Lookout PM: Officer cleared in shooting

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The Lane County district attorney announced today that a Springfield police officer was justified in shooting Daniel Kahn in the back July 30, killing him. The shooting happened after Kahn stabbed two police officers and then ran inside a car wash armed with two knives. Jaime Adame has the details.

Eugene City Council began discussing how to approach the renewal of the city’s library levy yesterday, which is set to expire next June. The current library levy costs homeowners 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. To continue the levy, the council will need to put it to voters in May. Grace Chinowsky reports.

Councilors also heard from the search firm working to recruit a new city manager. The firm has interviewed high-level city staff as well as leaders of other local agencies to understand their priorities as the search begins. Homelessness, the ongoing budget crunch and public safety were frequently mentioned concerns.

Local Jimmy Kimmel fans can tune back in to his show on KEZI tonight. After ABC decided to reinstate the show, some local affiliates around the U.S. said they would not air the show, but KEZI will.

You may have heard we have a new opinion editor here at Lookout: Elon Glucklich.

His newest column digs into what the consequences can and should be when our elected officials behave badly.
We also have two new letters to the editor today: A local retired teacher challenges an interview with John Tapogna that we published recently, saying his assessment of Oregon’s public schools is misguided. Another letter promotes the need for a third political party.

Something on your mind? Send us a letter of your own.

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DAILY DIGEST

Eugene City Council eyes 2026 renewal of library levy

By Grace Chinowsky

Library leaders warned of growing financial pressures as the city launches discussions on a 2026 levy renewal. The levy now accounts for 17% of the library’s revenue.

Firm searching for new Eugene city manager shares stakeholder priorities

By Grace Chinowsky

Concerns about city processes and Eugene’s unhoused community emerged as top issues from about two dozen people both within and outside the city, as Eugene works to recruit its next city manager.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be back on KEZI, starting tonight

By Michael Zhang

Some television stations are continuing to boycott the show after comments the host made about President Trump and Charlie Kirk’s assassination. But the show will be airing again locally.