Driver in fatal 2025 crash near Triangle Lake indicted on manslaughter charge

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, Sept. 4 […]

Henry Torrance

Henry Torrance, 52, of Albany, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.

Rain takes 'edge off fire danger,' but season isn't over

After a couple of rainy days swept through western Oregon, the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center canceled its regional Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory on Thursday, Sept. 3, a sign that the risk for extreme wildfires has lowered, at least for now.

LCC board mulls response to Douglas County's opposition to sanctuary policies

Lane Community College’s taxing district extends into a small part of Douglas County, where commissioners recently said they did not want to be a sanctuary county. LCC trustees are concerned about the potential impact on students and staffers.

4J administrators share new state-mandated ‘growth targets,’ continued budget concerns

The district is entering the year with a $16.4 million structural deficit, unknown state funding levels for next fiscal year, a looming increase of pension costs and teachers union bargaining later this year.