Deputy injured as Springfield man arrested on suspicion of Glenwood burglary By Jaime Adame
Deputy injured as Springfield man arrested on suspicion of Glenwood burglaryA deputy sustained a major cut Friday, July 31, after responding to a reported assault of a convenience store employee by a man who allegedly then left and menaced others in Glenwood, the Lane County…lookouteugene-springfield.comSettlement ends lawsuit against city of Springfield over police response to 2020 protest By Jaime Adame
Settlement ends lawsuit against city of Springfield over police response to 2020 protestThe $700,000 settlement ends more than five years of litigation over claims that included First Amendment and excessive force violations by Springfield police against protesters marching after what…lookouteugene-springfield.comVideo in excessive force lawsuit shows Eugene officer punch handcuffed man in face, use Taser By Jaime Adame
Video in excessive force lawsuit shows Eugene officer punch handcuffed man in face, use TaserThe plaintiff in the lawsuit, 41-year-old Jehoshaphat Commandest, says he suffered a brain injury, ruptured blood vessels in an eye and “significant facial bruising” in the January 2025 encounter…lookouteugene-springfield.comFire breaks out near Goshen By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff
Fire breaks out near GoshenSmoke is rising near Goshen, as seen from tower cameras operated by the University of Oregon. A fire started around 3:45 p.m. at Willamette Highway and Rosewold Lane, according to WatchDuty. This is…lookouteugene-springfield.comSee how Samba Ja, Eugene’s samba-reggae drum group, builds a rhythm piece by piece By Annie Aguiar
See how Samba Ja, Eugene’s samba-reggae drum group, builds a rhythm piece by pieceSamba Ja, a Eugene drum group specializing in Brazilian Afro-Samba, is celebrating 25 years with a festival this weekend. Watch how the group builds a drum rhythm with individual musicians.lookouteugene-springfield.comFriday event in Kesey Square will feature Mexican music and Caribbean dance By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Friday event in Kesey Square will feature Mexican music and Caribbean danceThe free event, open to the public, is the last in a series of events by Comunidad y Herencia Cultural.lookouteugene-springfield.comLane County commissioners OK $1.3 million settlement in foreclosure proceeds case By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Lane County commissioners OK $1.3 million settlement in foreclosure proceeds caseThe class-action lawsuit was initiated by a man who said the county sold his foreclosed property in Springfield for more than the property taxes owed and kept the nearly $87,000 in profits.lookouteugene-springfield.comPerfect storm of big construction projects squeezes small campus-area shops By Taylor Goebel
Perfect storm of big construction projects squeezes small campus-area shopsBig developments underway near Alder and 13th have reduced foot traffic and parking. Small shops are fighting to stay open.lookouteugene-springfield.comMysterious brain disease found in euthanized bear captured in south Eugene By Ashli Blow
Mysterious brain disease found in euthanized bear captured in south EugeneA young animal tested positive for viral encephalitis — a brain disease that has sickened black bears in California and Nevada since 2014, with no proven cause. Sick bears can lose their fear of…lookouteugene-springfield.comNearly lost, kids theater camp takes big step up thanks to well-established local troupe By Annie Aguiar
Nearly lost, kids theater camp takes big step up thanks to well-established local troupeThe youth theater group has been conducting its summer camp sessions at downtown Eugene’s Oregon Contemporary Theatre. This weekend, the teenage version of “Chicago” will mark the end of their time…lookouteugene-springfield.comMan sentenced to more than six years in prison for killing Cottage Grove woman By Jaime Adame
Man sentenced to more than six years in prison for killing Cottage Grove womanAnthony Tyrrell’s murder trial had been scheduled to start next week, and several comments on social media expressed disappointment with the sentence arrived at through negotiations with prosecutors.lookouteugene-springfield.comA ‘EUG’ change downtown: $45k letters installed outside of Hult Center By Annie Aguiar
A ‘EUG’ change downtown: $45k letters installed outside of Hult CenterThe city of Eugene has installed three large letters in front of the Hult Center. We want to know: What do you think of the “EUG” installation?lookouteugene-springfield.comOregon public universities expect Trump changes to graduate student loans will hurt enrollment By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon public universities expect Trump changes to graduate student loans will hurt enrollmentDespite court orders pausing new caps on graduate student loan borrowing, universities said enrollment is declining because of confusion and uncertainty.lookouteugene-springfield.comNew trail, open for hiking and cycling, expands Eugene’s Ridgeline Trail system By Grace Chinowsky
New trail, open for hiking and cycling, expands Eugene's Ridgeline Trail systemThe $1.5 million project, completed in July, features about 2.5 miles of new trail in south Eugene.lookouteugene-springfield.comA whirlwind summer behind him, it’s time for Ducks star Dante Moore to stoke the ‘fire’ By Tyson Alger
A whirlwind summer behind him, it's time for Ducks star Dante Moore to stoke the ‘fire’He went to Japan, danced on stage at Zach Bryan and wound up on the cover of a video game. Now, it's time for Dante Moore to get back to work.lookouteugene-springfield.comAn oak prairie becomes one neighborhood’s last line of defense By Ashli Blow
An oak prairie becomes one neighborhood's last line of defenseAt Dorris Ranch, land managers are restoring a native oak prairie — using prescribed burns and fuel reduction — to create a buffer between wildlands and the neighborhood above it.lookouteugene-springfield.comSpringfield police seek information about vehicle that struck bicyclist on Main Street By Jaime Adame
Springfield police seek information about vehicle that struck bicyclist on Main StreetSpringfield police are asking for help identifying a vehicle that struck a bicyclist Monday, July 27, on the 4500 block of Main Street.lookouteugene-springfield.comBuilding a log cabin requires cutting down trees. Easier said than done. By William L. Sullivan
Building a log cabin requires cutting down trees. Easier said than done.After we jerked the blade back and forth for a minute with little effect, my wife got to the heart of the matter: “Don’t push; pull."lookouteugene-springfield.comSince pandemic Oregon state spending has far outpaced inflation, population growth By Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project
Since pandemic Oregon state spending has far outpaced inflation, population growthPart of the reason is a massive expansion of health insurance for low-income Oregonians. Now the feds are pulling back matching funds and the state is left holding the bag.lookouteugene-springfield.comThings to do: Take in an outdoor concert, dive into a basement, and lots more — mostly free By Annie Aguiar
Things to do: Take in an outdoor concert, dive into a basement, and lots more — mostly freeThe most expensive event on this week’s roundup of things to do will cost you $5. (Not including the new “Spider-Man.”)lookouteugene-springfield.com