Morning Lookout: County releases summary of report on Loveall

Happy Hump Day, or Wednesday as some call it,

The summary of a county-commissioned report of an investigation into Lane County Commissioner David Loveall found he broke county policy and retaliated against County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky and two other county employees after complaints surfaced about him. Ben Botkin has all the details.

What would you do if one of your favorite spots to hang out and drink wine was about to close? That’s the question Maddie and David Hersch faced when Iris Wine Bar in Springfield announced it was closing. Their answer? Purchase the place, take a crash course on wine and reopen as Hersch Wine Lounge. Taylor Goebel visited with the Hersches and has the story.

The transfer portal has become an integral part of college sports — bringing in new players and watching others leave. Tyson Alger has a look at where the Ducks stand with this year’s portal activity.

A bill currently floating around Salem would classify more workers under the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System’s definition of “police,” meaning their retirement benefits would, well, really benefit. Our friends at Oregon Journalism Project have the details.

With all the upheaval in the governance and administration of Springfield Public Schools, punctuated by the sudden resignation Tuesday of Superintendent Todd Hamilton, the Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board says it’s time to focus on the future: filling a board vacancy and finding a new leader.

The Lavender Network opened its new community center Tuesday, and Lookout was there to provide a peek inside the facility, which was made possible by a $2.5 million donation from Helen Shepard.

It’s Make a Friend Day, and at some point, we all need a little help from our friends. I know that’s a Beatles song, but you can’t beat Joe Cocker’s Woodstock version.

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County investigation finds Loveall retaliated against employees, administrator

By Ben Botkin

An outside investigation found Lane County Commissioner David Loveall repeatedly retaliated against county employees who complained about his comments. Loveall called the results politically motivated, while the county administrator

Couple brings an unstuffy vibe as they revive Springfield wine bar

By Taylor Goebel

Less than two months after Iris Wine Bar suddenly closed last December, Hersch Wine Lounge opened in its place, boasting Willamette Valley-grown and produced wines — and new owners who believe wine should be approachable and a wine bar should be a source of community.