Let’s say you finished Wordle before your coffee is ready. Or you have three recipes open in three different tabs, none of which you have actually made. Or you follow at least one other team in addition to the Ducks closely enough that a trade announcement can genuinely affect the rest of your morning.

None of that has anything to do with local news. That is kind of the point.

Lookout covers Lane County: issues in public health, the environment, the county and city governments, a number of school districts. Our sports, food and arts coverage keeps you up to date. Local is what Lookout does, but we know you’ve got a rich, full life outside of keeping track of what’s happening here.

That’s why we are now glad to announce Lookout Plus. Our new program adds a great new benefit at no cost to all our members who pay $250 or more for an annual membership.

Starting now, Lookout Plus gives you something for the rest of your day and week. Eligible annual members choose a year of complimentary access to one New York Times product: Games, Cooking or The Athletic.

Most importantly, your membership still does its primary job: supports the second-largest newsroom in Oregon, tirelessly bringing you the news every day, throughout the day. But now, we’re glad to give you this perk to enjoy as well.

One Lookout Plus membership. You pick what comes with it.

What Lookout Plus includes

Everything Lookout publishes: all of our reporting, newsletters, the app and any member-only events and opportunities. Plus a year of complimentary access to your choice of one of the following:

  • New York Times Games: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, The Crossword, Strands and the new two-player Crossplay.
  • New York Times Cooking: Recipes, guides and collections for weeknight dinners, weekend projects and everything in between.
  • The Athletic: In-depth sports reporting and analysis across professional and college sports.

Worth knowing: if you already subscribe to one of these New York Times products, redeeming the benefit for that same product will not extend your existing subscription. Pick the one you do not already have.

Already a member?

Lookout Plus membership depends on your current plan:

  • Founding members and One-for-One members: You’re already eligible! Lookout Plus is included at no extra cost. Keep your membership active and claim your New York Times benefit when you’re ready.  Claim your benefit below or respond to an email you’ll get this week.
  • Annual members ($180) who have already renewed at $250: You’re also eligible! Your membership converts to Lookout Plus automatically at no extra cost. Claim your benefit below or respond to an email you’ll get this week.
  • Annual members ($180) whose membership hasn’t renewed yet: You are eligible when your membership renews, or you can renew early and get the benefit now. We’re sending you an email with the how-to details. Whenever you renew at the $250 rate or above, your membership converts to Lookout Plus automatically and you claim your benefit.
  • Monthly members: Monthly plans aren’t yet eligible for the New York Times benefit. Upgrading to an annual Lookout Plus membership is how you get Lookout Plus. Keep an eye on your inbox. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to upgrade by the end of the month.

Claim Your Benefit Now: If you are already eligible, you can also claim your New York Times benefit now. Go to lookouteugene-springfield.com/nyt→

Not yet a member?

Annual Lookout Plus members receive a year of complimentary access to their choice of New York Times Games, Cooking or The Athletic. Wordle and Spelling Bee, a few thousand recipes, or coverage of your favorite sports teams that goes deeper than a wire recap.

Join as an annual member today and activate your benefit.

Thank you for reading Lookout Eugene-Springfield — and enjoying all of the growing benefits of membership.

Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Know More. Every Day.

With appreciation, 

Dann Miller, executive editor
Jim Danzer, director of revenue & partnerships
Olivia Desgrange, community & student engagement manager

Dann Miller is the executive editor of Lookout Eugene-Springfield, bringing decades of leadership experience in both traditional and digital newsrooms.