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Ashlin Sanderson

Ashlin Sanderson is the City & Community reporter for The Chronicle. She joined the team in December 2024 as a Catalyst reporter through the University of Oregon. A Cottage Grove native, Ashlin enjoys immersing herself in the communities she grew up in and around. She spends her free time outdoors with her family and friends.

Wyden tours Food for Lane County

EUGENE – Food insecurity has been an ongoing issue in Lane County, with a recent spike in need for assistance, coupled with federal fund hang-ups. Last Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Food for Lane County warehouse at 770…

City celebrates Mill Street reopening

SPRINGFIELD – After stormy weather soiled plans for the Mill Street grand opening that was initially scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, the City of Springfield celebrated a sunny ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday. Construction on Mill Street broke ground in September…

Springfield approves plan for firefighters

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield residents voted yes last week to approve an increase to the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department’s local option fire levy. Ballot Measure #20-371 proposes a five-year levy of 53 cents per $1,000 assessed value beginning in July 2026 –…

VanGordon, Loveall for county commissioner

SPRINGFIELD – Sean VanGordon has been involved in Springfield government since 2011, and most recently as the City mayor. This election year, he is taking his role one step further and running for Lane County Commissioner. On Monday, VanGordon and…