West Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, March 30
Good morning! It’s March 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be times of clouds and sun. There is a 16% chance of rain. The high will be 57 with a low of 40. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.
Cloudy & Dry Tuesday, Wet & Windy Wednesday
Cloudy & Dry Tuesday, Wet & Windy Wednesday. Even the potential for heavy mountain snow before a major clearing and warming trend for Easter weekend. (Holden LeCroy, March 30, 2026)
DPLC hosts fundraising dinner at Eugene venue that profits from ICE contracts
When you all ask yourselves where the Democratic Party has failed, add this to the dozens of reasons why performative liberalism fails your constituents. We are reaching out with a respectful concern about the upcoming DeFazio dinner being held at The Graduate Hotel in Eugene. The Graduate Hotels operates under...
Love of community drove Springfield native’s long service with park district
Greg James loves Springfield. As a kid, he learned to swim at Willamalane Pool and attended events in the parks, including the annual Broiler Festival. Editor’s note: People are the heart of Lane County — which is why, each week, Lookout Eugene-Springfield will profile someone who is working behind the scenes to make...
🛒 Multiple Customer Service Jobs Now Hiring in Lane County
Lane County’s retail scene is buzzing this month with several stores adding to their teams. Whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or a full-time career move, there’s something here for every schedule.
‘Rebirth’ continues as Lane County Parks redesigns scorched Eagle Rock Park in Vida
VIDA, Ore. — Lane County Parks says its latest project in Vida is a "rebirth," with residents coming out Monday morning to see the reopening of Eagle Rock Park, while nearby trees remain scorched from the Holiday Farm Fire in 2020. Just before 8 p.m. on September 7, 2020,...
Kids First Launches Campaign
A local nonprofit is looking, with the help of the community, to expand services for children who have experienced trauma.
How This Chic Hidden Gem Restaurant Won Hearts in Springfield, Oregon
Mon–Thu 12 PM–9 PM, Fri–Sat 12 PM–10 PM, Sun Closed. Some restaurants win you over with fireworks, but Tavern on Main works a little differently. ✨. Set inside a restored historic building in downtown Springfield, this hidden gem restaurant in Springfield, OR mixes vintage glamour, relaxed energy, and a menu of...
Sharing the Path: E-bikes, e-motos and the fight for space on Eugene’s trails
For information about City of Eugene E-bike rules, go here. The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript...
University of Oregon fined for hazardous waste violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined the University of Oregon $21,900 for hazardous waste violations stemming from a renovation at its Eugene campus in January 2024. The Heritage Renovation project involved restoring Villard Hall and University Hall, two of the oldest surviving academic buildings...

















