1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (944+ words) Eugeneans are donating tens of thousands of dollars — and even an entire house — to support a planned $6.2 million pickleball complex at Lane Community College. The Peak Credit Union Regional Pickleball Complex (or simply, “The Peak”) would become one of the…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (887+ words) About 200 staff members in the two school districts received layoff notices last year. Educators who weren’t recalled to local rosters have had to make hard decisions about where to work, where to live and whether to stay in teaching. Penny…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (656+ words) Shift Community Cycles’s youth-facing educational programming is in jeopardy after the nonprofit lost a major source of revenue. The Eugene nonprofit has laid off staff and paused programs such as family rides and bike buses. A Eugene bicycle nonprofit hopes…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (405+ words) With rain in the forecast, Block Party organizers say that unless it is unsafe to do so, the party will go on. Thousands of people are expected to visit downtown Springfield this Saturday, Sept. 12, for the seventh annual Block Party....

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (778+ words) Willamalane heard concerns from the Native American community about its program at Dorris Ranch. The executive director of Willamalane Park and Recreation District apologized to the Native American community during a Wednesday, Sept. 9, board of directors meeting for harm caused…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (286+ words) The City Club of Eugene opens its 2026-27 season Friday, Sept. 11, highlighting the role that Eugene neighborhood associations play in emergency preparedness. The meeting begins at noon at the WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Club meetings are open to the public; there…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (202+ words) Lookout Eugene-Springfield is a digital local newsroom working to serve Lane County with trustworthy, nonpartisan journalism. Modeled after the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lookout Santa Cruz, it will feature the largest newsroom in the county and cover a wide range of local…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (194+ words) A Eugene mother who has seen three children graduate from high school — and has one more walking across the stage in 2027 — offers some wisdom and advice. Happy last first day of school! Senior year can pack such a punch. As…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (695+ words) For somewhere between 15 and 22 hours per week, the indefatigable Sullivan, 80, points shoppers to the aisle they need. “Toilets,” says the burly guy. It sounds like a statement, but it’s a question. “Toilets? Sure, sir,” Bill replies. “That would be right…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (667+ words) Schools will experience new leadership, fresh mandates from the state, changes to 4J school meals and the effects of staffing losses this fall. Luring them with hot coffee and pastries, Bethel School District superintendent Kraig Sproles convened his staff members for…...