Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Where to cool off in Lane County
When temperatures climb above 90 degrees, public buildings across Lane County open their doors as cooling spaces. Libraries, community centers and other facilities don’t change their regular hours…
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5mWhen rising gas prices squeeze Lane County residents, public transit becomes essential infrastructure
Like your fire department or neighborhood school, public transit is a quiet part of our region’s infrastructure. Lane Transit District is a simple option people in Lane County can turn to when gas prices spike.
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4mBack-to-back record highs bake Eugene; Autzen field hits 155 degrees
Eugene set record highs on consecutive spring days during a heat wave, peaking on Graduation Day, with the surface of the field at Autzen Stadium reaching 155 degrees.
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9mThe meals are free. Steve Gibson’s music is, too
About 15 years ago, Eugene resident Steve Gibson picked up his guitar and started singing at The Dining Room, a restaurant for residents who are unhoused or just in need of a healthy no-cost meal. Thanks to Gibson, dozens of musicians now perform there every month.
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5mSpreading their wings: Kindergarteners end year with excitement
As kindergarteners finish their first year of public school, a teacher says the children seem to have been less affected by COVID than some previous years' classes.
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Traffic detoured as collision closes Highway 126 between Eugene and Veneta
A three-vehicle collision Monday, June 15, shut down Highway 126 between Eugene and Veneta, according to state police and the Oregon Department of Transportation.