Eugene City Club hears sobering report on invasive beetle that kills ash trees

How can PeaceHealth restore its reputation? With help from Congress. | Letter to the editor

The Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board recently weighed in on how PeaceHealth can recoup its reputation. PeaceHealth needs enough quality staff so that the work week is close to 40 hours and ER wait times meet the need for prompt, thorough care. I assume this means a lot more staff. Staff must be paid a living […]

This creamy controversy is gripping local coffee shops | Letter to the editor

I’ve had it. I can’t hold my tongue any longer. Excuse my frankness, but listen up coffee house baristas of the world — STOP KILLING MY CREMA! Crema is the thick, airy layer of golden creamy “heaven” that naturally sits on top of a properly made Americano coffee drink — shots of espresso and hot […]

Eugene police arrest car theft suspect who they say fled after injuring bicyclist

A 25-year-old Eugene man arrested in connection with multiple car thefts is also suspected of fleeing the scene after striking and injuring a bicyclist while driving a stolen truck, police said.

Highway 99 patrol nets 43 citations as Eugene police pursue safety goals

Police conducted a traffic emphasis patrol Thursday, June 25, along Highway 99, a stretch of roadway in Eugene that’s become a frequent site for serious injury and fatal crashes.

'Amnesty' days offer chance to surrender illegal fireworks

During Saturday and Sunday’s “Amnesty Turn-in Day,” two fire stations in Eugene and Springfield are open for people to dispose of illegal fireworks without getting cited.