Morning Lookout: Plans for development off of Hawkins Lane, 25 years of Laughing Planet

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

A developer plans to turn the 12.5-acre parcel behind Willamette Christian Church on West 18th into a residential community with 54 lots. Neighbors expressed worries over traffic, flooding and noise pollution at a meeting Monday night. The project is still in its early stages, however.

Jaime Adame was at a protest outside the federal building in downtown Eugene on Tuesday night as two protesters were pulled inside by federal police wearing gas masks.

As Laughing Planet celebrates its 25th anniversary, it is highlighting its continued commitment to nutritious, local ingredients and convenience in its burritos and bowls. Vanessa Salvia sat down with CEO Franz Spielvogel, who offered interesting insights into the state of the restaurant industry.

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle told reporters Tuesday that she plans to hold out for health care funding as government shutdown looms. She is also no fan of Flock license-plate reader cameras. Grace Chinowsky reports.

Tyson Alger and Ken Woody break down the Oregon State game and look ahead to the Ducks’ road trip to Penn State.

On the second day of a civil trial alleging excessive force and negligence by police, the attorney for the city questioned the shooting victim.

In case you missed these stories published Tuesday…
• Eugene City Council eyes 2026 renewal of library levy
• DA finds Springfield police justified in shooting man after attack on officers
• New owners of Brun’s Apple Market address community concerns

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Churchill residents raise concerns over proposed housing development

By Michael Zhang

A developer who is considering building dwellings on 12.5-acres behind Willamette Christian Center held a meeting to talk with neighbors about the project.

Federal police detain protesters at anti-ICE rally

By Jaime Adame

Eugene police said its Mobile Response Team would be watching the area around the federal building to maintain public safety and protect city property.

At Laughing Planet, tasty burritos made from local ingredients

By Vanessa Salvia

As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, it is highlighting its continued commitment to nutritious, local ingredients, quality and convenience. Future plans for the chain include a dine-in happy hour promotion and a mobile unit by spring 2026.