Oregon turns last year’s regional disappointment into this year’s breakthrough
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon did not run from last year's disappointment. The Ducks remembered it, learned from it and then used it to fuel one of the biggest weekends in program history. One year after falling short in the Eugene Regional, Oregon finished the job at PK Park. The...
Eugene family friends say Oregon law robbed shooting victim of justice
The teen accused of shooting a 14-year-old in Eugene will likely be tried in juvenile court and, if convicted, would be released by age 25 under current state law, leading to frustration from the victim’s family and friends.
Springfield City Council OKs local payroll tax to diversify revenue
People who work in Springfield may see a new tax on their paycheck next year. The Springfield City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Monday, June 1, for a payroll tax that will apply to employers and employees within city limits, each paying at a rate of 0.1%. For an employee...
Growing up in two distinct Eugene neighborhoods informed activist’s view on justice and more
Joel Iboa remembers barreling down the gravel trails on Skinner Butte with the Whiteaker neighborhood kids and then walking through the front door of his childhood home at the bottom of the hill. Editor’s note: People are the heart of Lane County — which is why, each week, Lookout Eugene-Springfield...
Oregon US attorney’s office donates 2,000+ items to food pantries
PORTLAND/EUGENE/MEDFORD, Ore. - Members of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon donated more than 2,000 items to local food pantries across Portland, Eugene and Medford as part of America's 250th birthday celebration. The charity drive was part of Freedom 250, a nationwide effort where U.S. Attorneys'
Additional seating, baggage claim upgrades happening at Eugene Airport
The Eugene Airport will use a $2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to upgrade its baggage claim area. The project, currently in design, is part of a planned overhaul intended to make Oregon's second busiest airport ready to accommodate more passengers and flights. Airport officials believe the upgr
Eugene shuts Skinner Butte summit lot and road to vehicles until October amid fire...
EUGENE, Ore. — At the request of the Eugene Springfield Fire Department, the City of Eugene's Parks and Open Space has closed Skinner Butte Park summit parking lot effective Tuesday, June 2, due to fire danger. The parking lot and summit road will remain closed to motorized vehicles until sometime in October.
Lorane firefighters contain two brush fires during busy weekend
LORANE, Ore. — The Lorane Rural Fire Protection District was busy over the weekend. Just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters responded to an escaped burn pile west of Lorane in the area of Siuslaw and Letz Creek roads, which spread uphill through grasses and moderate fuels. Crews were able to bring the blaze und
Lane County officials ask judge to toss out parts of Loveall’s lawsuit
Lane County officials are asking a federal judge to toss out parts of Commissioner David Loveall’s lawsuit against the county. In his lawsuit, filed in March, Loveall contends his due process and religious rights were violated in the events leading up to three county commissioners’ vote to censure him.
Serenity Lane expands Eugene care with new outpatient office location
EUGENE, Ore. - Serenity Lane has moved its Eugene Outpatient Office to a larger space on Country Club Road. The nonprofit substance use disorder treatment provider relocated to 920 Country Club Road, Suite 100B as of June 1. According to Serenity Lane, the move comes as the organization works to meet growing demand for

















