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The chair of the Springfield school board cut off a woman who was speaking during the public comment period at a board meeting this week, telling her, “I’m not sure that it’s appropriate for the board to hear those matters.” Lilly St. Angelo was at the meeting and has the story.
After Eugene and Springfield cut ties on Friday with Flock Safety, the provider of license-plate reader technology, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office followed suit today and bailed on Flock as well. Jaime Adame reports.
Longtime University of Oregon history professor Andrew Goble pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges. Jaime Adame reports.
Loved ones celebrated the life of Jean “Fritz” Pierre Louis, 74, who died in the woods near Oakridge, where he had apparently gone to hunt for mushrooms. He was remembered for his gentle spirit and love of nature. Michael Zhang attended.
Well, the internet freaked out a little this week because Justin Herbert, the Eugene-raised former Ducks star and now NFL star, was perceived to be mildly rude for a moment to an ESPN reporter on national TV. But, hey, that’s what the internet does best: freak out. Sportswriter Tyson Alger weighs in on the hubbub.
Also in sports, Eugene’s new professional soccer franchise, Sporting Cascades FC, which announced its formation in July and intends to play home games at Civic Park, said it will delay its debut for a year.
We’re happy to announce that outdoors writer William Sullivan will begin writing a column for Lookout after the new year. Executive Editor Dann Miller has more.
Our opinion editor, Elon Glucklich, discusses how Eugene’s push for downtown housing is bumping up against a number of challenges, some economic, some regulatory.
A letter-to-the-editor writer today says he was wrong to defend Eugene’s Flock Safety cameras, and agrees that the city’s cancellation of the system was the right call.
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Springfield school board chair halts speaker during public comment
By Lilly St. Angelo
A parent was complaining about elementary science and social studies curriculum, currently the subject of a state investigation. The board chair interrupted her and said public comments about complaints under investigation could leave the district or board members in legal peril.
Lane County Sheriff’s Office suspends Flock Safety contract
By Jaime Adame
The move comes after Friday announcements from Springfield and Eugene police that they were ending their relationships with the Atlanta-based company that provides license-plate reader camera systems.
UO professor pleads not guilty to child pornography charges
By Jaime Adame
A longtime University of Oregon history professor pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to felony charges related to child pornography.
Loved ones celebrate life of caring tailor, known to some as ‘mushroom man’
By Michael Zhang
Jean “Fritz” Pierre Louis, who died while foraging for mushrooms near Oakridge, was remembered Sunday by friends and family in Eugene. They honored his humble caring nature and his skill as a tailor.
Justin Herbert likes the winning, but all the attention? Not as much.
By Tyson Alger
After the former UO star led the Chargers to a Monday Night Football win in overtime, a tense moment with an ESPN reporter drew plenty of online criticism. But it was only a moment.
Eugene’s professional soccer team delays its debut by a year
By Tyson Alger
I was wrong about Flock Safety | Letter to the editor
By Letters to the Editor
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
