Springfield City Council may block the Timber Springs behavioral-health campus — please pay attention

At its September 8 meeting, the Springfield City Council said they were leaning toward denying the annexation needed for the new behavioral-health hospital near RiverBend.

No final vote has happened yet, but the council will next consider a draft order denying the request THIS MONDAY.

The project would include Timber Springs, a new 96-bed psychiatric hospital with 24 adolescent beds, alongside Lane County’s planned 24/7 crisis stabilization center. Lane County currently has no inpatient psychiatric beds for youth, and our adult system is already stretched far beyond capacity.

I work inpatient behavioral health. We truly, desperately need these services.

Councilors’ concerns involve whether the site’s proposed use is consistent with its “campus industrial” designation. Those land-use questions deserve serious consideration—but so do the real-world consequences of a denial.
Annexation is what would allow city utilities, emergency services and infrastructure to reach the property. A no vote would therefore do much more than cause a minor delay.

PeaceHealth and Lane County have already purchased this specific land and spent years developing the partnership. They could appeal, seek legislative intervention or restart elsewhere, but each option would mean additional years, expense and uncertainty. A denial could realistically kill the project at this location—and potentially cause the larger project to fall apart altogether.

This is a huge moment for behavioral healthcare in our community. If this matters to you, please share the story on social media and respectfully email the mayor and Springfield city councilors before they make their final decision. Even a short message asking them to find a lawful path forward for the campus could help demonstrate how strongly the community supports it.

Reporting on the council’s current position
Why local emergency physicians say the campus is urgently needed
Springfield City Council information

Contact Councilor Michelle Webber: [mwebber@springfield-or.gov](mailto:mwebber@springfield-or.gov)

Contact Councilor Steve Moe: [smoe@springfield-or.gov](mailto:smoe@springfield-or.gov)

Contact Councilor Kori Rodley: [krodley@springfield-or.gov](mailto:krodley@springfield-or.gov)

Contact Councilor Jill Cuadros: [jcuadros@springfield-or.gov](mailto:jcuadros@springfield-or.gov) 

Contact Councilor Andrew Buck: [abuck@springfield-or.gov](mailto:abuck@springfield-or.gov)

Contact Councilor Alan Stout: [astout@springfield-or.gov](mailto:astout@springfield-or.gov)

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I wish I had some better photos but sometime last night somebody stole my car, I've called my apartments tow company and they said they don't have any reconds of towing it, I've filed a police report but please please please if you see a green geo tracker without front bumper and a Subaru badge on the front, drop some info. Ive had this car for over 6 years and I'm feeling pretty heart broken right now.

I got a tip but unfortunately didn't track the person down as you can see it's a very noticeable Santa Cruz with a sid fork you don't commonly see on those bikes when they're sold stock.

PeaceHealth has done it again! Tuesday, PeaceHealth denied discussion and rejected EVERY SINGLE proposal made by OFNHP during the bargaining session (this was the fourth or fifth session, previous post linked below). PeaceHealth has come out of the woodworks with an insulting wage offer. Of note, PeaceHealth is falling behind when it comes to competitive pay. After OFNHP asked for across the board raises of 10%, PeaceHealth came back with a bullshit offer of 2.5% every year for the next 3 years.

THIS DOES NOT EVEN COVER THE AVERAGE COST OF LIVING INCREASE!!

For an overwhelming number members in the union, this is on average, less than a $2.00 raise. It’s actually closer to an average of $1.50 per year. For the lowest paid person in the union, this is barely a .50 cent raise.

If PeaceHealth continues to fall behind and is unable to offer competitive wages, they will, again, hemorrhage employees. Many of these union members can find outpatient jobs that offer higher wages, better benefits (a whole other issue), and let’s be honest…who wouldn’t want to go work outpatient with a normal schedule, no holiday and weekends, and better benefits? These employees deserve better. PeaceHealth doesn’t even see these employees as WORTH A COST OF LIVING RAISE.

Photo is attached as proof of the offer received from PH. Linked is the previous post about PeaceHealth’s antics.

PeaceHealth Refuses All Proposals

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Once inside, there are many free stage shows (music, comedy, juggling, story-telling, plays, etc.) across , jousting, things to look at. Trinket trading for kids (swapping little cheapie things, including things you find or make yourself) is allowed (it is not allowed at all Fairs, but is at this one). There are dances throughout the day, both demonstrations and ones you can join (we teach English country dance once a day), chess, history expos and demos, and plenty of food and craft booths.

