New photojournalist joins Lookout staff

Why isn't Eugene following Portland's lead on leaf blowers? | Letter to the editor

A letter to the editor written by Albert Kaufman and published in Lookout Eugene-Springfield back in August wondered if Lane County would follow Portland’s lead on banning gas-powered leaf blowers. I would like to belatedly respond. Kaufman was instrumental in advocating for the phased-in ban of gas-powered leaf blowers now in place in Portland. I divide my time between Eugene and Portland, so I’ve experienced the difference firsthand. Portland is, as Kaufman describes, surprisingly and wonderfully quiet. I hear birds, and kids playing, and occasional traffic noise. I do not have to hear the deafening noise pollution from gas-powered leaf blowers. […]

Funding Springfield library requires budget smarts. That's why I support Jill Cuadros. | Letter to the editor

My concern about the representation of Springfield is growing, after Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky recently criticized Lane County Commissioner David Loveall’s “pattern of disregard for others that is escalating and increasingly impacting employees and taxpayers.” Loveall, elected in November 2022 with a lead of just 98 votes — less than 1% of the nearly […]

EWEB's new general manager to speak at City Club of Eugene

The general manager of the Eugene Water & Electric Board will discuss the challenges and future opportunities for the utility when the City Club of Eugene meets Friday, Oct. 23.

I've known Val Hoyle for two decades. We need her leadership now more than ever | Letter to the editor

Val Hoyle has done so much for our community and our state over many years. I met Val at United Way of Lane County over 20 years ago where we worked together to build support for high-quality public education that begins at birth. Val understands that ensuring children and families have food, shelter and health care are necessary for school and life readiness. She was a fierce advocate then, and she is an even fiercer advocate today. She’s proven that she has our interests at heart in so many ways — she helped us raise the minimum wage, and brought family-wage […]

Patricia Arrera

Patricia Arrera, 80, of Eugene, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. She was an artist known for her ceramic masks, which are permanently displayed at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon. A celebration of life will be held in 2027. Musgrove Family Mortuary is handling the arrangements.