McDaniel’s Maleigha Canaday-Elliott smashes Oregon high school triple jump record, wins second Class 6A crown

17 May 2024, 9:48 am

The reigning Class 6A state champion in the triple jump, Canaday-Elliott’s previous personal best of 40 feet, 6.5 inches was just three-quarters of an inch behind the state record of 40-7.25 set by ...... Read More »

Can a business be owned by its purpose? A growing number of Oregon companies say yes

17 May 2024, 2:00 am

Patagonia made headlines in 2022 when its founders said company profits would go to fighting climate change. They followed a model pioneered in the U.S. by an Oregon produce distributor, and the ...... Read More »

What's that? New Eugene restaurant moving into the former Pizza Hut on Willamette Street

17 May 2024, 12:03 am

A series of new eateries have opened up along Eugene's Willamette Street in recent months. The latest is moving in where a Pizza Hut used to be.... Read More »

Changes to USPS operations in Oregon could impact election mail

16 May 2024, 1:24 pm

If you’re still waiting to return your ballot for the Oregon primary election, use an official drop box. Recent changes to mail processing in Oregon have led to questions about the speed of the postal ...... Read More »

EXCLUSIVE: Oregon Duck N'Faly Dante On Future, NBA Draft Combine

16 May 2024, 1:00 pm

The 22-year-old from Mali is showcasing his talents, though the possibility of returning to Oregon for a sixth year remains on the table. EUGENE - Fresh off a successful basketball season at Oregon, ...... Read More »

The Daily Emerald’s guide to Eugene's Ward 2 elections

16 May 2024, 11:14 am

With election day less than a week away on May 21, the Daily Emerald has profiled each city council candidate running in the 2024 election in Ward 2. Educational background: San Jose State University, ...... Read More »

Your guide to the Oregon 5A girls track and field championships: Favorite, contenders, darkhorse for every event

16 May 2024, 7:35 am

The OSAA track and field state championships take place this weekend at Hayward Field in Eugene. Here’s an event-by-event look at the 5A girls meet. Photo by Taylor Balkom Earlier: Top storylines, ...... Read More »

Eugene-Springfield takes fourth worst in national rankings for air pollution

16 May 2024, 4:00 am

In a recent report from the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield was ranked fourth for poor air pollution. It was found that 39% of the national population is living in areas ...... Read More »

Pro-Palestine protestors with University of Oregon encampment march on UO president’s house overnight

15 May 2024, 2:30 pm

Tensions over the pro-Palestine protest at UO are reaching a new pitch with protestors showing up at the university's president's home overnight.... Read More »

Eugene voters to decide on funding for Ems stadium

15 May 2024, 11:59 am

Eugene voters will soon decide whether to approve a $15 million bond measure, which would help fund a new minor-league baseball stadium at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Skeptics say it's a risky move ...... Read More »

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