Katherine Bruce

Field-burning smoke drifts into Eugene, Springfield 

Practice burns from government agencies north of Eugene and Springfield pushed smoke into the southern Willamette Valley cities Thursday, Sept. 10. The practice supports upcoming agricultural burning — also called field burning — which removes straw and roots from grass and seed farms, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.  The department announced on Facebook […]

Reflecting on 9/11, I grieve for both American families and for victims of U.S. foreign policy | Letter to the editor

I am sure that Lookout Eugene-Springfield Executive Editor Dann Miller’s poignant note in today’s Morning Lookout newsletter, and the stories of Lane County residents on 9/11, resonated with many of us, as we once again engage in a national day of mourning for the 2,977 lives lost. As I read the stories, I could not […]

Oregon lawmakers allocate $123 million for 2026 wildfire season

The 2026 wildfire season has been the state’s most expensive to date.

Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson, 84, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.

William Hamilton

William Hamilton, 61, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.