Eugene VA Services Relocated
Veterans’ appointments previously moved online due to protest activity outside the old federal building in downtown Eugene have been moved to the larger VA medical facility on Chad Drive in north Eugene.
After longtime board member steps down, Willamalane seeks successor
The Willamalane Park and Recreation District is accepting applications to fill a board seat following the resignation of a longtime board member. Greg James submitted his resignation to the board Jan. 14. “Serving on this board for 23 years has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” James...
Eugene police leave scene of protest; federal officers deploy tear gas
We are making our coverage of the protests and federal reaction free for all readers. If you are a Lookout Eugene-Springfield member, thank you for supporting local, independent journalism. If you are not a member, please consider joining today. Friday, Jan. 30, is being billed as a “National Shutdown,” as...
Oregon Nurse Accused of Stealing Oxycodone From Elderly Patient and Telling Staff to Cover...
A Eugene nurse who used to work at River Run Place, an assisted living facility in Eugene, Meagan Elizabeth Johnson, is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing pain medication from an elderly resident for whose care she was legally responsible. Court documents indicate that the victim is a new resident...
RV Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters responded early Wednesday morning to an RV fire outside a Springfield home. The incident is under investigation.
Public comment: Eugene has a leadership problem
Wayne Martin: Begging for money or food has been part of this national history since the mid-1600s. It has been a lawful action for those in need... Freedom of religion is the freedom to act in conscience by offering items of necessity and charity to those who rely on the goodness of their fellow human people.
Eugene Police Declare Riot Outside Downtown Federal Building During Anti-ice Protest
Eugene Police declared a riot Friday outside the federal building in downtown Eugene after a day of demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest against federal immigration enforcement. The demonstrations were part of a broader “National Shutdown” effort opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity....
Allegations of theft at Eugene care facility leave patient in agony
EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene nurse faces serious charges after allegedly stealing pain medication from an elderly resident at a local care facility. Meagan Elizabeth Johnson was charged with criminal mistreatment and theft on Thursday. She worked at River Run Place, an assisted living facility in Eugene, where the...
Protest in Eugene declared a ‘riot’ by police after daylong ‘general strike’ events
Eugene Police at the downtown federal building after declaring a riot, Jan. 30, 2026. This story will be updated. Update: As of 7:30 p.m. law enforcement had pepper-sprayed and cleared out protesters from the courtyard of the Eugene Federal Building, more than an hour after the Eugene Police Department declared an...
Norris & Stevens Brokers Sale of Office Land in Eugene
Eugene VA, LLC recently completed the $2.66 million purchase of approximately 2.40 acres of office land located on Chad Drive in Eugene, Oregon. Zoned as a campus industrial zone, the plot of land is situated adjacent to multiple office and medical centers in the North Eugene area. Tim Pfeiffer, with Portland-based...

















