Lookout PM: Private school in turmoil
The future of the private Far Horizons Montessori School in Eugene is up in the air, as several teachers have quit over not being paid and the director has said she will resign. Parents are trying to figure out what’s next. A University of Oregon student died this week...
Former Springfield police sergeant pleads guilty to domestic violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A former Springfield police sergeant has pleaded guilty in a domestic violence case that has drawn significant attention in the community. Richard Allen Lewis was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty to menacing and attempted strangulation. Lewis, who was initially facing a...
Harrisburg church joins city in urgent struggle to mitigate river erosion impacts
HARRISBURG, Ore. — It's man versus nature as the Life Bible Church (LBC) in Harrisburg deals with dozens of feet of its land eroding into the Willamette River. Now its concern is dealing with the problem before the winter rainy months approach. Before 2023, LBC experienced just a few...
Oregon man charged in cyberattacks reportedly targeting X, formerly Twitter and government networks
OREGON, USA — An Oregon man has been charged with developing and administrating a massive botnet that conducted large-scale cyberattacks against victims in more than 80 countries since 2021, including reportedly targeting X, formerly known as Twitter, though the office didn't confirm that it was X, according to the...
The Chicago Dog At This Burger Joint In Oregon Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of Junction City, where Oregon farmland stretches toward the horizon, there’s a restaurant with a shark fin jutting dramatically from its roof. Junkyard Extreme Burgers and Brats isn’t just breaking the mold of traditional dining—it’s gleefully smashing it with a sledgehammer while serving up...
Morning Lookout: Plans for new ER in Eugene, Lion & Owl is moving
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center shared plans for a new emergency department in west Eugene with area residents. Reporter Grace Chinowsky, who also tracked down plans for the facility filed with the Oregon Health Authority, has the story. The Hybrid Gallery in the Whiteaker neighborhood recently launched...
New McDonald’s opens in Creswell, the 16th location for a local family
A new McDonald’s restaurant opened in Creswell Aug. 15, and it’s the 16th location for a local family. The Campbell family owns McDonald’s restaurants across the Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove and Roseburg areas. Kara Campbell, who runs the McDonald’s locations with her husband, Shane, and extended family,...
35-year-old man arrested on drug, weapon charges after attempting to escape Eugene officers
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) arrested 35-year-old Adam Cole Young following an investigation into illicit narcotics and firearms at a residence in the 200 block of West 37th Avenue. Officers observed Young driving near the residence and engaging in a dispute during...
Charges dismissed against alleged Fern Ridge Trail rapist
EUGENE, Ore. - A man accused of a serious crime on Eugene's Fern Ridge Trail has been released, with all charges against him dismissed. Timothy Colnar, who was facing charges of first-degree rape and sex abuse, was scheduled to stand trial in November. These charges stemmed from an incident on August 8th near Amazon...
Long-term housing project for vulnerable residents opens in Eugene
Lane County has another pathway for homeless residents to journey from the streets into stable housing, where they can live long-term. Bridges on Broadway is a new 57-unit housing development at 599 E. Broadway in downtown Eugene. It will start accepting new residents in September. Bridges on Broadway celebrated its...
