My neighborhood of 50 years will be in good hands with John Barofsky leading it | Letter to the editor

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 […]

Planet Fitness locations pop up locally where Rite Aids have closed

A Massachusetts company operates four clubs in Eugene and Springfield — with more on the way.

Lane County says it will cut 23 positions at its 'safety net' primary care clinics

Facing a multimillion-dollar deficit, Community Health Centers of Lane County administrators plan workforce reductions as federal policy changes and state programs reshape healthcare affordability and access. The union representing the workers expressed disappointment, while the department director said the cuts are needed to continue essential public health services.

Police find hidden camera, suspect it's linked to burglary ring targeting Asians

Eugene police said the camera was found hidden in landscaping and was monitoring an Asian family.