Springfield school board, admin discuss past conflicts, plan for more collaborative future

Kotek data center advisers won’t say ‘moratorium,’ want more state-local partnership, transparency

The seven-member group will send regulatory, policy recommendations for the state Legislature to consider in 2027

Eugene police arrest two and seize more than $200K, about 3 pounds of fentanyl

Eugene police arrested a man Wednesday, Aug. 5, on suspicion of delivering fentanyl and methamphetamine who they say had a handgun in his waistband and $30,100 hidden in his underwear.

It's great to see Eugene's Ridgeline trails expanding. Now open more of them to bikes. | Letter to the editor

Kudos to the city and private partnership that resulted in the new South Eugene Meadows trail. It’s an exquisitely executed addition to the Ridgeline Trail system. As both a hiker and mountain biker, I am ecstatic that bikes are allowed on this new section and grateful that the trails between Martin and Dillard streets have […]

The Lookout Look Back: Illustrating the news of the day

Welcome to the Lookout Look Back, a partnership between Lookout Eugene-Springfield and longtime Eugene illustrator Jesse Springer. Over 27 years, Springer created hundreds of illustrations capturing the political, social and cultural forces shaping life in Lane County and Oregon. You can view more of Springer’s illustrations or purchase his book on his website. Friday, August 7 […]

Springfield police seek driver after fatal collision

Springfield police are asking the public for help identifying a white crossover SUV and driver they say struck two pedestrians, continued on and collided with a vehicle, then made a U-turn and again collied with the same pedestrians, one of whom died at the scene.