An International Perspective of the Coronavirus
With the rise of coronavirus cases, governments in countries across the globe have been asking people to observe health and...
Representative DeFazio reflects on 36 years in Congress.
After 36 years in congress, Representative Peter DeFazio is retiring. DeFazio represents the 4th District of Oregon which includes Benton,...
Take The Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics in Oregon!
Jumping into frigid waters in the wintertime may sound like something out of the ordinary, but it has become an...
Being Safe and Educated is the Most Romantic Gift For Your Partner This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate romance and love. It is also a great day to spread awareness...
Oregon To Lift Mask Mandate By March 31
Oregon Health Authority announced today that the statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces will be lifted no later than...
Oregon Likely To Extend Mask Rules in Public Spaces
On Friday, Jan 28, Health Officer and State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger gave an update on COVID-19 protocols for Oregon. Masking...
City of Eugene Requests Proposals for a New Affordable Housing Project
The City of Eugene is investing $1.1 million to address the ongoing crisis of unhoused community members. According to a...
Oregon Legislators Ring in New Year With New Laws
In 2021, legislators in Oregon were busy working on bills that addressed an array of reforms, policy modifications and civil...
Psycho Goreman Movie Review
I would love to tell you that this is a coming-of-age film. Just as much as I would enjoy telling...
Dr. Campbell Speaks of Forging Consensus Ahead of MLK Virtual Celebration
The Torch sat down with Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell to discuss the upcoming virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King...