Morning Lookout: After ICE detained her dad, Eugene woman speaks out

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

ICE agents followed and detained Misael Garcia Lopez of Eugene after he dropped his son off at Prairie Mountain School on Nov. 19. His daughter, Jasmine, spoke to Grace Chinowsky about how Misael’s detention has turned their family’s life upside down.

Lilly St. Angelo spent time in the classroom of Lallie McKenzie, a teacher who has developed engineering technology courses at South Eugene High School. Her new class, HumaniTech, gives students a reason to care about engineering: helping their peers.

What are you up to this weekend after the turkey and pie? Annie Aguiar has suggestions, including a singing event at WOW Hall tomorrow evening, a tree lighting, an art show, two dance showcases and an upcoming author talk.

After Oregon’s 42-27 win over USC last week, the Ducks head into this week’s regular-season finale against the Washington Huskies a win away from the playoffs. Ken Woody and Tyson Alger break it down.

In case you missed these stories published Tuesday…
• Verdict favors city of Eugene in lawsuit over fatal police shooting
• Cold, wet Thanksgiving weekend expected in Lane County
• Springfield man pleads guilty to hate crime assault of man he met on Grindr app

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Eugene woman recounts the morning her dad never came home. It was ICE.

By Grace Chinowsky

ICE agents followed and detained Misael Garcia Lopez after he dropped his son off at school on Nov. 19. His detention has turned their family’s life upside down, his daughter says.