Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Improving mental health care requires rethinking the "front door"
Before policymakers debate expanding inpatient beds or investing in specialized programs, we need to make access simple, predictable and humane at the very first point of contact.
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1mSpringfield Police Department plans National Night Out event Tuesday
The Springfield Police Department is planning a National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamette Sports Park.
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2mWildfire smoke expected to settle in Lane County
A wind shift is expected to carry wildfire smoke into Lane County later Monday, Aug. 3, with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels for people who are sensitive to it.
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I've worked on Eugene's homelessness issues for decades. Monique DeSpain's views are all wrong. | Letter to the editor
Congressional candidate Monique DeSpain has a vision for ending homelessness. Unfortunately, it is based on a myth that addictions and mental illness are the primary causes of homelessness. They are not. Basing public policy on such a myth will help some individuals, but will do nothing to solve the larger issue. In their book, “Homelessness […]
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9mTen budget-friendly summer activities in Eugene, Springfield for kids, adults
From museums to farms, stave off the boredom and screen time with one of these local adventures.
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6mThe bonds between us can't be replicated — which is cause for gratitude and grief
I am learning to be grateful for each person’s unique contribution to my life.