Morning Lookout: Jeffrey Ogburn is the cat's meow

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

Meow!

You could say that Jeffrey Ogburn knows how to get on the good side of a cat — or, at least, catch the good side. As Annie Aguiar reports, since 2010, he’s been the volunteer photographer for the Greenhill Humane Society’s cattery, taking portraits of new cats and trying to capture their personalities.

Grace Chinowsky was at the site of the future Rosa Village, a 52-unit project being built at 2243 Roosevelt Blvd., Monday. The nonprofit developer SquareOne Villages received a unique state loan to finance the development.

This Friday, the City Club of Eugene will host candidates for the Board of Lane County Commissioners in District 1 and District 5. It’s also a good time to remind you that next week, Lookout Eugene-Springfield is hosting candidate forums with all candidates for both the Board of Lane County Commissioners (April 13) and the Eugene City Council (April 15). Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

Want to help rural communities prepare for and respond to disasters? The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is hosting free webinars this spring for anyone interested.

The levy that funds the Fern Ridge Library District is expiring, but voters will decide in May whether to renew it. If it fails, it could mean cutting staff, reducing hours to three days a week, and limiting new materials and programs.
Our Dean Rea Intern, Lucas Hellberg, has the details.

Speaking of elections, if you want to stay up on the latest, be sure to bookmark our Elections 2026 page.

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Meet the feline photographer who gives shelter cats their close-ups

By Annie Aguiar

Jeffrey Ogburn is a photographer with a specific assignment. Since 2010, he’s been the volunteer photographer for the Greenhill Humane Society’s cattery, taking portraits of new cats and trying to capture their personalities.

Eugene affordable housing co-op moves ahead after ‘breakthrough’ financing

By Grace Chinowsky

Nonprofit developer SquareOne Villages received a first-of-its-kind state loan to fully finance the development of 52-unit Rosa Village, an affordable housing cooperative.