UO bomb-sniffing dog gives all-clear after Marshall’s threat at Shoppes at Gateway 

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 […]

Banana Ball had Autzen Stadium – and this reporter – embracing the fun

Amid the grief at losing a friend, I got some smiles from the Savannah Bananas, and I know my buddy would have, too.  

At Pride replacement rally and march, queer activists call for Eugene police chief’s resignation 

The Saturday morning rally and march was organized after Eugene Pride canceled their usual event, citing a distrust of Eugene police as reason to not pursue a permit for the march. The replacement rally and march went smoothly, as celebrants walked from Kesey Square to the Lane Events Center.

Despite cuts, Springfield’s library will keep doing its best to serve the public

With the 2026-27 city budget approved, the library will be forced to operate with two less staff positions beginning in July, and to be closed on Mondays. It will carefully fund an adequate flow of new books and materials, navigating around the continuation of our important library events and programs and facing a grim future for the next city budget round.