School Leaders Removed After Misconduct Probe
The Springfield Board of Education removed its chair and vice chair during a special meeting on November 3, following an investigation into complaints that the two overstepped their authority. After nearly two hours in executive session, the board voted to remove Chair Jonathan Light and Vice Chair Ken Kohl from...
Multiple students report tampered drinks, vapes and edibles
The University of Oregon has received several reports of tampered “drinks and other consumables” at fraternities and student gatherings, according to an alert sent to students on Nov. 4. Students reported a drink tampering at a registered fraternity event Saturday, Nov. 1, a reported tampering of a cannabis...
Morning Madness: The Starbucks Siege and Chipotle Crisis
The bustling morning scene at the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) at the University of Oregon often presents a unique spectacle. With the popular food chain, Chipotle, not yet open for business, a seemingly endless horde of customers can be seen flocking to the Starbucks outlet. This observation, shared on social media,...
Pet of the Week: Law
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Law, is an affectionately, cuddly, and goofy two-year-old Rottweiler mix who will crawl right up into your lap in his pursuit of your full attention!. According to Greenhill Humane Society staff, this 75-pound pup is amiable to dressing up in costumes,...
Earnest Covered Bridge – A Backdrop for The Hollywood Anti-War Movie!
• Earnest Covered Bridge starred in the 1965 James Stewart movie “Shenandoah.”. The Earnest Covered Bridge crosses the Mohawk River in the quiet countryside of Marcola, Oregon, just 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of Eugene. This charming white bridge, built in 1938, is a classic example of a Howe...
Oregon Coach Dan Lanning Doesn’t Hold Back On Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium
Oregon coach Dan Lanning is impressed with Iowa's Kinnick Stadium and didn't hold back on challenge of the Big Ten road environment. It will also be a special game for Lanning, who expects to have friends and family in the crowd - as Kinnick Stadium is a
Morning Lookout: Springfield school board shakeup, scientist’s forest work in jeopardy
Yesterday afternoon, the Springfield Board of Education voted to remove its chair, Jonathan Light, and its vice chair, Ken Kohl, although they will remain on the board. The two had been the subject of complaints from Springfield schools administrators. Lilly St. Angelo reports. For 40 years, scientist Mark Harmon...
Springfield City Club meeting set to discuss license plate camera deployment concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — New license plate reader cameras have been installed in Eugene and Springfield, sparking a debate over privacy concerns. These unattended cameras are designed to capture images of license plates and vehicles on the streets, but their implementation has been paused for further review by local...
City Club of Eugene tackles Oregon employer challenges in behavioral health care coverage
EUGENE, Ore. — This week, City Club of Eugene is back at WoW Hall on Friday at noon for a conversation about a major challenge for Oregon employers: providing behavioral health care coverage amid rising costs and limited budgets. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2023 Employer Health Benefits...
Lane County Board Addresses Recent Crimes Against Local Asian American Community
The Lane County Board of Commissioners has issued a statement regarding recent organized burglaries affecting Asian American residents and business owners in Lane County. Chair David Loveall said these incidents are a concern for both property and public safety.

















