Library. The call to action serves as an opportunity for folks who care about the library and its services and do not want to…

Master recycling volunteers help load bagged compost as part of a free giveaway at Rexius on highway 99 in Eugene on April 11, 2026. Vehicles line up to enter the facility for free compost giveaway at Rexius on highway 99 in Eugene on April 11, 2026. GLENWOOD – Each Lane County household on April 11…

When I sit down with my colleague, Lane County Waste Reduction Program Supervisor Angie Marzano, our conversations often drift toward one big idea: companies shouldn’t get to shrug and walk away once a product is sold. Angie’s convinced – and I think she’s right – that businesses have a responsibility to make sure their products…

COTTAGE GROVE – During an April 6 South Lane School District Board meeting, Dorena School was nationally recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices School. A professional development company that publishes educational materials and offers various services and products, including books, videos, consultations, online courses, workshops, and conferences for educators, recognized Dorena for having…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield is in full bloom, as captured by Chronicle photographer Adon Eccles. The pink-flowering trees that bloom in early spring along Centennial Boulevard and nearby areas in Springfield are primarily ornamental cherry trees (Prunus genus), including deep-pink “Kwanzan” and light-pink “Akebono” varieties. Other common early-spring pink bloomers in the area include flowering plums…

A mild winter and spring-like weather have allowed the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to plant approximately 2 million seedlings in state forests, putting them ahead of schedule for the season. The seedlings, primarily Douglas Fir (74%), are part of a reforestation strategy that includes Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Noble Fir, and others to promote…

CRESWELL – The Creswell Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter achieved remarkable success at the FBLA State Competition held from April 9-11, 2026, securing 1st place among all middle school chapters. The team earned a total of 47 individual awards, including 18 prestigious 1st Place State Champion Awards for “Top 10 finishes.”…

COTTAGE GROVE – As the Cottage Grove Genealogical Society delves into the rich history of local servicemen and women, a heartfelt tribute is taking shape, honoring their bravery and sacrifice. CGGS is hosting a Military Open House on Wednesday, April 22, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Shepherd Room at the Community Center, at…

By ANGELINE ROWE and STEWART WINDERFOR THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Peeking out above the trees and tucked into a bend of the McKenzie River is a white spire. And at its base? The recently completed Willamette Valley Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to its scheduled dedication this June, there…

EUGENE – Health Care for All Oregon Lane County Chapter is hosting a Town Hall on Sunday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. The discussion will center on Oregon’s potential transition to Universal Healthcare, featuring members of the Universal Health Plan Governance Board. Health Care for All…

By Gordon Culbertson Driving the backroads of Oregon, one notices the presence of small woodland owners. Signs indicating “Family Forest Owner” and the green-and-white diamond-shaped “Tree Farm” logo identify forests as well-managed, with a measure of pride. Family non-industrial forests total over 3.5 million acres, more than one-third of Oregon’s private forests. These forest owners…

Dear Editor: This in response to a letter calling some of the commissioners, one issue candidates. My response is the true one-trick pony in the Lane County commissioner race is incumbent Heather Buch. Her single, well-practiced trick is collecting more taxes and fees to pay for the things she wants to spend our money on.…

Dear Editor: I’m tired of politicians who campaign but don’t fight. With my own eyes, I’ve seen how Ky Fireside is different. Ky, running for Oregon House District 7, has shown what real public service looks like. They show up, do the work, and stand with working families when it matters. Ky helped lead Oregon’s…

Event features international author Michael Angelo Caruso COTTAGE GROVE – The Rotary Club of Cottage Grove will host a professional development seminar led by international author and speaker Michael Angelo Caruso. The event, titled “Effective Leadership – Getting People to Do Stuff,” is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 25-00780OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Ian Matthew Fleming and Derrika Lynn Fleming, as grantor, to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center,…

Creswell’s baseball facility hosted a Bulldogs Invitational earlier this season. / Photo by ADON ECCLES This story was updated after print deadlines. Creswell School District Superintendent Mike Johnson posted a letter on the school’s Facebook page in response to coverage and community interest. BY ELI THOMAS THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – Creswell High School’s baseball field,…

PLEASANT HILL – Jacob Neely and Landen Melvin, two of the Pleasant Hill Billies’ standout senior athletes this past season, have committed to play for George Fox University next year, the largest private university in the state. Attending college together for the Division III Bruins should be a comfortable fit. “It’s just amazing. We’ve been…