House burns to the ground in Sweet Home
A house in Sweet Home burned down on Saturday morning, according to the Sweet Home Fire District.
A Bit of Everything at Bridge Town Market in Lowell
Conveniently located right in the heart of Lowell is Bridge Town Market, the only grocer for miles. This neighborhood pit stop is a one-stop-shop where folks can stock up on last-minute essentials, fishing gear, hardware, and all the deli favorites, not to mention gas. Bridge Town Market really does have a little bit...
Harrisburg man charged with murder after fatal hit-and-run and assault on Christmas Eve
HARRISBURG, Ore. — A man is behind bars Friday accused of killing a 71-year-old man on Christmas Eve. 48-year-old Bobby Joe Wagoner was arrested Christmas morning at a residence on 5th Street in Harrisburg. The day prior, Russell Slonecker's body was found by Linn County deputies on a steep...
Lookout’s year in photos
As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos from around Lane County.
Will Stein: “These guys have prepped like pros.”
With a unique schedule we are now on the final media availability for Oregon in Eugene. On Sunday Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein spoke with media ahead of the Orange bowl. He was asked about Dante Moore, the offensive line and the preparation differences this year than last year. Here are his top comments...
Here are Eugene’s biggest developments to keep an eye on in 2026
Eugene continues to transform, adapting to changing times and evolving with the passage of time. In 2025, new city parks opened , Eugene’s newest neighborhood opened more apartment units and a new athletics facility moved forward with construction by Autzen Stadium. As the year concludes, The Register-Guard is...
2-Alarm Structure Fire Destroys Rural Home Near Sweet Home
A two-alarm residential fire near Sweet Home destroyed a home, vehicles, and a tractor; no injuries were reported despite challenging rural water supply conditions. Sweet Home, OR. — Fire crews responded early Tuesday morning to a two-alarm structure fire involving a fully involved residential home on Old Hufford...
Construction workers let a wheelchair-bound 73-year-old fall into a trench, where he suffered an...
A military veteran in Oregon on his way home in his motorized wheelchair fell into a construction trench and suffered fatal injuries, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit that was settled this month. The post Construction workers let a wheelchair-bound 73-year-old fall into a trench, where he suffered an open ankle...
Oregon Feels the Impact as Nationwide Corporate Bankruptcies Surge Toward a 15-Year High
2025 is shaping up as one of the worst years for big-company bankruptcies since 2010, with tariffs and still-high costs squeezing manufacturers and consumer brands at the same time. During the year, Oregonians felt that wave as the bankruptcies turned into local closures. S&P Shows Corporate Bankruptcies Set To Hit...
Along Highway 99, pedestrian traffic deaths are another risk for the unhoused
Oregon Highway 99 enters Eugene’s northwest border, passing the Eugene Airport and serving as an industrial corridor for the city. It’s also a place where people live and die after they fall on hard times. Train tracks line the land behind the road’s east side. Homeless people camp...
