Florence blooms with tradition: 118th Rhododendron Festival returns May 15-18

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 […]

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.

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.

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

Arborists say the emerald ash borer is likely already in Lane County, and they urge residents to be informed and take action.