Never miss a headline
Sign up for Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s free email newsletters to get the latest Lane County news delivered straight to your inbox.
A kid’s ticket to summer fun: 1Passes go on sale starting Fridayย
Community members can begin purchasing 1Passes this Friday, May 8, which allow kids to access summer activities throughout Eugene and Springfield. For a one-time cost of $60, 1Pass holders can visitโฆ
Public comments decry library cuts during Springfield Budget Committee meeting
The committee will review and provide input on the proposed 2027 budget Tuesday and Wednesday evenings before voting on the budget. After the committee approves the budget, the City Council willโฆ
Sign Up for Your Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter
A free weekday morning email roundup of local headlines, events, crime, road work and more. Not sure what newsletter is right for you? Check out the boundary maps here.
LATEST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTERS
Proposed city budget would reduce Springfield library programming and hours
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.
Willamalane asking voters for bump in property taxes to keep programs and services
The May 19 primary ballot measure will ask community members in Springfieldโs park and recreation district to approve a five-year local option levy of 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.โฆ
Founding Marketing Partners
All Lookout content is freely accessible for the first 90 days, thanks to the generous support of our Founding Marketing Partners. These community-minded businesses share Lookoutโs belief in the power of strong local news to help make Lane County a better place for all who live here.

Springfield school district begins search for interim superintendent
Springfield schools community members have until May 8 to give input on the interim superintendent search through a survey. The school board will screen and narrow down candidates with small stakeholderโฆ
3 Republicans vie for Senate District 6 seat after incumbent barred from running
Sen. Cedric Hayden is ineligible for reelection this year under an Oregon measure that disqualifies legislators if they have 10 unexcused absences from floor sessions.
Local news for Lane County โ powered by members
Lookout Eugene-Springfield is a digital-only daily news source covering the stories, people, and decisions shaping Lane County. Your membership supports independent local reporting and helps build a strong foundation for local journalism in this community.
Members gain unlimited access to all our coverage on our website and app, plus article gifting and invites to member-only events with our newsroom.
Springfield City Council swears in interim Ward 4 councilorย
Councilors also discussed increases in city fees based on inflation and rising labor costs.ย
Eugene Marathon draws thousands, from first-timers to Olympic hopefuls
Runners from all 50 states and 27 countries took to Eugeneโs streets Sunday for the cityโs annual marathon and half marathon.
Oregon House District 7 Democrat primary | Fireside vs. Huffman vs. Rodley
Whoever wins the Democratic primary in May will likely face Republican Adam Wilson in the November general election.
Efforts to recall 3 Springfield school board members fade, wonโt be on ballot
After three members of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve midyear teacher layoffs in January, three Springfield residents announced plans to recall them. But two of themโฆ
