Karen Richards

Gold hits record highs, topping $3,700 per ounce, as inflation and economic uncertainty drive demand. Eugene Coin and Jewelry sees surge in sellers and buyers.

Being a small business owner in 2025 has felt like a roller coaster ride for many, and that includes Eugene-area coffee shops.

Recent statements from various food assistance leaders in Oregon highlight a significant increase in hunger rates, which are now at their worst since the Great Depression.

The department announced the increases Friday, after fees hadn't gone up in seven to 15 years.

While the numbers won’t be final until school starts in late September, Oregon State University looks to have a record number of students this fall, for the 28th straight year.

Wolverines are rare in Oregon, but in the spring of 2023 there were several sightings along the Columbia River, and this April and May, several sightings occurred along the central coast and in Eugene.