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New contract gives Springfield teachers 4% annual raise for 2 years
The agreement has been approved by both the school board and the union. Among other changes, the two-year deal also gives elementary school teachers more weekly prep time.
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2mAmid national blood shortage, Junction City to host blood drive
The American Red Cross declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis, July 27, after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low, limiting the distribution of the most commonly transfused blood, type O blood, to hospitals. Lane County residents can roll up their sleeves and donate blood Friday, Aug. 7, at a drive hosted by the American Red Cross and Junction City High School Leadership. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Junction City High School gym, 1135 W 6th Ave., Junction City. Eligible type O, B- or A- donors are encouraged to consider a Power […]
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45mA dad deported. A family fractured.
Misael Garcia-Lopez built a life in Eugene. An ICE arrest sent him back to Mexico. His family had to decide where to call home.
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51mPadre deportado, familia dividida
Misael Garcia-Lopez built a life in Eugene. An ICE arrest sent him back to Mexico. His family had to decide where to call home.
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7mHow we reported the Garcia Lopez family's story
Reporter Grace Chinowsky reflects on the six months of reporting behind Lookout's story of the Garcia Lopez family, and the trust that made it possible.
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4mWe invest in journalism with impact. We can only do that because of your support.
There were many things that I wanted us to create when we built the Lookout Eugene-Springfield newsroom. One was a culture of saying: “Yes.” Maybe it was because I’ve been told “no” so much in my career that I believe if someone has a good idea, we need to do everything we can to say […]