Springfield school board selects new member
The Springfield school board has a new member. Members of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved Bob Brew to fill a vacant seat in their Monday, March 9, meeting on a 3-1 vote. Vice Chair Amber Langworthy ended up being the deciding factor after three votes were deadlocked...
Smart Apartment Moving Tips for Oregon Renters
Apartment moves in Oregon can be surprisingly complex. Between narrow stairwells, strict parking rules, and unpredictable weather, a smooth move takes more than just packing boxes. With some strategic planning (the same way professionals plan their jobs), you can reduce stress, prevent damage, and avoid last-minute...
Outwit, outplay and outlast at PublicHouse
As the clock ticked closer to 8 p.m., restaurant pagers beeping for people to get their food punctuated the sound of wood sliding on wood. Two people stood at the front of a marquee under a tent, heads down as they frantically shuffled pieces around to put together a block puzzle. It wasn’t uncommon for a piece or...
Sprinkle Explains Oregon Meltdown, Team Letdown
The Huskies let a game slip away after an impressive comeback and the coach got tossed.
‘Every 15 Minutes’: Mock crash at Triangle Lake school spotlights dangers of drunk driving
TRIANGLE LAKE, Ore. — What may first appear to be a grisly scene of a crash is actually a learning opportunity for local teens. The Lane County Sheriff's Office staging the mock crash Tuesday outside Triangle Lake Charter School to highlight the dangers of drunk driving, one of the leading causes of death for...
5 Burger Spots in Eugene, Oregon that Locals are Raving About
Eugene is part college town, part outdoors hub, and very into good, unfussy food. Burgers are a big part of that. These five spots are constantly mentioned when locals talk about the best burgers in town. 1. Cornucopia Bar & Burgers. Cornucopia is practically synonymous with burgers in Eugene. With...
Lane County Sheriff’s Office: We will never demand money by phone, text or email
EUGENE, Ore. — The community continues to be targeted by phone scammers identifying themselves as employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, typically claiming to be sergeants, the Sheriff's Office reports. Scammers have in the past also used text and email. Scammers claim there are warrants, missed jury...
For Springfield fly fisher and author, it’s not always about catching a fish
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 our community better. If you have suggestions on others we should profile, send us an email. Name: Jesse Robbins. Age:...
Police Issue Shelter-in-Place Alert in Eugene’s Friendly Neighborhood
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place notice Saturday afternoon for residents in part of Eugene as police responded to an armed and suicidal individual. According to the Eugene Police Department, the alert covers the area between 22nd and 27th avenues from Tyler Street to Friendly Street in the city’s Friendly...
‘Long duration atmospheric river’ coming to Eugene-Springfield
The snow that fell in eastern Lane County this morning soon will be replaced by heavy rain throughout northwest Oregon from March 11 to March 13, the National Weather Service is predicting. NWS said a "long duration Atmospheric River" will impact northwest Oregon over these three days. The heaviest rain is expected...
