Henry McKinnon, 5, hangs off of his dad, Tristan McKinnon through the isles of Eugene True Value Hardware in Eugene, September 26, 2025. “My grandpa used to bring me here all the time,” said Tristan who grew up in Eugene. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFA
As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos from around Lane County.
Jennifer Ruef watches one of her diving students from the 5-meter platform at Amazon Pool in Eugene, Aug. 27, 2025. Ruef is a competitive diver, professor at the University of Oregon and teaches diving at Amazon Pool and Willamalane Park Swim Center. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAAmiya Varble holds a sign on the Ferry Street Bridge during the ‘No Kings 2’ protest in Eugene, Oct. 18, 2025. She danced while listening to “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAKicker for the North Eugene Highlanders Mylee Johannsen poses for a portrait after practice at North Eugene High School in Eugene, Sept. 4, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAA performer walks in a parade at the Oregon Country Fair near Veneta, July 12, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAJordon Davison (0) of the Oregon Ducks dives for the end zone for a touchdown against the Montana State Bobcats, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFASiena Shaddon kisses Timothy goodbye before leaving him at the Lane County Fair for the final time in Eugene, July 26, 2025. “It is definitely sad for a little bit. You spend all this time with him and then, like, you don’t have him anymore,” said Shaddon. “But at the same time, he had such an amazing life, and he was treated so well.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFALara Ravitch, a Russian professor at the University of Oregon, reads Russian literature in the spa at Amazon Pool in Eugene, Aug. 13, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAThree generations of Gaurav Arora’s family, including his wife Shyla and son Yuvaan (right), wait to celebrate with him following his naturalization ceremony at the U.S. District Court in Eugene, Oct. 23, 2025. “I came here visiting,” said Gaurav. “This time I came here and that is when I met her. I decided to stay with her and stay here.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAReigning Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall competes in the women’s long jump during the 2025 USATF Outdoor and Para Championships in Eugene, July 31, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFASantiago Lopez-Vasquez practices a dance backstage at the Ukrainian Day at the Nativity Catholic Church in Springfield, July 12, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAMiss Oregon Teen Volunteer Abigail Akins stands for a portrait in the rain in Eugene, Dec. 18, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFASix-time world champion sprinter Noah Lyles signs autographs for Lucien Lewis, 3, and Chase Barreau, 7, during the 2025 USATF Outdoor and Para Championships in Eugene, July 31, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAConnor Nelson, 19, walks past Actors Cabaret of Eugene on 10th Avenue on Oct. 14, 2025. “It’s a beautiful fall day. It’s sunny. The leaves are gorgeous. I’m loving it,” Nelson said. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAMattie Peacock hurries out of a trailer as she unloads her family’s horses at the Cottage Grove Rodeo Grounds while evacuating from the Hideaway Hills Fire in Cottage Grove, Aug. 20, 2025. “I need to get my horses out. I need to get them to safety,” she said. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFA“Are we ready?” shouted fifth-grade teacher Pete Wergeland. A loud, resounding chorus of “Yes!” yelled about 100 fifth graders at Gilham Elementary. With a crowd of parents and other elementary schoolers cheering, fifth-graders sent their rockets high into the air, chasing after them in desperate attempts to catch them before they hit the ground. Bradley Hurn, 10, (right) dives for his bottle rocket in Eugene, Sept. 12, 2025. “I thought I would get it,” said Bradley, who has been excited for this day since the first grade. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAThomas Soon poses for a portrait at the 64th annual Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Aug.14, 2025. “Most of what I am wearing I made,” said Soon, whose grandmother immigrated to the United States from Scotland. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAChannah Inyang, 10, stops to pose for a photo at the Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth summer showcase in Eugene, Aug. 22, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAWillow Malito, 6, eats ice cream in Eugene, July 10, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAEarl, the first-place rabbit, sits in front of his FFA student, Genevieve Sheava, 15, during the FFA novice and advanced rabbit showmanship judging at the Lane County Fair in Eugene, July 22, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAZoë Holbo (jumping) and Brodie Camozzi (right) on stage during the Free Shakespeare in the Park’s presentation of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” in Eugene, Aug. 17, 2025. Holbo plays Lance and Camozzi plays Crab the Dog. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAMarvelous Marvin does a boxing workout during a class at the Parkinson’s Warriors Gym in Eugene, Aug. 11, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFADaniel Meyers said he doesn’t feel unsafe walking on Highway 99 in Eugene, Sept. 11, 2025. “I grew up here, though,” said Meyers. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAListening to “Hootie Hoo” by Outkast, Ethan Hairgrove, 17, rides his bike on the architecture under the Peter De Fazio bridge at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Aug. 15, 2025. “I usually go to the skatepark, but Eugene’s architecture is pretty cool. Some s— is hella ridable,” said Hairgrove. “I feel like riding bikes is a good way to enjoy the gift that we have. Maybe not God or anything, but we all have a gift — living.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAA group of musicians plays traditional Irish music in a dimly lit corner of The Pint Pot Public House in Eugene, Nov. 13, 2025. The group is already preparing for a performance at the annual St. Patrick’s Day block party. “We like to practice together in a place where we can share it,” Jessica LaMotte said. “People like to hear this music.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAWileE Peacock carries a goat out of a van at the Cottage Grove Rodeo Grounds while evacuating from the Hideaway Hills Fire in Cottage Grove, Aug. 20, 2025. “We wanted to get our animals out fast before there was even a possibility of it spreading,” said Peacock. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFALiam Smith, 11, smiles to his family after putting his head through a character cutout at the 64th annual Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Aug.14, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFACurt Olds directs the cast and crew during dress rehearsal of “Pirates of Penzance” at the Hult Center in Eugene, Sept. 29, 2025. Olds has been a part of about 70 Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFABrothers and former owners of Eugene Toy and Hobby — Alan Agerter (left) and Mark Agerter — with toy vehicles in the shop on Sept. 16, 2025. “Some of our customers became our family. We had customers who were in their third (or) fourth generation of coming in here. So you knew their parents, their grandparents,” Alan said. “That’s the thing I miss the most about being retired, is seeing those people we’ve known generationally for years.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAMiguel Barradolid sits with his niece as he leaves the Food for Lane County mobile pantry in Springfield, Oct. 31, 2025. Barradolid has three adults and three kids in his household. He has been attending this pantry since May to help feed everyone. “Me ayudan,” said Barradolid. “They help me.” Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFASkylee Kahle, 6, cheers for her cousin Zach Ayers during the Bill Dellinger Invitational at Pine Ridge Golf Course in Springfield, Oct. 10, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAAiden Hibler (24) of the North Eugene Highlanders catches the ball against Zac Defreest (12) of the South Eugene Axe in Eugene, Sept. 12, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFA
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