Fish for big trout in the ‘disappearing river’ of Lookout Point
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast , host Zach Urness goes fishing in an unusual place — the bottom of an empty reservoir on a stream that only appears for a few weeks every year. The place in question is Lookout Point Lake, a reservoir southeast of Eugene just off Highway 58. The reservoir undergoes a...
Eugene cancels contract with Flock cameras over privacy, data concerns
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Eugene has officially cancelled its contract with Flock Safety cameras, the latest in a line of Oregon cities getting rid of the license-plate-detecting technology. This comes as Flock faces legal scrutiny over fears that the company is assisting federal immigration enforcement with the...
Oregon’s largest teachers’ union hosts training to protect students from ICE
Oregon’s largest teachers’ union is hosting several statewide trainings meant to teach school staff, families and community members how to keep students and families safe under increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement actions taking place near schools. The Oregon Education Association announced...
Chris Henry Jr. Update: Ryan Day and Ohio State won’t go down without a...
While Oregon has been predicted to flip 5-star wideout Chris Henry Jr., Ohio State and Ryan Day are still pushing to sign him by Friday.
Follett Foundation hosts talk on wisdom councils
Mary Parker Follett (1920): "Loyalty to a collective will which we have not created, and of which we are therefore not an integral part, is slavery." Speaker The Mary Parker Follett Foundation is sponsoring a series of talks on Follett, a management consultant to Teddy Roosevelt and influential author on...
Springfield Christmas parade spreads cheer despite road closures
Holiday cheer fills Springfield streets amid traffic detours. The 73rd Springfield Christmas Parade took place successfully with road closures, bringing joy to attendees and supporting the Oregon Riders Society's mission.
Eugene 4J students race robots in dynamic showcase of skills and teamwork
EUGENE, Ore. — Students in the Eugene 4J school district are putting their minds to the test by flexing their technological skills. The Lord of the Robots Showcase brought together a diverse collection of athletes and partners to design, build, and program robots to drive themselves through a racecourse.
From Farm Boy to Yogurt Icon: The Quiet Revolution of Chuck Kesey
A Dairy Dreamer in the Making (Image Credits: Unsplash) Eugene, Oregon – In the soft glow of a family home on a crisp autumn evening, the world lost a gentle innovator whose work quietly transformed breakfast tables everywhere. A Dairy Dreamer in the Making Picture this: a young man in the late 1950s, knee-deep in...
Lookout PM: LCC board takes more time on budget plan
The Lane Community College board — during a 5-hour, 27-minute meeting on Wednesday — decided to take another month to review a planned 8% cut to the college budget over three years. Mike McInally was there for the duration. After an outcry from members of the commercial fishing...
Springfield gears up for 73rd annual Christmas parade
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield is set to dazzle with the return of its 73rd annual Christmas parade, themed "The Enchanted Snowman Forest," Saturday, December 6. This festive event, known as the oldest and coldest Christmas parade in the area, will kick off at 21st and Olympic Street, proceeding down Mohawk Blvd....
