Morning Lookout: Consequences of more logging in Oregon

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

The Trump administration wants to increase logging in Oregon, which could dramatically impact residents near federal land. Ashli Blow talked with some of these residents and offers a deep look at how the proposal could affect the area.

Low-income Springfield residents can apply for a program to fund home repairs, and Lillian Schrock-Clevenger spoke with two people who have benefited from the grants.

Tyson Alger was in Austin, Texas, watching the Oregon Ducks fall in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to Texas, 100-58.

Sabrina Gordon, former president of the Eugene Education Association, 4J’s teachers union, is suing the district for failing to adequately investigate and address rumors about her. As Lilly St. Angelo reports, Gordon’s lawyer is now asking the district for more than $29,000 in legal fees for work she has already done, though the case is far from over.

Ben Botkin went to a celebration of “Rosies” at Willamette Oaks over the weekend. “Rosies” were named after the famous “Rosie the Riveter” poster, which celebrated the women who kept the country running during World War II. Isaac Wasserman has great photos of the event.

And in his column, Bob Welch writes about Madison Middle School student Eliza Kelley, who has been bullied over her Tourette’s syndrome, but has written an acclaimed work of fiction.

Stories you might have missed over the weekend …

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Springfield’s repair program for low-income homeowners provides relief

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

The city uses federal funds to hire contractors to fix conditions that threaten the health and safety of income-qualified homeowners, including repairing leaky roofs, fixing plumbing and heating systems and installing ramps and handrails.

Union president’s lawyer in 4J lawsuit seeks attorney fees after fighting motion to strike

By Lilly St. Angelo

The lawsuit now contains nearly 500 pages of documents and sworn statements that detail a falling-out between two union leaders, followed by rumors about former union president Sabrina Gordon’s relationship with former superintendent Andy Dey. Gordon’s formal complaints regarding violations of 4J’s sexual harassment policy have been rejected by district officials for several reasons, including […]