Alaska Airlines has announced it will offer daily, year-round, nonstop service between Eugene Airport and San Diego International Airport starting June 15. Daily flights will depart Eugene at 11:30 a.m. and arrive in San Diego at 1:50 p.m. Flights … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines adds flights from Eugene; United from North Bend
Archives for January 2023
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget, redirecting money to housing, behavioral health and education
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM -- The $32.1 billion state budget Gov. Tina Kotek proposed Tuesday redirects hundreds of millions of dollars that would have gone to the state’s reserves to build houses, teach kids to read and … [Read more...] about Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget, redirecting money to housing, behavioral health and education
Willamette Valley butterfly once considered extinct is back in strong numbers
The Fender’s blue butterfly was once thought extinct, but due to habitat restoration over the last two decades, its population has made large gains. By the Oregon Capital Chronicle A butterfly native to the Willamette Valley and … [Read more...] about Willamette Valley butterfly once considered extinct is back in strong numbers
Oregon lawmakers propose bills to tamp down prescription costs and help rural independent pharmacies
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at keeping drug prices affordable for patients. Prescription drug prices account for a share of rising health care costs in the U.S. (Getty Images) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital … [Read more...] about Oregon lawmakers propose bills to tamp down prescription costs and help rural independent pharmacies
Waldport laundromat reopens to public after month-long closure
WALDPORT – Get your quarters ready – the only public laundromat in south Lincoln County is reopening Wednesday. Crews for Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways are cleaning up Tuesday from construction work and will reopen the SudSea laudromat with coffee … [Read more...] about Waldport laundromat reopens to public after month-long closure