By Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. Apr. 6--Thomas Brex is on top of the world now that he's on the roof at a massive construction project at Goodpasture Island Road. He sought a purposeful career in renewable energy.

By Sherri Buri McDonald, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. Dec. 10--COBURG -- When workers at RV manufacturer Monaco Coach Corp. need a checkup, prescription, relief from a cold or the flu, or treatment for an on-the-job injury, they can get those services without leaving their work site.

By Ilene Aleshire, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. May 27--Earlier this month, the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper posted a rave review of Willamette Valley wineries and winemakers on its Web site. The article spoke in glowing terms of pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay wines.

By Libby Tucker By 2007, Lane County will chop its transportation department in half. Two engineering crews will be downsized to one and three field survey crews cut to two, and road maintenance and capital projects will be drastically scaled back or cut altogether.

By Edward Russo, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. Jan. 30--Val Hoyle and her family moved to Eugene seven years ago, attracted by the reputation of the city's schools. And like some other newcomers, she was disappointed with the schools' constant money struggles.