Eugene-Springfield ranks No. 2 for worst air in U.S., lung association says Air quality in the metro area worsened in the latest report from the American Lung Association, with the region climbing the national rankings for particle pollution. The rise is driven in part by wildfire...

Eugene-Springfield ranks No. 2 for worst air in U.S., lung association says By Ashli Blow buff.ly/FgUD3jE

Eugene man pleads guilty to sex trafficking 17-year-old girl A 30-year-old Eugene man pleaded guilty Wednesday, April 22, to sex trafficking of a child, Oregon’s U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release.

Eugene man pleads guilty to sex trafficking 17-year-old girl By Jaime Adame buff.ly/vW19ayL

Body of missing Eugene man found near Vida A private investigator working with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a 42-year-old Eugene man reported missing Feb. 19, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday, April 22.

Body of missing Eugene man found near Vida By Jaime Adame buff.ly/2glnfG1

With rising wildfire risks, ‘inferior’ fish passage at EWEB dam draws federal review calls Eugene-based conservation groups are asking federal regulators to step in over the fish passage at EWEB's Trail Bridge Dam, warning wildfire risk could disrupt the current system. They are pushing for...

With rising wildfire risks, ‘inferior’ fish passage at EWEB dam draws federal review calls By Ashli Blow buff.ly/bhyN4cf

How the Ducks made a high-tech passing machine a daily obsession What once felt like a “fancy JUGS machine” has become a key piece of Oregon’s player development, giving Ducks skill players — and defenders — more ways to train outside of practice.

How the Ducks made a high-tech passing machine a daily obsession By Tyson Alger buff.ly/BaeUy8R

Poll shows Christine Drazan leading in GOP primary race for governor The 2022 nominee has twice the support of her two leading opponents, Chris Dudley and Ed Diehl.

Poll shows Christine Drazan leading in GOP primary race for governor By Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project buff.ly/Wc1R814

Seasoned incumbent faces two opponents in run for third term  As she runs for a third term, Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch faces two opponents: Jake Pelroy and Bob Zybach.

Seasoned incumbent faces two opponents in run for third term  By Ben Botkin buff.ly/nB7z0ng

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands  Families living near the J.H. Baxter Superfund site, several of whom have lost loved ones in recent years, have unresolved questions about contamination and ongoing risks to their health. Public records...

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands  By Ashli Blow buff.ly/sPTwU9G

Eugene City Council Ward 3 | John Barofsky vs. Jennifer Smith This year’s contest is the first contested race in Ward 3 since 2018, and the only council contest in the 2026 election cycle between two nonincumbents.

Eugene City Council Ward 3 | John Barofsky vs. Jennifer Smith By Grace Chinowsky buff.ly/61HNqwE

Smashburgers, southern biscuits, arepas: This Eugene food cart pod doesn’t miss Food correspondent Taylor Goebel came to the Barger Food Carts pod for the arepas, stayed for the fried chicken biscuit sandwich, and then returned for the smashburgers and channa bhatura.

Smashburgers, southern biscuits, arepas: This Eugene food cart pod doesn’t miss By Taylor Goebel buff.ly/EEfBQgu

Springfield council appoints 4J schools employee as interim member City councilors also held a public hearing for a payroll tax ordinance and heard from supporters and critics of the tax. 

Springfield council appoints 4J schools employee as interim member By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/tFyNYwx

Here’s how Lane County runners did at the Boston Marathon  Perfect weather conditions and a tailwind meant fast times, for pros and local elites alike. 

Here’s how Lane County runners did at the Boston Marathon  By Sarah Lorge Butler buff.ly/6FZizv8

PeaceHealth asks judge to toss out lawsuit over ER contract PeaceHealth's filing marks the latest development in the fallout from the health system’s decision to end a decades-long contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians. It remains unclear how allegations...

PeaceHealth asks judge to toss out lawsuit over ER contract By Ashli Blow buff.ly/jldHVGQ

Critics, fans of UO’s proposal to raise Fairmount building heights take case to council — again Eugene city councilors are nearing a decision on the University of Oregon’s request to raise building heights near the Fairmount neighborhood. If approved, UO's plans would make way for a new residence...

Critics, fans of UO’s proposal to raise Fairmount building heights take case to council — again By Grace Chinowsky buff.ly/VyzwCsZ

Man sentenced to more than 11 years for sex abuse A 45-year-old Eugene man was sentenced Monday, April 20, to more than 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a girl under 14 years old.

