Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. – The Rite Aid store in west Eugene’s Echo Hollow neighborhood is preparing to shut its doors, one of more than 30 locations closing across Oregon as the company undergoes its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year. Pharmacy services at the Echo Hollow Road...

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On a hot June day, TransPonder Programs Director Ben Lilley walks through the multiple offices the organization shares with other nonprofits at a former church in River Road. He enters a room towards the back of the building with racks and shelves full of clothes. This is the clothing closet managed by the Lavender...

EUGENE — The three-year contract extension for Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens was approved by the university’s board of trustees. The board unanimously approved, with one abstention, the amended contract through 2033 during a virtual meeting Monday morning. Mullens’ salary increases from $980,000 to $1,150,000...

Four new self-service bike repair stations are now available at Willamalane’s recreation centers in Springfield. The stations are located at Bob Keefer Center, Splash At Lively Park, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, and Willamalane Park Swim Center. They are free to use and have a bike pump, rack, and tools...

EUGENE, Ore. — Current Oregon student-athletes, incoming freshmen and noteworthy alumni will be on hand July 12 at Jane Sanders Stadium for the second annual Kidsports Celebrity Softball game. Proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by Kendall Auto Group and for which tickets are on sale now, will...

EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene have surged by 17.1 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching an average of $3.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks an increase of 11.7 cents from a month ago and 17.5 cents from a year ago.

Tackling community issues. Celebrating local voices. All Lookout content is freely accessible for the first 90 days, thanks to the generous support of our Founding Marketing Partners. Become a member today to enjoy unlimited quick, reliable local news by web, app and newsletters. Cris Niell’s office in the Lewis...

MARCOLA, Ore. – Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deceased body found near the 92000 block of Marcola Road on Saturday, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said that deputies responded on June 21 to a report of a body found near the river at...

An emergency rally took place in Eugene on Sunday, June 22, 2025, drawing around 100 people to the Old Federal Building at 7th and Pearl. The event, which began at 2 p.m., was organized in response to concerns that the current administration has risked nuclear warfare. Protest organizers are urging...