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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.

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…

‘Working Dogs’ lift police, victims

EUGENE – Usually, when a K9 is on the police force, their role is for apprehension, search and rescue, or tracking. This past year, Lane County police departments and mental health agencies have been implementing the use of working dogs…

Springfield Egan on the way

SPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Building at 765 A St., in Springfield, was once home to St. Vincent de Paul’s Egan Warming Shelter. This year, the organization has its eyes on the former WareMart parking lot for temporary overnight warming shelters.…