Morning Lookout: Legislature works to pass immigration package

Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent,

Our partners at the Oregon Capital Chronicle have a look at the work of the Oregon Legislature’s Democratic majority to pass an “immigration justice package.” The bills range from prohibiting federal agents from wearing face coverings to helping pay low-income immigrants’ legal fees.

Our food and dining correspondent Taylor Goebel is still new to Lane County, and what better way learn more about her beat than to eat? That’s what she’s doing, and she’s sharing what she thinks along the way. In her new feature, Down the Block, Taylor highlights one block and shares food you should try. Her first stop? Alder and 13th streets, where you can taste multiple cuisines without crossing traffic.

Springfield Economic Development Agency has plans for the Glenwood riverfront and is hosting a public meeting Thursday to talk about the project. Lillian Schrock-Clevenger has the details.

Also:

Seeking a good fish fry: A reminder that we are compiling a list of places in Lane County that offer fish fries during Lent. Know a place? Email Taylor at taylor@lookoutlocal.com, and we will publish a list Friday.

And thank you to those who wrote to assure me – I mean my friend – that it’s OK to still have a Christmas tree up.

Stories you might have missed Tuesday …

Hope you are recovered from Fat Tuesday,

— Dann

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Five countries, one block: This Eugene strip offers an international feast

By Taylor Goebel

We’re rolling out a new dining series called Down the Block. The rules: It can be anywhere in Lane County, but it must be culinarily intriguing, and the establishments must be within a specific block. Our first stop: Alder Street and 13th Avenue in Eugene.

In federal building vandalism case, FBI asks Eugene police for video

By Jaime Adame

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said the department will work with the FBI as it investigates vandalism during the Jan. 30 protest. The federal agency also has released images and descriptions of three suspects.