Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

Lane County commissioners approved an 18-month agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to put as much as $35 million in state funding toward behavioral health services that serve some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. It took quite a bit of negotiation to get to that point. Ben Botkin reports.

The county is taking more time to consider the purchase of a downtown property owned by Eugene School District 4J. The due diligence period on the Wells Fargo building will last through early March. Lilly St. Angelo has that one.

A Lane Community College subcommittee recommended approval of a three-year spending plan. The full Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the proposal at its meeting Wednesday.

Do you know what the state soil is? How about the state pie? The state bird? Ah, a trick question. Read on in this article from Vanessa Salvia.

Plus, Tyson Alger has a great story about how the Ducks played USC in 1985 in Japan. It made me chuckle.

In case you missed these stories published Tuesday…
Arrest warrant issued for Eugene burglary suspect after court no-show
Lane County commissioners tap Ceniga to succeed Loveall as chair 
Oddest things left on a bus? Ask the keeper of LTD’s lost and found.

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County OKs deal with state to help fund mental health services 

By Ben Botkin

The agreement, unanimously approved by Lane County commissioners, follows months of negotiations with the state to iron out initial disagreements.

County delays decision on buying Wells Fargo building from 4J

By Lilly St. Angelo

County officials say they need more time to inspect the property and that they will revisit the deal in the spring.

Have a great Wednesday.

Sarah

Sarah has worked for Runner’s World since 2012 and covered two Olympics. Having lived in Eugene since 2016, Sarah looks forward to helping shape coverage of the Eugene-Springfield area, especially in business and sports.