Man sentenced to more than 11 years for sex abuse By Jaime Adame buff.ly/FdcMmc6

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield Members of the public can tour the Willamette Valley Temple for a two-week period starting April 23, excluding Sundays. The temple will serve more than 28,000 Mormon residents in Lane County and surrounding...

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield By Lilly St. Angelo buff.ly/iVo1fys

In the county’s West Lane District, a young up-and-comer in regional politics seeks to unseat Ceniga  Lane County Commissioner Ryan Ceniga faces a challenge from Thomas Hiura in his bid to win a second term on the county board. 

In the county’s West Lane District, a young up-and-comer in regional politics seeks to unseat Ceniga  By Ben Botkin buff.ly/dVpftOB

At PK Park, Justin Arp’s art starts on the mound Oregon’s head groundskeeper studies the best in the business, tracks every weather shift and pours his pride into the field’s most important patch of dirt.

At PK Park, Justin Arp’s art starts on the mound By Tyson Alger buff.ly/kWwt3ol

4/20 in Eugene: Inside the ‘Black Friday’ of cannabis  In a city known for cannabis, does 4/20 make a difference for local businesses? Employees at dispensaries around Eugene said the answer was a definitive “yes.”

4/20 in Eugene: Inside the ‘Black Friday’ of cannabis  By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/AUAX9gE

After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools Most Oregon counties are set to receive nearly $100 million from the federal Secure Rural Schools Act after Congress let funding for the 25-year-old program lapse for almost two years.

After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle buff.ly/4keNX74

Council candidates to address City Club of Eugene The City Club of Eugene wraps up its series of election forums Friday with a session featuring candidates running for the City Council.

Council candidates to address City Club of Eugene By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff buff.ly/FJPuwK8

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the Department of Labor Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican, will step down from her post, the Trump administration announced Monday.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the Department of Labor By Ariana Figueroa / Oregon Capital Chronicle buff.ly/gOp8Us7

For Michael Bennett III, Oregon’s learning curve is part of the draw The former Yale tackle knew the jump from the Ivy League to the Big Ten would test him. So far, Oregon’s new offensive lineman is passing.

For Michael Bennett III, Oregon’s learning curve is part of the draw By Tyson Alger buff.ly/fWfafp8

Springfield schools starts elementary science curriculum adoption process After a two-year postponement, Springfield is rolling out its own elementary science curriculum, made from a patchwork of several different curricula. The adoption will follow an independent review process,...

Springfield schools starts elementary science curriculum adoption process By Lilly St. Angelo buff.ly/UEzZBGc

Elite felines compete at cat fanciers show The two-day Mountain Mist Cat Fanciers Show brought cats, handlers and judges from across the country to Eugene for a late-season cat competition.

Elite felines compete at cat fanciers show By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/r4Rf47F

Photos: Oregon Team Invitational at Hayward Field The Ducks enjoyed perfect conditions for the first collegiate meet of the 2026 outdoor season.

Photos: Oregon Team Invitational at Hayward Field By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff buff.ly/zaLa353

You don’t have to be a natural to get good at something — you just need a reason The truth is that almost anyone can learn anything, step by step, even if it's not a natural skill. And then you can make or do whatever you want.

You don’t have to be a natural to get good at something — you just need a reason By Dorcas Smucker buff.ly/eCBWZlN

PeaceHealth exec pressed doctors on care decisions for years, newly obtained emails show Chief Hospital Executive Jim McGovern’s emails questioning care decisions of doctors in the PeaceHealth's emergency and hospital medicine departments go back to at least 2021.

PeaceHealth exec pressed doctors on care decisions for years, newly obtained emails show By Ashli Blow buff.ly/MYSTyQU

Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum sets collegiate record in the 1500 meters Birnbaum took more than a second off the previous record, set last year.

Oregon’s Simeon Birnbaum sets collegiate record in the 1500 meters By Sarah Lorge Butler buff.ly/zQ5CDAI

Deadline nears for voter registration ahead of May 19 primary Lane County voters have less than two weeks to register to vote or change their party affiliation ahead of the May 19 primary election. 

Deadline nears for voter registration ahead of May 19 primary By Lucas Hellberg buff.ly/kPxjqqq