Lookout PM: Funding airport expansion; more details on Shasta Middle School closure

Good evening, Eugene and Springfield,

The Eugene Airport has ambitious expansion plans. The problem? Finding the funding. But the airport director has some creative ideas.

Lilly St. Angelo has additional details about the Bethel School Board plan to close Shasta Middle School.

One of the Flock Safety cameras in place in Springfield (but supposedly not running) was briefly activated. While it was on, Springfield police found a stolen vehicle.

The North Eugene High School girls soccer team won 1-0 in its state semifinal this afternoon against Summit, and photographer Isaac Wasserman was there. He also has a timely photo for his Look Around, which features photos from around Lane County.

Speaking of Veterans Day, Ashli Blow met one veteran planting trees along the banks of the Willamette.

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DAILY DIGEST

Eugene Airport’s $240 million expansion hinges on finding new funds

By Grace Chinowsky

An additional concourse could double the airport’s size and economic impact, but airport leadership says traditional funding won’t cover the cost.

Bethel to close Shasta Middle School

By Lilly St. Angelo

A 24-member Bethel committee presented its recommendation to the Bethel School Board that the district close Shasta by the end of the 2025-26 school year. The team also recommended that Shasta students be absorbed into the remaining middle schools.

Photos: North Eugene girls soccer is headed to the state championship

By Isaac Wasserman

The North Eugene Highlanders won 1-0 over the Summit Storm, advancing to the state final Saturday in Hillsboro.

Police report ‘brief activation’ of license-plate reader camera in Springfield despite pledge

By Jaime Adame

Springfield police said a “brief activation” of a license-plate reader camera last week flagged a stolen vehicle despite their pledge to keep the cameras off.