Lisa Fragala

More than 150 healthcare workers, elected officials, and community members rallied in front of RiverBend Medical Center in Springfield on Thursday to oppose PeaceHealth’s plan to outsource its local ER doctors.

ApolloMD, the Georgia-based company recently hired by PeaceHealth to staff its Lane County hospital emergency departments, has responded to a request for information from Oregon lawmakers. But, according to the Oregon House Majority Leader, the company’s responses have raised more questions than answers.

Annexation could happen without public meetings if the owners request and certain criteria are met.

State lawmakers want information from ApolloMD, the Georgia-based entity chosen by PeaceHealth to replace a local physician’s group in their emergency departments. Three legislators have requested information in writing about compliance with Oregon Law.

A bill to sharply limit corporate decision making in clinics and ban most healthcare noncompete agreements in Oregon cleared a key legislative committee Thursday.

The bill has strong support from Eugene, Corvallis area lawmakers who argue corporate takeovers have made it harder for their constituents to get care.

Paul Holvey, D-Eugene, the longest serving Democrat currently in the Oregon House of Representatives, is stepping down this month after 21 years in office.

The winner, Democrat Doyle Canning, can’t accept the nomination because she lost her primary race.

The race to replace longtime state lawmaker Paul Holvey in a Eugene-area legislative seat ended in a decisive victory on Election Night.

Lisa Fragala is leading in the Democratic primary in the race to succeed long-time State Representative Paul Holvey’s south Eugene House seat.

Two Eugene candidates are vying to succeed the longest serving Democrat in the Oregon House.

The race to replace Rep. Paul Holvey is set to see a rush of outside spending that has been rare in legislative races — but might soon become more common.