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Phyllis Ann Skinner

Phyllis Ann Skinner (formerly Cain, nee Eisenbeis), 88, a longtime resident of the Eugene-Springfield area, born March 10, 1932 in Los Angeles, Calif., died on April 3, 2020.  Phyllis began her professional career at KUGN Radio as a program scheduler…

Krystal Ashley Jones

Krystal Ashley Jones, 31, of Springfield, died on April 3, 2020. Krystal was born on Dec. 20, 1988, in Medford to Cannon and Judith (Gearhart) Jones. After attending college, Krystal would go on to become a caregiver and a Lane Safety…

Joseph Frank Conrad

Joseph Frank Conrad, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 3, 2020, after an 18-month battle with lymphoma.   Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Aug. 11, 1933, to Joseph W. and Ethel Conrad, he learned to work,…

Frank Cross Jr.

Frank Lamar Cross Jr., 78, passed away March 26, 2020.  Frank was born Dec.11, 1941 in Eugene to Frank L. Cross Sr. and Eileen H. Henry. He was the last of five children, joining four sisters. Frank attended schools in…

New dates announced for Trials

Hayward Field under construction, 2020 Photo by Bradley Cook, Flashbox Studio, Eugene, OR EUGENE – USA Track & Field officials announced this morning that the Olympics Trials will take place June 18–27, 2021 in a new, state-of-the-art Hayward Field at…

Thank you so much!

We are overwhelmed.  The response to our public appeal for support has generated so much more than money. The comments and diversity of contributors are more meaningful than the hard-earned dollars that they have contributed.  Our donation total steadily climbs,…

Parks officials urge physical distancing

Lane County Parks officials are urging visitors to do better at physical distancing when they are in County parks. There has been a marked increase in park visitors as the weather has improved, and several visitors have been observed not…

Seeing our best shine through

Michelle Amberg I am proud to live in a community that is so caring and positive. I appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to hit some bumps in the road. It’s necessary if we are going to keep our hospitals…