Morning Lookout: Protestors criticize police, Louis Southworth’s story
During a recent demonstration in Eugene, an ICE vehicle was damaged. Demonstrators on social media were sharply critical of the Eugene Police response July 1 to a call from federal agents about a crowd blocking the exit to a federal building parking area. Jaime Adame explains what happened. Nearly two...
In the Garden: Heat-Resistant Plants
In this week's edition, Caleb Johnson with Johnson Brothers Garden Market reviews plants that thrive during the heat of the summer.
Friends, family remember how Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright quietly changed lives
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. Friends and family of Rick Wright...
Oregon agencies share tips on fireworks rules and safety
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has issued guidelines to help prevent wildfires and help ensure a safe Fourth of July. Although fireworks are permitted to be sold through July 6, the agency urges people to follow local rules. For example, in Eugene, most fireworks are banned, with a few exceptions for things like...
Multiple Fourth of July celebration festivities scheduled throughout the region
EUGENE, Ore. -- Happy birthday, America! For those looking to celebration the Fourth of July, there's plenty of places to go and things to do. From rodeos to fireworks -- and plenty more in between -- there's plenty of places to go and things to see on this year's Independence Day holiday. Below is a round up of the...
Eugene revamps Broadway: fewer lanes, more pedestrian space
EUGENE, Ore. - Phase one of the City of Eugene's Broadway reconstruction project is making significant progress, bringing noticeable changes to the area. The most prominent alteration is the removal of one eastbound lane. The construction spans from Eighth Avenue and Mill Street to Broadway and east to Alder Street....
With $11 million grant, UO creates new national children’s mental health center
The University of Oregon has received an $11 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. The grant will fund a new national children’s mental health center, which will be housed in the university’s Prevention Science Institute, and will bring together faculty and students from the College of Education...
West Eugene Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 3
Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Police take hands-off approach to ICE protesters, but demonstrators still criticize response
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J.H. Baxter Site in West Eugene Added to EPA’s Superfund List, DEQ and Federal...
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has openly accepted the addition of the J.H. Baxter site in west Eugene to the Superfund National Priorities List by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, acknowledging the move as a critical step towards addressing the environmental and public health risks posed by...