Topic: Eugene (Oregon)

Fugitive in eco-terrorism case turns herself in at US-Canada border

After a decade on the run, a Canadian citizen surrendered to the FBI at the border in Washington. An alleged former member of two militant environmental groups, she faces federal arson and conspiracy charges.

Why did Jeneba Tarmoh pull out of 100-meter runoff? (+video)

Jeneba Tarmoh was supposed to race Allyson Felix Monday to break a tie and see who would run the race in the London Olympics. But Tarmoh pulled out as emotions ran high. 

Financial aid on a debit card? Students hit with extra fees.

Financial aid can be cheaper to administer when colleges hand it off to debit card companies. But a new study finds students are getting hit with hefty fees.

Progress Watch Why the US teen birthrate hit a record low in 2010

Last year, the teen birthrate dropped to the lowest level ever reported in the US. Increased use of birth control is one reason, and many say that parent-child dialogue is key.
12/12/2011 02:15 pm

Forest 'roadless rule': environmental victory or US job-killer?

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals moved closer to resolving a battle over a Clinton-era executive rule protecting national forests from new roads. But critics see the 'roadless rule' as a job-killing block on the country's natural resources.
10/22/2011 02:42 pm

Learning how to listen

As the sound of silence disappears, a mother embarks on a quest to find quiet moments.
02/16/2011 02:48 pm

Diggin' It Water features play starring role at indoor garden shows

When you attend an indoor garden show this winter, notice how people react to the water features and water gardens. Water can play a starring role in your garden, too.
01/27/2011 04:30 pm

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of December 27, 2010

Readers write in about the motivations of suicide terrorists, the term 'conservative,' the price of parenting – and grandparenting, and the victimization of soldiers.
12/27/2010 09:05 am

Oregon man changes his name from Douglas Smith to Captain Awesome

Inspired by the nickname of a character on the NBC TV show 'Chuck,' Mr. Awesome also now signs his name with a smiley face and two arrows.
12/07/2010 04:55 pm

How American Muslims are reacting to Koran burning threat

For American Muslims – already in the eye of a political storm over the proposed mosque near ground zero in New York – a Florida pastor's Koran burning threat is seen as a teachable moment crucial to how the US public views Muslims and Islam.
09/09/2010 03:31 pm

Usain Bolt figures he'll try something new after 2012 Olympics

Usain Bolt, the world-record-breaking Jamaican sprinter, says that he may switch to the long jump after the 2012 London Olympics.
07/07/2010 03:57 pm

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Top picks: Conan O'Brien, 'The Blind Side,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and other recommendations

Conan O'Brien's comedy tour, 'The Blind Side' out on DVD, 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' and more top picks.
04/01/2010 01:26 pm

Conan O'Brien tour coming, but will he return to TV?

The Conan O'Brien tour, 'Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television,' will hit 30 cities while the comedian is contractually bound to stay away from TV.
03/11/2010 07:12 pm

Internet safety: Whose job to teach kids about it?

Debate persists on whose responsibility it is – parents or teachers – to instruct young people in Internet safety.
02/26/2010 04:58 pm

In Ghana, no one is a stranger for long

An American in Accra finds the local cooperative spirit a stark contrast to his homeland's love of self-reliance.
11/09/2009 12:00 am

Diggin' It Deep water thoughts when the well stops working

09/29/2009 01:00 am

Diggin' It Water and how we use it in the garden

09/15/2009 01:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about junk mail, whether unions really damaged the Big Three, and what Obama's Cabinet nominees say about his incoming administration.
12/05/2008 12:00 am

Where should bailout dollars go?

Demand for aid is rising but federal funds are limited.
11/18/2008 12:00 am

Name change for an adopted daughter?

She wanted to name her adopted daughter after her great-grandmother. But the girl had already been named by her birth mother.
08/25/2008 01:00 am

Opinion Bitten by the love bug for Beetles

There's something so endearing about old VWs.
08/15/2008 01:00 am

Not quite the end of 'history'

The presidential race shows history to be both the deeds and the writing about them.
06/13/2008 01:00 am

Can states cut carbon? EPA says no.

California's bid to set tougher auto-emissions standards has been stymied by the Bush administration. Now the courts will decide.
03/06/2008 12:00 am

Can states cut carbon? EPA says no.

California's bid to set tougher auto-emissions standards has been stymied by the Bush administration. Now the courts will decide.
03/06/2008 12:00 am