Happy Fourth!

During a recent demonstration in Eugene, an ICE vehicle was damaged. Demonstrators on social media were sharply critical of the Eugene Police response July 1 to a call from federal agents about a crowd blocking the exit to a federal building parking area. Jaime Adame explains what happened.

Nearly two centuries after his birth on July 4, 1830, Louis Southworth is having a moment. It’s not just his birthday that makes Southworth’s story worth remembering this Independence Day. Southworth, born in Tennessee, was an enslaved person when he first came to the Eugene-Springfield area in 1853. Over the years, he earned the $1,000 (about $38,500 today) needed to buy his freedom — mostly through playing his beloved fiddle. Read more about Southworth and the sculpture of him in Waldport.

On the opinion pages is a guest column today from retired minister Dan Bryant about the treatment of immigrants. Our community voices section has been a lively spot for letters and ideas since Lookout’s launch.

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Born on July 4, Louis Southworth journeyed from slavery to independence

Louis Southworth, brought to Lane County as a slave in 1853, eventually purchased his freedom. His story has earned renewed recognition in recent years.

Police take hands-off approach to ICE protesters, but demonstrators still criticize response

Eugene police now say they are reviewing a complaint about damage to an unmarked vehicle […]

DAILY DIGEST

‘MAGA followers – who claim to be Christian – ignorant of own scriptures’

By Dan Bryant

Fireworks ignite dune burn — a warning as holiday nears

By Ashli Blow

Bill will curb immigrant benefits, expand deportations, detentions

By Ariana Figueroa / Oregon Capital Chronicle

Councilors narrow search for firm that will recruit new city manager 

By Grace Chinowsky

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Enjoy the weekend.

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.