Lookout PM: Sculptor’s ambitious new work

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Eugene artist Jud Turner has a bit of work around Eugene: the shiny dinosaur by Ninkasi, the chrome heron at the Riverfront Park, the blue heron by UO. He is now wrapping up a new project that he says is more meaningful and ambitious than some of his earlier work. It’s a sculpture of a P’Squosa tribal chief on horseback that is headed to Wenatchee, Washington. You can see it Saturday before it leaves town.
Does Eugene have Pocky in a vending machine? Yes, it does, at Yamada Vending. It’s a shop that gives a little taste of a widespread practice in Japan, where all sorts of items are sold from vending machines. If you don’t know what Pocky is, go get some.
If you use either of the state parks near Dexter Reservoir, be prepared to start paying fees for day use. The two sites are among 21 that are getting new fees as the Oregon parks department tries to fix a budget shortfall.
Friday, Mayor Kaarin Knudson will be interviewed live at Eugene City Club. You can check it out live or stream it from the comfort of your couch.
Oakridge and other parts of eastern Lane County are expected to see more smoke from the Emigrant Fire over the next few days. An air quality advisory is in effect, so take care, especially if you have health conditions that could be aggravated.

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See this Eugene sculptor’s new work before it heads to Washington state

By Annie Aguiar

Jud Turner’s sculpture of the P’squosa tribal Chief John Harmelt riding his horse will be on display in Eugene next Saturday before it’s permanently installed in Wenatchee, Washington.

To help balance budget, Oregon adds, increases fees at some state parks

By Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle

Two state parks in Lane County — both recreation sites on Dexter Reservoir — will require day-use fees beginning this fall. Overnight fees will also be increasing at 29 popular state parks

A Japanese vending machine experience in Eugene

Vending machines are hugely popular in Japan, selling all kinds of items you might find at a convenience store in the U.S. You can get a taste of vending machine shopping at a small store on Sixth Avenue.

Eugene mayor to speak at City Club

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson will be the guest as the City Club of Eugene offers the first program of its 2025-26 season Friday, Sept. 5 at noon.

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for eastern Lane County

By Michael Zhang

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Tuesday for parts of eastern Lane County. The advisory runs through Thursday evening as smoke from the Emigrant Fire causes intermittent hazardous conditions, particularly in Oakridge and Westfir.