Holt Elementary students delight in Halloween parade, showcasing their costumes
EUGENE, Ore. — You know children - they never pass up an opportunity to get dressed up. Students at Holt Elementary kicked off the afternoon with a Halloween parade through the halls, showing off their outfits before going trick-or-treating Friday evening. And after roaming the campus, the kids all...
Federal shutdown cancels artists’ residency for two Eugene poets
Eugene poets Eve Müller and Kelly Terwilliger were looking forward to their artists’ residency at Arizona’s Wupatki National Monument this fall. They didn’t have a specific project in mind, and were excited to see what being in the desert, with a rich Indigenous history, would bring up for them.
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center fills OB-GYN gap, adds new doctors
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon, is expanding its women's care services following the departure of the Oregon Medical Group's OB-GYN team.
Long lines at Crossfire Church in Springfield for food pantry aid
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The food bank line at Crossfire Church saw an unusual surge in demand this Thursday. According to Crossfire Ministries, more than 100 cars lined up at their "Crossfire Hands of Hope" drive-through food pantry, signaling a significant need for assistance. "People are wanting to make sure that...
UO student government steps up with SNAP relief efforts
EUGENE, Ore. - Around 1,000 University of Oregon students are finding out if they will receive their SNAP benefits. With more than 5,000 students already facing food insecurity, the situation is concerning. The potential loss of benefits could force students to choose between their education and putting food on the...
Catholic Community Services feeling affects amid SNAP budget cuts
As the government shutdown continues, food programs such as SNAP, has families scrambling.
Eugene students test physics by safely dropping pumpkins in educational experiment
EUGENE, Ore. — Normally you don't smash your pumpkin until after Halloween - but some Eugene students decided to get a jump on things. Students from Early College and Career Options at Eugene 4J are taking what they learned in class to the real world, applying lessons of gravity, force, and motion to keep their...
University of Oregon sued for $16.3M over campus tree falling, paralyzing former student
A former student is seeking up to $16.3 million in a lawsuit filed against the University of Oregon after a tree fell on them during a 2025 storm and left them paraplegic. During a wind storm on Feb. 24 , a tree fell on Olivia Rose Edwards while she was walking near University Hall. The incident left her with "severe...
Sheldon High volleyball eyes state playoffs with unity and grit
Sheldon High School's volleyball team, led by head coach Martine Wodke, is gearing up for the 6A playoffs with an impressive 25-4 record. With a culture of strong bonds and relentless practice, the Irish are set to make their mark this postseason.
Lookout PM: Food insecurity on campus
It’s not clear if federal food benefits will be suspended this weekend, but either way uncertainty over food access remains part of life for many college students at University of Oregon and Lane Community College. Grace Chinowsky visited a food bank near the UO campus. We will be maintaining...
