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Prosecutor raises fresh claim of ‘DoorDash’ tactic at hearing for suspect in Asian American burglaries By Jaime Adame buff.ly/iPD1XZE
Prosecutor raises fresh claim of ‘DoorDash’ tactic at hearing for suspect in Asian American burglaries
A federal magistrate judge ordered the suspect’s release. But she immediately stayed her order pending a prosecutor’s appeal, and the suspect remains in custody.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Springfield mayor, city manager acknowledge public concerns about possible library cuts By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/jOpU0lS
Springfield mayor, city manager acknowledge public concerns about possible library cuts
After six people spoke at a recent City Council meeting about their concerns about potential cuts to the library, city officials explained any cuts would be explored in the spring.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Owner of new Springfield home goods shop is a believer in brick-and-mortar By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/dOU8CJk
Owner of new Springfield home goods shop is a believer in brick-and-mortar
Kania Edelberg opened Beyond Milepost24 last month to sell custom sofas, home goods and vintage treasures. 
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November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Travel Lane County indoor sports push about increasing opportunity | Letter to the editor By Letters to the Editor buff.ly/LX6EZMF
Travel Lane County indoor sports push about increasing opportunity | Letter to the editor
Lane County has a long-standing shortage of indoor practice space for local athletes. A multi-use indoor facility would bring visitors on weekends and give local kids a dependable place to practice during...
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November 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Give the gift of access: Support NextStep Recycling’s holiday drive By Makenna Chasmar buff.ly/cQVUSEQ
Give the gift of access: Support NextStep Recycling’s holiday drive
As the holiday season approaches, we at NextStep Recycling are especially in need of your support. Located in Eugene, Oregon, we are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing technology and training...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
University of Oregon professor arrested on suspicion of encouraging child sex abuse By Jaime Adame buff.ly/zCLIhyE
University of Oregon professor arrested on suspicion of encouraging child sex abuse
In a statement soon after the arrest of Andrew Goble, a history professor, the university said he has been placed on administrative leave.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Coats of care: Warming hearts and lives this winter  By Makenna Chasmar buff.ly/fLGcZQd
Coats of care: Warming hearts and lives this winter 
Join us in the Coat Drive Eugene to support the homeless community and help individuals regain stability and a second chance.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This time of year reminds us just how much local giving matters.
We’re spotlighting 12 nonprofits doing transformative work across Lane County.
Take a moment to explore, share, and uplift the organizations strengthening our community every day. 🌟
Where your gifts go far: 12 Lane County nonprofits leading local change
As the year winds down, Lane County nonprofits are gearing up, meeting rising needs, and reminding us why local giving matters.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Most Lane County schools make little progress on attendance By Lilly St. Angelo buff.ly/UincbJj
Most Lane County schools make little progress on attendance
Several districts in Lane County lost progress on attendance gains, while a few remained relatively steady. A few districts, including Oakridge and Crow-Apple-Lorane, increased their regular attenders.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Eugene voters to decide two city charter changes in May election By Grace Chinowsky buff.ly/rMT9SAr
Eugene voters to decide two city charter changes in May election
Councilors voted Wednesday to place two charter amendments on the May 19, 2026, ballot, including eliminating gendered pronouns and ending the requirement that department heads live in city limits.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
ODOT delays closure of Springfield Main Street bridge till after holidays  By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/f1uKx0F
ODOT delays closure of Springfield Main Street bridge till after holidays 
The Oregon Department of Transportation is postponing a full closure of the Springfield Main Street Bridge until January, after receiving community feedback. The department had intended to close the historic...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oregon officials investigate crabbing gear that entangled whale By Ashli Blow buff.ly/PMhTjot
Oregon officials investigate crabbing gear that entangled whale
Wildlife officials are investigating how a young humpback whale became entangled in crab gear before it stranded Wildlife experts are trying to figure out how a young humpback whale became tangled in...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Oregon can’t afford tax rebates for the rich By Juan Carlos Ordonez buff.ly/UnqWZ1r
Oregon can't afford tax rebates for the rich
Due to actions by Congress, Oregon’s finances have soured. Even so, the state is about to spend a lot of money on the tax rebate known as the “kicker.”
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November 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Officials identify man shot last week by Eugene police By Jaime Adame buff.ly/g6HA0W3
Officials identify man shot last week by Eugene police
The man shot by Eugene police sustained non-life threatening injuries. After being released from the hospital, he’s been charged with unlawfully using a weapon in connection with reports on Nov. 12...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
District attorney rules fatal shooting at Walmart was self-defense By Jaime Adame buff.ly/MxUZEBA
District attorney rules fatal shooting at Walmart was self-defense
The man who shot Jaime Javier Lagarda-Govea did so after seeing him draw a firearm from his waistband, Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa said. Parosa said the self-defense determination...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Eugene police officer testifies in civil trial over fatal shooting By Jaime Adame buff.ly/DzAhIbG
Eugene police officer testifies in civil trial over fatal shooting
Eugene police officer Samuel Tykol testified about his initial encounter with Eliborio “Eli” Rodrigues Jr., whom he fatally shot in 2019. The civil trial began Monday.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
White Bird sues former employee, new crisis care nonprofit By Grace Chinowsky buff.ly/q7LChP2
White Bird sues former employee, new crisis care nonprofit
The complaint alleges a staffer downloaded confidential files that were “likely used for the benefit” of Willamette Valley Crisis Care, which the complaint says is misusing the CAHOOTS trademark.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Over a third of K-12 students in Oregon miss more than 10% of school days By Khushboo Rathore / Oregon Journalism Project buff.ly/X82WVQH
Over a third of K-12 students in Oregon miss more than 10% of school days
10% is the threshold at which students are defined as “chronically absent.” A new report showed one bright spot: Kindergarten absenteeism had improved.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Churchill, Crow aim for spots in football title games By Mike McInally buff.ly/UY4nDtg
Churchill, Crow aim for spots in football title games
Both 5A Churchill and 1A Crow will be underdogs in their semifinal football games — but that’s nothing new for the Lancers and the Cougars.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our View: Reasons to test Alton Baker Park soil are growing By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board buff.ly/DZE3Kgo
Our View: Reasons to test Alton Baker Park soil are growing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found more than 30 years ago that chemicals from the closed Day Island Landfill beneath Alton Baker Park could migrate through groundwater. But neither the state...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Bringing people and resources together so everyone in Lane County can thrive By Makenna Chasmar buff.ly/s1li7B8
Bringing people and resources together so everyone in Lane County can thrive
It shouldn’t be hard for folks to thrive in Lane County. It’s a place of beautiful scenery, caring neighbors, and vibrant communities. But many people still struggle to get by. ALICE Families in Lane...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
PacifiCorp agrees to pay 1,400 survivors of 2020 Labor Day fires By Jeff Manning / Oregon Journalism Project buff.ly/P5r2SeM
PacifiCorp agrees to pay 1,400 survivors of 2020 Labor Day fires
The Portland utility that faces crushing financial liability for a wave of destructive wildfires that killed five, injured many others, and caused widespread damage, has reached another big settlement...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Lookout reporting on ICE jail detainments puts sensationalism over context | Letter to the editor By Letters to the Editor buff.ly/Bdu6Z3V
Lookout reporting on ICE jail detainments puts sensationalism over context | Letter to the editor
I was concerned to see Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s article about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer detaining people at the Lane County Jail leaning toward sensationalism around ICE...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM