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The Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat at 100.2 in June, down from 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month in which the Index has declined. The reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still…

BASICS ■ Where: Coiner Park, 1319 E. Main St., Cottage Grove■ When: Thursday, July 16-Saturday, July 18 ■ Website: Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days – Celebrating Cottage Grove’s Heritage and Family Fun! THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS■ Noon: Bohemia City Opening Ceremony, 12…

A coalition of philanthropic and business partners is helping rural fire services, government agencies, and nonprofits to get ready and respond. Oregon Community Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, and Les Schwab Tire Centers announced a…

A new lawsuit seeking to invalidate the Bureau of Land Management’s Northwestern and Coastal Oregon Resource Management Plan for western Oregon’s O&C lands threatens to delay active forest management across 1.3 million acres just as Oregon enters another dangerous wildfire…

DEXTER – A Lowell woman has died after being involved in a vehicle accident on July 2 on Highway 58. Around 11:40 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle accident near milepost 12. The preliminary investigation indicated…

CRESWELL – Children’s author Geri True will visit Storytime and host a special presentation at the Creswell Library on July 9. Author of “Grownups Say the Strangest Things” and “No Time for a Screen,” True has a lifelong passion for…

Oregon employers considering layoffs can turn to the Oregon Employment Department’s Work Share program to reduce short-term costs and retain skilled employees. When business slows down, participating employers can reduce staff hours but continue to support their employees with partial…

THURSTON – The system of mountain bike trails at Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area, 7575 McKenzie Highway, continues to expand, thanks to the mountain bike club, Disciples of Dirt. A new black-diamond downhill mountain biking trail opened for riding July…

Last weekend, Lane County welcomed athletes, families and fans from across the country as seven sporting events took place throughout the area. The activity included the Savannah Bananas, USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals, USTA PNW Adult 55 & Over Section Championships,…

Lane Transit District has cut fares by up to 50% with “Dollar Days of Summer,” through Aug. 31. LTD’s fares are being reduced by up to 50%, with $1 adult single rides and $2 day passes. The discount will also…