Morning Lookout: Most checked-out books of 2025; Ducks advance

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

The Ducks move on.

Tyson Alger and Isaac Wasserman were in Miami yesterday for the game. Tyson’s game story has a touching anecdote about Charlie Pickard, a backup offensive lineman from Portland, playing in his final season with the Ducks. Isaac’s photos are fun. And now it’s Indiana. Again.

Adult readers gravitated toward mysteries and historical fiction while young adults read romantasy and “The Hunger Games” series. See what community members borrowed from local libraries last year.

Ben Botkin reviews the first full year of Lane County’s deflection program, which allow defendants to avoid court and possible jail time if they enter treatment for drug addiction. Currently, more than 100 people are in the program or have graduated.

William Sullivan brought his weekly Oregon Trails column to Lookout Eugene-Springfield with a return to Jefferson Park, eight years after the fires.

We are hosting two Lookout Listens sessions this month — a chance to tell us what’s on your mind. Come visit our office on Willamette Street for a one-hour conversation. The first is 12:30 p.m., Jan. 15. Then, at 11:30, Jan. 28, we want to talk specifically with those of you who are fans of the arts and culture scene. Space is limited, so click the links to register if you are interested.

In case you missed these stories published Thursday…
• UO psychology scholar offers 2 tips for making New Year’s resolutions stick
• Lost 82-year-old woman found safe, thanks to her furry protector

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These were the most checked-out books from the Eugene and Springfield libraries in 2025

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Adult readers gravitated toward mysteries and historical fiction while young adults read romantasy and “The Hunger Games” series. See what community members borrowed from the libraries last year.