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Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,
Mondays have always been one of my favorite days. I know I’m odd in that way — and a plethora of others, if I’m being honest. For all the people who look forward to the start of a new week: Here’s to you!
Ashli Blow will be in Portland today as the case brought by local emergency doctors against PeaceHealth and a staffing corporation reconvenes in federal court. She looks at what will happen today, and if you need to catch up, you can read her past coverage here.
It’s not often that judicial races are contested in Lane County, but this year, residents get a choice for Circuit Court judge. Jaime Adame takes a deep dive into the two candidates, one incumbent and one challenger, hoping to take a spot on the bench.
It’s budget season and Lookout continues to report on challenges across our community. Today, Lillian Schrock-Clevenger reports on the Springfield budget, which includes cuts to the library, but adds fire staffing. Lillian has all the details.
The union representing substitute teachers at Eugene School District 4J has reached a contract agreement with the district, Lilly St. Angelo reports. If ratified, members will receive a pay bump.
Sunday, we published the first of our editorial board endorsements with our choices for the Lane County Board of County Commissioners and the Lane County Circuit Court judge. Today, we publish our choices for the Eugene City Council races.
There was no shortage of Letters to the Editor published over the weekend. Here they are to help you catch up:
- Sean VanGordon is the embodiment of Lane County values
- My neighborhood of 50 years will be in good hands with John Barofsky leading it
- Lockdown drills have become the norm. School and political leaders must do better.
- Judge Amit Kapoor brings intelligence, humility and a commitment to justice
- Civic engagement and business experience makes one Eugene City Council candidate stand out
- How much more dysfunction can Springfield take from its county commissioner?
- How to improve Eugene’s poor air quality? Start by getting rid of this yard care menace.
- David Loveall will fight for lower taxes. Sean VanGordon? Not so much.
Stories you might have missed over the weekend …
- Dorcas Smucker: When the time is right, the waiting ends and the gift appears
- Life-saving AED devices now in place at outdoor sites in Eugene, Springfield
- Where political signs are allowed — and banned — in Eugene-Springfield
- Bicyclist killed in River Road collision
- A good law tells people what they can and can’t do. Lane County Watersheds Bill of Rights does neither.
- A temple comes to town — and all are invited to learn
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PeaceHealth ER transition in court: Heading into Day 4
By Ashli Blow
A federal judge is expected to hear more witness testimony on in a case about PeaceHealth’s transition of emergency room doctors. The issue in court is boiling down to who has control, the judge has said.
Proposed city budget would reduce Springfield library programing and hours
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
The budget committee will review and discuss the proposed 2027 budget during public meetings Monday through Wednesday this week, and the public can provide comments during the first meeting.
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