Category Community

Pelroy the right choice for a better board of leaders

Dear Editor, East Lane County voters need better representation on the Lane County Board of Commissioners than the tax-and-spend ideas of the incumbent running for re-election. Candidate Jake Pelroy has extensive experience in policy matters and wants to bring a pro-business, pro-private-property-rights perspective to the…

Local blood drives

The American Red Cross and Bloodworks NW are urging residents to schedule blood donations amid blood supply shortages. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially with the possibility of severe weather this spring. To book your donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or contact…

2026 is ‘Year of the Woman Farmer’

SALEM –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared 2026 the Year of the Woman Farmer, aligning the state with the United Nations’ designation of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This initiative, supported by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, acknowledges the vital…

McCauley appointed board member for Willamalane

SPRINGFIELD – At the March 11 board meeting, Veronica McCauley was sworn in as the newest board member of Willamalane Park and Recreation District. ​She will fill the vacancy left by the departure of former Director Greg James and will serve until the end of…

Peer support groups, mental health resources

SPRINGFIELD – NAMI Lane County, a grassroots, peer-led organization focused on supporting individuals with mental health conditions and their families, provides free resources, education, and advocacy in Lane County. The NAMI Lane County Resource Center at 129 9th St. in Springfield is open Mondays from…

OHA invests $25 million in community health

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded $25 million in public health equity grants to 125 nonprofit organizations to support community-led programs. The funding through OHA’s Partnerships for Community Health Program will support the work of community-based organizations from Jan. 1, 2026, to June 30,…

CGHS CTE: Students exploring, learning real-world skills

COTTAGE GROVE – During a tour organized by the Lane Education Service District, community members and other schools had the chance to explore the career technical education (CTE) programs that Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) offers. Five CTE student ambassadors led a tour of the…

Beyond the Books: City staff lends crucial support

SPRINGFIELD – As this special Springfield Public Library series comes to an end, one relationship that is deserving of a mention – arguably the most important one – is with city departments. Security and custodial staff help the library operate smoothly every day to guarantee…

SPS board fills vacant seat

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday night, Springfield Public Schools board members appointed Robert (Bob) Brew as a new board member, but only after deadlocking on the decision three times. From a pool of 13 applicants, board members narrowed the selection to three candidates who might fill…