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73rd annual Christmas Parade will roll through Springfield on Saturday Holiday floats will travel the streets of Springfield this Saturday, Dec. 6, for the 73rd annual Springfield Christmas Parade. The theme for this year’s festivities is Enchanted Snowman Forest.  The...

73rd annual Christmas Parade will roll through Springfield on Saturday By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/aucgwkj

Springfield Library director outlines example of what $500,000 budget cut could look like The scenario calls for cutting three staff positions, one day of operation and $89,000 from the book budget. City officials will determine any cuts to the library during the budget process next spring. 

Springfield Library director outlines example of what $500,000 budget cut could look like By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger buff.ly/MgMlYHc

‘It’s almost like the building’s alive’: WOW Hall marks 50 years of music and more WOW-A-Thon raised the money to save the historic building from demolition in 1975. WOW-A-Thon II is to celebrate 50 years of music and community since then.

‘It’s almost like the building’s alive’: WOW Hall marks 50 years of music and more By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/rPePXJ8

This grief is like a 600-pound weight, carried all day — and surely for many days to come The loss of our 30-year-old son was so sudden, so unexpected, so confounding that it’s hard to know where to even look for the way forward.

This grief is like a 600-pound weight, carried all day — and surely for many days to come By Dorcas Smucker lookouteugene-springfield.com?p=230851

Oregon’s rookie attorney general has been busy suing Donald Trump A conversation with Dan Rayfield on: how he chooses which cases against the Trump administration Oregon will sign on to; how he responds to Oregonians who support Trump; why he makes his own sourdough...

Oregon’s rookie attorney general has been busy suing Donald Trump By Oregon Journalism Project buff.ly/kTIvpHI

4J budget committee members receive training on their role, with deep cuts on the horizon Eugene School District 4J brought two school budget experts in to speak to community members who serve on the budget committee about what they can and cannot do, emphasizing that members cannot make programming...

4J budget committee members receive training on their role, with deep cuts on the horizon By Lilly St. Angelo buff.ly/SZ6U4Pr

Man arrested after pipe bomb found in vehicle, Eugene police say A man suspected of eluding police was found Wednesday, Dec. 3, with a device in his vehicle identified as a pipe bomb, Eugene police said.

Man arrested after pipe bomb found in vehicle, Eugene police say By Jaime Adame buff.ly/DGsydTE

Join us in supporting Food for Lane County this holiday season Lookout Eugene-Springfield partners with Food for Lane County to donate meals to neighbors in need.

Join us in supporting Food for Lane County this holiday season By Olivia Desgrange buff.ly/tku1vgk

Progressive organizer, archaeologist to run for Springfield legislative seat Ky Fireside, who has been active in the opposition to license-plate reader cameras, has filed to run for the seat that will be vacated by the retiring John Lively.

Progressive organizer, archaeologist to run for Springfield legislative seat By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle buff.ly/DZyk6Qy

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will run for reelection The governor framed herself as a champion of the state’s values and someone who will stand up to President Donald Trump, but she also faces being held responsible for a sluggish economy, a housing crisis...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will run for reelection By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle buff.ly/Mok6yz5

Providers report denials in PacificSource-Trillium Medicaid transition Oregon Health Authority is working to manage a transition that will shift 96,000 Medicaid members in Lane County from PacificSource to Trillium. Some providers in behavioral health, already credentialed...

Providers report denials in PacificSource-Trillium Medicaid transition By Ashli Blow buff.ly/bhmbH4t

Woman sues, alleging sexual grooming while she attended Junction City High School Sofia Miranda filed a lawsuit alleging that her teacher, Mike Shultz, touched her inappropriately and made suggestive comments while in the classroom alone together. She is claiming $750,000 in damages.

Woman sues, alleging sexual grooming while she attended Junction City High School By Lilly St. Angelo buff.ly/qIgXUx2

Things to do: Charlie Brown jazz, three art shows and a 50th anniversary festival An art walk (and a hop), Eugene Symphony’s take on the “Elf” score and a 1990s-style dance showcase are on the cultural calendar this week.

Things to do: Charlie Brown jazz, three art shows and a 50th anniversary festival By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/kR8XCsk

30-foot grand fir goes up in Kesey Square Before dawn on Wednesday, community partners gathered downtown to watch as a Christmas tree went up at Willamette and Broadway, ahead of the Holiday Night Out event on Friday.

