Springfield

The union that represents Springfield teachers has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, accusing district leaders of using a mid-year layoff to derail labor negotiations.

The Springfield School Board has appointed a new member. Bob Brew previously served on the Springfield City Council and has worked in finance and administration at local and state government agencies.

Part of Eugene’s riverfront bike and pedestrian paths have made USA Today’s top 10 list of Best Bike Rides by the Water. The article mentions access to parks, breweries and the University of Oregon.

The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday.

Springfield’s School Board deadlocked Friday night over who to choose as acting superintendent for the rest of the school year. The failure to appoint a temporary leader comes after months of discord between school board members, the community, and the district’s administration.

A week after a report was released finding that Lane County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against county employees, his colleagues have asked him to formally apologize. Loveall and his attorney disagreed

The City of Springfield has been working for decades on plans to redevelop the Glenwood area. Community members can get an update on the project this week.

Springfield School District’s top administrator is negotiating his departure from the job after months of turmoil with board members, and criticism from the community.

Springfield Public Schools' Board Chair Heather Quaas-Annsa has resigned, citing board dysfunction and concern for her family’s safety.

Two top Springfield school administrators intend to sue the district, alleging whistleblower retaliation, defamation and unlawful employment practices.

The petitions are for board members who recently voted for mid-year staff reductions as the district goes through a budget shortfall.

The Egan Warming Center is deactivated after eleven consecutive nights of providing overnight shelter in Eugene and Springfield.