EUGENE – Residents of Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill were part of demonstrations in their towns and in Eugene on Saturday, April 7. The nationwide “Hands Off” rallies drew over 5 million people protesting policies that threaten Social Security and health care, as…

A Eugene man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for posting violent threats on Facebook. Jeffrey Alan Voss, 31, was sentenced to a five-year term of probation in addition to the six months in custody he served prior to sentencing. According to court documents, between…

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its advocacy efforts. Economic competitiveness and the business climate in the region remain a high priority, as the Chamber works to ensure the voice of the Springfield area’s business community is heard. The Chamber is actively weighing in…

■ What: Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration ■ When:  Sunday, April 13,  2-6 p.m. ■ Where:  Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave.  Art, performers, games, learning, and food. These are the ingredients of the inaugural “Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration (RIED)” on Sunday, April 13,…

SPRINGFIELD—I often challenge reporters to write about “place” in their articles to create a more immersive experience.  That’s why we opt for in-person meetings and interviews whenever possible. Details within those spaces create mood, imagery, emotion, and understanding that can only be observed and articulated…

COTTAGE GROVE—“I can see clearly now the rain is gone,” Johnny Nash sang from the DJ booth’s speakers near the stage last Saturday night, as white satin fabric and tiny lightbulbs hung below the ceiling in the Cottage Grove Armory.  Kyle Riege, executive director, smiled by…

AARP Oregon is urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse planned changes to customer service, set to start on April 14. These changes will cause longer wait times and more inconvenience for routine services. AARP has been fighting these changes from the beginning and continues to highlight their…

On Monday, April 7, at 3:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 S, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth logtruck, operated by Christian James Gossett (52) of Cottage Grove, slowed to make…

SPRINGFIELD – An Executive Order signed last Tuesday by the U.S. President has caught the attention of officials and residents here who expressed concern about access to voting in future elections and changes to Oregon’s well-established mail-in voting system. The Executive Order was expansive in…