Lookout Eugene-Springfield

06/20/2026

OPINION: To hear the head of the agency tasked with treating psychiatric patients avoid questions about failures of the hospital under her oversight just furthers the opacity that’s been offered instead of transparency. Read the column by Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board here:

To hear the head of the agency tasked with treating psychiatric patients avoid questions about failures of the hospital under her oversight just furthers the opacity that’s been offered instead of transparency.

06/19/2026

The Sugar Beets, formed at UO in 1990, is releasing its first songbook, a project led by band member and UO graduate student Jack McGaughey, who saw the need to transcribe decades of previously not-written-down music.

06/19/2026

This week, Oregon State Hospital managers told state lawmakers they are creating a “culture of safety” following a string of patient deaths and violations of care standards. A lawmaker questioned how a patient could be in seclusion for months while hospital workers failed to follow minimum federal requirements.

06/19/2026

The agency, Business Oregon, missed its job creation goal nine out of the past 10 years — even as it has lowered its goals. Recommendations for change are expected when the governor's Prosperity Council releases its final report next week. Read the story from Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project

The agency, Business Oregon, missed its job creation goal nine out of the past 10 years — even as it has lowered its goals. Recommendations for change are expected when the governor's Prosperity Council releases its final report next week.

06/19/2026

The group, formed at UO in 1990, is releasing its first songbook, a project led by band member and UO graduate student Jack McGaughey, who saw the need to transcribe decades of previously not-written-down music. Read the story from Annie Aguiar

The Sugar Beets, a long-standing Eugene-based Americana band, is releasing their first songbook, "The Sugar Beets Songbook — Vol. 1.” Led by band member and UO graduate student Jack McGaughey, the songbook transcribes decades of previously not-written-down music.

06/19/2026

OPINION: Preventable errors have cast uncomfortable spotlights on the work of financial leaders at Eugene School District 4J and Springfield Public Schools. What matters now is what administrators and school boards do to improve their budgeting processes and restore trust with their communities. Read the column by Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board here:

Preventable mistakes have cast uncomfortable spotlights on financial leaders at Eugene School District 4J and Springfield Public Schools.

06/19/2026

The Springfield Public Library kicked off its summer reading program Wednesday morning with a Tahitian dance presentation, with dancers inviting kids to learn the movements themselves. The event was the first in a nine-week series of multicultural events in the library's fountain plaza. Read the story from Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

The Springfield Public Library kicked off its summer reading program Wednesday morning with a Tahitian dance presentation, with dancers inviting kids to learn the movements themselves. The event was the first in a nine-week series of multicultural events in the library's fountain plaza.

06/19/2026

Lighten the load by removing fruit or brace branches to provide extra support. Read the story from John Fischer

Lighten the load by removing fruit or brace branches to provide extra support.

06/19/2026

The hearing is scheduled to resume Monday, when closing arguments are expected to take place. Read the story from Jaime Adame

The hearing in a lawsuit about whether to remove a temporary fence at the building is scheduled to resume Monday, when closing arguments are expected to take place.

06/19/2026

Eugene police said they worked with other agencies as part of a yearlong investigation with searches executed in Eugene and Lakeside. Read the story from Jaime Adame

Eugene police seized 77 grams of fentanyl from the 1700 block of Gilham Road as part of a year-long drug investigation that led to three arrests, police said Thursday, June 18.