30-foot grand fir goes up in Kesey Square By Grace Chinowsky buff.ly/CvRMljT

Photos: Undefeated Ducks take on the Oregon State Beavers The Ducks beat Oregon State 96-73 and move to 10-0 on the season.

Photos: Undefeated Ducks take on the Oregon State Beavers By Isaac Wasserman buff.ly/ed0YrLv

Hot shooting gets Ducks to 10-0 in 96-73 dismantling of Beavers The Oregon women didn’t need much defense on Wednesday — not on a 68% shooting night that produced their biggest-ever home win over Oregon State.

Hot shooting gets Ducks to 10-0 in 96-73 dismantling of Beavers By Tyson Alger buff.ly/dpjaE3t

Ducks counter coordinator losses with record recruiting haul After the departures of key coaches this week, Oregon regrouped in the best way it knows how: with a best-ever signing class.

Ducks counter coordinator losses with record recruiting haul By Tyson Alger buff.ly/x8hbHGw

Judge refuses to let suspect in Asian American burglaries be freed pending trial A suspect linked to an alleged burglary ring targeting Asian American business owners in Oregon and Washington must be kept in custody, a judge ruled after a court hearing. Advocates for the Asian American...

Judge refuses to let suspect in Asian American burglaries be freed pending trial By Jaime Adame buff.ly/ABbQsiv

What have we been listening to this year? Breaking down Lookout’s Spotify Wrapped recaps  We take a look at our staff results for top songs and artists of 2025, from Spotify and Apple Music roundups of our yearly listening habits.

What have we been listening to this year? Breaking down Lookout’s Spotify Wrapped recaps  By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/PBzfTyq

County commissioners hear about law enforcement needs, explore possible new funding sources  Lane County officials are eying revenue options for the sheriff's office to increase rural patrol in the region.

County commissioners hear about law enforcement needs, explore possible new funding sources  By Ben Botkin buff.ly/dTyWeDE

Police use dog in search for downtown Eugene assault suspect; no arrests made An assault that left a man with life-threatening injuries triggered a heavy police presence in downtown Eugene on the night of Tuesday, Dec. 3, a Eugene police spokesperson said.

Police use dog in search for downtown Eugene assault suspect; no arrests made By Jaime Adame buff.ly/Ab9B371

Trump's comments show ignorance of a soldier's duty | Letter to the editor President Donald Trump’s social media posts and threats to investigate in response to Democrats’ video reminding soldiers of their duty to disobey unlawful orders are horrid.

Trump’s comments show ignorance of a soldier’s duty | Letter to the editor By Letters to the Editor buff.ly/xtuTX5t

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.

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. 🌟

A good soak in a hot tub might beat a sauna for health benefits By Nick Houtman Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but hot tubs might offer greater health benefits. That’s the takeaway from a new study done by researchers...

A good soak in a hot tub might beat a sauna for health benefits By Makenna Chasmar buff.ly/n7eOzk2

Last call at Sam Bond’s Garage (for now) The Whiteaker bar and venue closed this week, ahead of a pending sale of Sam Bond's Garage. More information on new ownership is expected next year.

Last call at Sam Bond’s Garage (for now) By Annie Aguiar buff.ly/CEAdPjc

As cameras remain paused, Eugene police adopt revised license-plate reader policy The policy recommendation, which came from the citizens’ advisory Police Commission, concerned which police agencies may directly access data identifying vehicles.

As cameras remain paused, Eugene police adopt revised license-plate reader policy By Jaime Adame buff.ly/vq5vihg

City Club of Eugene to host conversation about health care The Friday, Dec. 5, meeting of the City Club of Eugene features a conversation about health care in Lane County and Oregon

City Club of Eugene to host conversation about health care By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff buff.ly/HWKGoEW

Photos: Ducks lose to USC, 82-77 Although Oregon kept it close in the second half, the Trojans pulled away in the final two minutes.

Photos: Ducks lose to USC, 82-77 By Sarah Lorge Butler buff.ly/uWPhYIw

The Inside Look with Ken Woody and Tyson: Autzen for the holidays The Ducks clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff a home playoff game seems likely.

The Inside Look with Ken Woody and Tyson: Autzen for the holidays By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff buff.ly/ZEXkwzc

Lane County, Eugene officials to work on land-use plan with eye toward more housing  Eugene and Lane County officials are working on comprehensive and land use planning that could aid the development of homes in the region.

Lane County, Eugene officials to work on land-use plan with eye toward more housing  By Ben Botkin buff.ly/m1DBKGD