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Springfield renames street to ‘Kyiv’ in show of solidarity with Ukrainians
The name change from "Kiev" brings the street in line with Ukraine's official English spelling for its capital city, rather than using an older version with Russian origins.
After community pressure, Oregon governor approves extradition of suspect in Eugene-area anti-Asian burglaries
Gov. Tina Kotek reversed her decision and greenlighted the extradition of a suspect in a burglary ring targeting Asian Americans in Eugene and Springfield. A second suspect remains in Texas due to a "hold' by ICE and won't be returning to Oregon.

Science & Environment
Restoring the river’s memory: Quartz Creek project reconnects river for habitat and water quality
A major earth-moving project is underway along the McKenzie Highway east of Eugene-Springfield. The work is meant to restore the McKenzie River to its more meandering character to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.

At Springfield town hall, Rep. Hoyle says fascism is rising quickly in US
Hundreds of people gathered at Springfield High School Wednesday night for a town hall with Oregon U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, a Lane County Democrat.
Dorris Ranch in Springfield seeks public’s help after vandals destroy filbert saplings
The 268-acre park started as a filbert orchard in 1892, and is recognized as the first commercial filbert orchard in the United States. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eugene, Springfield utilities say they’ve made improvements one year since destructive ice storm
Utilities for Eugene and Springfield have taken steps to prepare for future disasters similar to the 2024 ice storm, which knocked out power for tens of thousands of people.
Franz Bakery workers in Springfield vote to end strike amid financial strain
The employees had been striking since Oct. 31, while demanding a new contract with higher wages, more transparent scheduling and better work-life balance.

Franz Bakery workers strike in Springfield, seeking a better contract
On Oct. 31, Franz Bakery workers went on strike. The union is asking for more reliable time off, higher wages, and new safety measures.

Business
Springfield-based timber company plans $120 million expansion
An Oregon timber company and one of the nation's largest producers of glue-laminated timber products in North America plans to build two new mills and expand operations in Springfield.

Herd mentality: Goats help Springfield schools with landscaping and lesson plans
Springfield Public Schools will be home to five new hungry kids - the kind that help with weed mitigation. Goats.