Morning Lookout: 4J superintendent interview, cooking contest returns

Happy Friday, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

Education reporter Lilly St. Angelo sat down with new Eugene School District 4J superintendent Miriam Mickelson to talk about her plans for the upcoming year. Mickelson made it clear she plans to gather input from the community before addressing the district’s budget deficit, student enrollment, and academic outcomes.

Eugene community radio station KRVM-FM saw 20% of its annual funding cut after Congress rescinded funds for public broadcasting earlier this month.

The Lane County Farmers Market brings back its cooking contest for the third time. Contestants will race against the clock to create fresh, unheated dishes using ingredients from market vendors.

Last month, Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development proposed rules changes that would have restricted nonagricultural activities on farms. But the vague language sparked fierce opposition from farmers who rely on diversified income streams, and department paused implementation of the new rules.

The last major track meet of the year got underway last night at Hayward Field, and photographer Isaac Wasserman was there.

In case you missed these stories published yesterday:

• Witnesses describe scene in Springfield commercial area where police killed suspect
• Gov. Kotek celebrates education bills in Eugene
• For first time, athletes with and without disabilities compete at same championship event

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New 4J superintendent to focus on building district culture of belonging, collaboration

By Lilly St. Angelo

Miriam Mickelson plans to gather input from the community before addressing the district’s tight budget, student enrollment, a coming student cellphone ban and academic performance.

Eugene’s KRVM-FM confronts six-figure loss after federal funding rollback

By Grace Chinowsky

After lawmakers rescinded public broadcasting funds earlier this month, community radio station KRVM-FM is seeking its listeners’ help to keep its regional signal alive.

Oregon pauses farm regulation changes after widespread outcry

By Vanessa Salvia

Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development proposed rules changes that would have restricted nonagricultural activities on farms. The vague language sparked fierce opposition from farmers who rely on diversified income streams. After the outcry, Gov. Kotek directed the agency to pause the rulemaking process.