The Vida Cafe, which survived the Holiday Farm Fire, provides a lot more than...
Editor’s note: Five years ago this month, the Holiday Farm Fire ripped through the McKenzie Valley, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving enduring scars — physical, psychological and on the land itself. This is another in a series of Lookout Eugene-Springfield stories examining the fire and its aftermath.
Don’t Be a Drag, Be a Queen
The Muse Collective, a diverse cabaret troupe based in Eugene, performs Gettin’ Slizzard, a pop-themed show featuring musical references from the late 2000s and early 2010s at PLAY Eugene Saturday, Sept. 13. The troupe emphasizes body positivity, LGBTQIA+ representation and highlights every member’s unique talents....
Prosecutors silent after shutting down case against alleged WinCo pickpocket team
Federal prosecutors halted their case against a pair of Romanian citizens who were allegedly pickpocketing customers at WinCo parking lots, including in Springfield. It’s a sudden turnabout following an Aug. 25 court filing, which said the man and woman had been arrested. Though no formal charges were yet filed,...
Small Town Store Receives Big Check From The Oregon Lottery
Alvadore, Ore. – A small town Oregon mini mart is presented with a giant check Thursday for selling a winning Megabucks ticket to a Eugene-area trades-person. Purchased at Alvadore Gas and Store, just west of the Eugene Airport, the ticket turned out to be an $8.1 million dollar winner in the August 16th Megabucks...
Missing child found in Springfield at Sizzler on Gateway
EUGENE, Ore. — UPDATE: Eugene PD confirms that the 12-year-old child was found Wednesday afternoon in Springfield at the Sizzler on Gateway. Eugene Police Department (EPD) is asking the public for help in locating a missing and endangered child with autism. A 12-year-old, who, police say, functions cognitively at the...
University of Oregon Job Losses Climb Past 100 as Budget Troubles Continue
Facing a $29.2 million budget shortfall, the University of Oregon has embarked on a second round of job cuts, this time affecting 60 staff members. The cutbacks do not affect tenure-track faculty staff – university professors hired for a probationary period, and will not impact current programs. This was achieved by...
PeaceHealth lays off staff in Oregon network, including Lane County
This story has been updated. PeaceHealth laid off employees Wednesday in its Oregon network, which includes Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield and other facilities in Lane County. Communications Manager Jim Murez provided few details, but said in a statement that “impacted caregivers will have...
Police investigate shooting at Walmart in Eugene
Eugene, OR — Eugene Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sept. 5 in the W. 11th Walmart parking lot, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old man. Authorities identified the deceased as Jaime Javier Lagarda-Govea on Monday, Sept. 8. Officials said the individual who discharged the firearm...
Coaches address speculation about Oregon’s inflatable duck appearing in Chicago
EUGENE — Could the giant inflatable Oregon Duck make a return during the team’s trip to Chicago?. No. 4 Oregon plays at Northwestern’s Martin Stadium on Saturday (9 a.m., PT, FOX), making Lake Michigan an ideal backdrop for the inflatable fowl to appear while the Ducks are on the field before a national television...
Public comment: Eugene is violating Oregon statutes, constitutional rights
Dru Winters of Noti was horrified to learn "that Eugene, a city that I thought shared my values, would institute an Orwellian mass surveillance system." Presenter: In honor of Constitution Day, here is public comment to the Eugene City Council Sept. 8:. Dru Winters: My name is Dru Winters. I’m...
