Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Queer and young, he’s part of a generational shift in wildland firefighting
Drawing on his time on the fireline and in policy work, Kyle Trefny is challenging the culture of wildland fire, advocating for accountability, safety and Indigenous leadership in a system that can…
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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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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.
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4mDucks waddle off into the future at UO commencement
On a hot, hot day in Eugene, the University of Oregon class of 2026 celebrated graduation, decked out in green-and-yellow regalia.