A new coffee house opens, a brewery closes in Eugene
This week we're bringing you news of openings and closures in the Eugene-Springfield restaurant scene. In opening news, a new, cozy, book-ish coffee shop is opening near the Riverfront district of Eugene. General Manager Rebekah Sapp says she hopes the shop will have an "old-world feel" and be "cozy but not...
Rally For Missing Siletz Tribal Citizen to Be Held
Four years ago, Lacy Murillo answered a call from an unknown number only to be informed by a detective with the Lane County Sheriff’s Department that her brother, Manuel Bayya, was missing. Family and community members are organizing a rally in his honor on March 27 at 11:30 a.m. in Eugene, Oregon.
State housing law sparks local resident concerns in Eugene
Residents in the South University neighborhood express frustration over the new housing complex, citing concerns about loss of neighborhood character, sun blockage, and potential foundational issues for existing homes.
‘Loony and lovely’: Abilities Diner server might just make you a regular
If you go to Abilities Diner and Bakery on a Sunday morning, you’ll likely be greeted by Kimberly Detwiler with a sunny, “Good morning! You guys need some coffee in your bodies?”. Editor’s note: People are the heart of Lane County — which is why, each week, Lookout...
Eugene Weekly embezzlement: Springfield woman admits guilt
EUGENE, Ore. - The woman accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the Eugene Weekly newspaper, forcing the paper to close temporarily until community members came to the rescue, pleaded guilty to theft charges. Elisha Joe Young, 38, of Springfield accepted a plea deal Tuesday morning in Lane County Circuit...
Three arrested after deputies find suspects loading items during burglary
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Three people were arrested Friday afternoon after Lane County sheriff’s deputies found them allegedly loading items from a commercial building onto a trailer at a rural property west of Eugene. According to LCSO, a deputy first noticed a pickup truck and trailer parked on...
Lacrosse: No. 11 Northwestern found its groove out west, defeating Oregon 17-3
After consecutive home losses to No. 14 Syracuse and unranked Ohio State, No. 11 Northwestern (6-3, 1-1 B1G) got back in the win column in a big way with a 17-3 trouncing of Oregon (6-4, 0-2 B1G) on Saturday afternoon’s contest in Eugene. Following Northwestern’s shocking loss to Ohio...
Eugene farmers market springs to life with new flowers and goods
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Farmers Market is buzzing with excitement as 74 vendors gathered at the Saturday Market Pavilion and Plaza to celebrate the start of spring. The area is bursting with produce from local farms, freshly baked goods, and newly blooming flowers. "We're finally starting to see a...
New bus line from Eugene to Medford coming in April
SOUTHERN OREGON – A new bus line is launching in Southern Oregon this coming April. Pacific Crest Bus Lines recently announced a brand-new daily service line between Eugene and Medford. Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the route will include seven stops throughout Southern Oregon and operate...
GasBuddy survey: Eugene gas ranges $4.49 to $5.07 as national prices climb to $3.92
EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene jumped sharply over the past week, rising 26.7 cents per gallon to $4.71, according to a GasBuddy survey released Monday. The increase leaves prices in the city 89.4 cents higher than a month ago and $1.11 higher than the same time last year.

















