Paul McLaughlin

Springfield starts campaign in response to concerns about e-motos

If an electrified bike goes faster than 20 mph using just a throttle, it’s classified as an e-moto. E-motos are not allowed to be ridden on public streets, sidewalks or paths in Springfield.

This Eugene food cart's back-to-school tradition? Donating backpacks to kids.

Chilly Cupz owner Trey Dougherty didn’t want any kids in Eugene to go back to school empty-handed. So he went door to door for donations, grabbed money from his own cash register and bought hundreds of backpacks along with school supplies to put in them.

Locked gate: Landowner clashes with Lane County over access to his own property

Daniel Davis says he wants to continue to have motorized access to his private land, which borders Hileman Landing Park, as he has for years. Lane County officials want him to sign a new agreement that Davis says threatens his rights.

Lookout arts correspondent Annie Aguiar promoted to new editor role

There are few things more enjoyable than sharing good news. That’s why today is a good day. Annie Aguiar, our arts and culture correspondent, has been promoted to audience editor, working with both Lookout Eugene-Springfield and Lookout Santa Cruz, effective immediately. If you follow us on Instagram, you might have noticed a change in what and […]

David (Dave) Earl Ledford

David (Dave) Earl Ledford, 66, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is handling the arrangements.