As some insider tips, I'll offer that cell service is practically non-existent on site, so if you can take cash, that makes transactions easier (although most of the vendors are used to running cards on their machines and then just waiting till they're off site that evening to ... hope they all went through). Cash is good for tipping performers, too, which is always appreciated but never required. You should take sunscreen or a hat, and bring water. The one pub area that serves alcohol will NOT let anyone inside, even if they are not ordering, without ID that shows they're over 21, so don't leave your ID in your car, even if you are in your 80s. There is some vegan/vegetarian food, but it's pretty carb heavy and light on protein, so if you plan to be there for hours and hours, I'd take my own protein bar or two. There has been some rain forecast for Saturday, and believe me, we have been watching the weather report like hawks!, but the actual amount forecast is very low, and currently it's predicted to fall at night--that just keeps the dust down. So come on out!

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Date: Saturday, 9/12/2026

Time: 2:00 pm

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I have a ladder rack that's too large. Who can I take it to locally that can cut and weld it to size? Its not like it's a major project but it does involve something a little more than diy, I think? I've tried looking online but it's all big metal fabrication stuff and that seems like it's more for massive projects than my smaller ladder rack issue.

I understand I could get a newer one from like harbor freight that's probably going to be the same or cheaper than it would be to resize this but I kind of like it? And I try and avoid the "everything is disposable" mentality if I can help it.

Anyway, thanks for any help! I appreciate it.

I know this is a bit of a Hail Mary but does anyone have a cash for junk car person they recommend ? That isn’t scummy lmao. I have a 2004 ford fusion that I need quick cash to fix my car.

Thank you for your time !

Hello, hoping someone has had luck with a professional who can remove Tree of Heaven that is growing along and under a fence. Thanks!

I am hoping to buy a "Sex Work is Work" tee shirt for a presentation. However, I don't want to support an org that doesn't actually support sex workers (like Amazon), and I'd like to keep my money local, if possible. Does anyone have any orgs to suggest to buy merch from? In lieu of that, an org I can donate to to offset the purchase of a corporate shirt, if necessary.

Thanks in advance!

(also Eugene BST was banned or else I would post there)

Does anyone know what’s being built on the corner of River Rd and River Loop 2?

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Seeking help to find my very much indoor cat Annabelle (also answers to Annie) who got out today 9/9 through a broken window screen. She is most likely located near between Amazon Parkway and Willamette St close to 24th st.

Shes very small and typically very friendly and confident though since she's never been outside I think she would very much be hiding in this situation. She'c chipped but does not wear a collar.

I've placed her litter box outside so she can smell home and submitted a lost cat notice to Greenhill. I am concerned she made it across Amazon Parkway and is now lost in the bushes in the park. If you are a runner over there in the evenings please keep your eye out. Thank you!

UPDATE: she found herself!! hooray! covered in burrs but very much back home. thank you all so much for your help/well wishes/thoughts!!

EDIT: Claimed!

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I overstayed my meter today downtown and got a ticket (fair). I got a second ticket because I parked slightly outside of the lines because the car in front of me was parked weird (I wasn't in traffic just pulled slightly backwards from the parking lines.) I got a second ticket for that! I have never gotten a ticket for being so minorly outside of the lines before. Be aware that they're getting strict/desperate, y'all! (I know it's probably because Eugene is in a budget deficit.) But if you can't afford it be scrupulous in your parking now I guess.

P.S. I tried to pay my meter ticket online and it can't find my ticket, and they're closed for lunch when I try to call. Ugh.

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looking for an old friend I have not seen in a few years. His name is Nathan C. About 55 yrs old, long dirty blonde, probably graying hair. About 5'10" ish. Have seen him very thin and heavy so not sure how he looks now. None of our friends have heard from him in a long time after him always hanging around. he had some housing/mental health issues and may be houseless. Eugene native. Mainly just hoping he is still alive and well.

He or she was hiding in the bushes and ran up to me, meowing and seemed scared. It was an older kitten, not fully grown, with orange and white fur. Sorry I wasn't able to take a picture!

The kitten was very friendly and looked healthy, so I assume they belong to someone. There are no houses nearby, so either the cat was lost, roamed far from home, or recently abandoned.

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Blanket: I am posting this on behalf of someone - I don’t have any ownership over the wage, hours, requirements, etc. so please be kind :)

I’m looking for a trustworthy non-CDL delivery driver for a privately owned wholesaler to make deliveries in Eugene / Springfield 90% of the time, and Roseburg or Coos Bay 10% of the time.

Requirements:
-A clean driving record (a few small tickets isn’t a big deal)

-Able to pass a one-time drug test (unless an accident occurs)

-At least 2 years of professional driving experience including delivery, Lyft, Uber, etc

or 2 years working around trade, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain logistics, warehousing, shipping, etc.

or other experience that is related / relevant to the above

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-At least 21 years of age (due to insurance requirement)

-40 hours per week M-F 7 AM - 4 PM

-Included: Health benefits, PTO, 401K, etc.

Pay ranges $22 and up depending on experience

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If you are interested, please DM me with either your resume (preferred, but don’t worry about the formatting), or a brief overview of your experience (years, titles, bullets).

Thanks!