County still seeking deal with Sanipac on trash fees, even as Creswell backs out Lane County’s push to collect more trash for its landfill and fees experienced another setback after Creswell dissolved a decades-old intergovernmental agreement with the county.

My latest: Lane County still seeking deal with Sanipac on trash fees, even as Creswell backs out lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/enviro...

Top PeaceHealth RiverBend executive put on administrative leave PeaceHealth has put Jim McGovern, chief hospital executive at PeaceHealth Medical Center at RiverBend, on leave after allegations that he worked outside of his administrative scope and tried to influence the emergency care of patients. It comes after the hospital’s medical executive committee received more than 300 pages of emails allegedly showing McGovern trying to […]

Top PeaceHealth RiverBend executive put on administrative leave lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/health...
Great reporting by @ashliblow.bsky.social

For Laurie Trieger, a public criticism rekindles a 30-year-old memory of sexual harassment Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger accused a critic of sexual harassment after he complained she didn't let him touch her.

My latest: For Laurie Trieger, a public criticism rekindles a 30-year-old memory of sexual harassment  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...
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$183K and counting: How the costs of Lane County's Loveall issues are mounting Lane County's legal costs have risen above six figures as it deals with the fallout from Commissioner David Loveall's controversies.

My latest: $183K and counting: How the costs of Lane County's Loveall issues are mounting lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

Fragala: PeaceHealth’s emergency department decision is ‘a disaster for our community’ A state lawmaker said PeaceHealth's decision to farm emergency care staffing to an out-of-state corporation is a "disaster."

Fragala: PeaceHealth’s emergency department decision is ‘a disaster for our community’   lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...
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Loveall sues Lane County, county administrator and 3 fellow commissioners Lane County Commissioner David Loveall is suing the county, its boss

My latest: Loveall sues Lane County, county administrator and 3 fellow commissioners   lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

Marion County prosecutor opens grand jury inquiry into Oregon State Hospital A grand jury will examine the management and conditions at Oregon State Hospital, the state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem.

The latest: Marion County prosecutor opens grand jury inquiry into Oregon State Hospital  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...
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Eugene behavioral health provider trying to recoup $100,000 in payments from PacificSource Insight Northwest Recovery is facing faces challenges in collecting Medicaid payments from PacificSource.

My latest: Eugene behavioral health provider trying to recoup $100,000 in payments from PacificSource  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/health...
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Lane County commissioners censure fellow commissioner David Loveall Lane County commissioners censured Commissioner David Loveall, after an outside investigation found he retaliated against county employees.

Lane County commissioners censure fellow commissioner David Loveall lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/develo...
#orpol

Lawmakers press PeaceHealth, ApolloMD for business details of ER switch Oregon lawmakers want more information from PeaceHealth as the organization shifts to a different emergency medical care provider.

Oregon lawmakers press PeaceHealth, ApolloMD for business details of ER switch lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/health...
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Bill could enable secret government talks, Oregon ethics chief warns A section that would provide broad exceptions to the public meetings law 'gives me heartburn,' said Susan Myers, executive director of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

A bill is advancing in Salem that would blow a hole in the public's right to know, according to the top official who protects Oregonians’ public meetings law, Susan Myers. @SPJOregon, @OPB and others strongly oppose #orleg #orpol #foia

Officials investigating how Lookout obtained report on Oregon State Hospital Oregon state officials are investigating a leak of Oregon State Hospital records to Lookout that showed problems with patient care.

“The hunting of whistleblowers is wrong because it is failing to address the actual problem, which is the reason they blow the whistle in the first place,” FPF's Adam Rose told @lookout-es.bsky.social's @bbotkin.bsky.social.

Loveall offers fierce defense as fellow commissioners determine next steps Lane County Commissioner David Loveall's colleagues want him to apologize. By March 3, the public will know if he plans to do so.

My latest: Lane County's Loveall offers fierce defense as fellow commissioners determine next steps lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/develo...

Officials investigating how Lookout obtained report on Oregon State Hospital Oregon state officials are investigating a leak of Oregon State Hospital records to Lookout that showed problems with patient care.

So this happened: Officials investigating how Lookout obtained report on Oregon State Hospital  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...
#orleg #orpol

‘I want to be treated fairly’: Loveall opens up about his frustrations Lane County Commissioner David Loveall wants a fair shake. On Wednesday, his fellow commissioners will decide whether to punish him.

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County investigation finds Loveall retaliated against employees, administrator Lane County rebuked Commissioner David Loveall in an investigation released Tuesday into complaints about his behavior.

My latest: Lane County outside investigation finds Loveall retaliated against employees, administrator  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

Tourism officials, local governments at odds over bill divvying up lodging taxes Cities and counties would have more flexibility to use transient lodging tax revenues for local services under a legislative proposal.

My latest: Tourism officials, local governments at odds over bill divvying up lodging taxes  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg #tourism

Bill would shift oversight of some local mental health, drug recovery programs Lane County officials are backing a bill that would put accountability into a program that spends millions on behavioral health services.

Bill would shift oversight of some local mental health, drug recovery program funding lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

Prozanski, colleagues seek to hold federal law enforcement accountable Oregon lawmakers want to hold federal law enforcement accountable, following immigration enforcement activities deemed illegal in the courts.

My latest: Prozanski, colleagues seek to hold federal law enforcement accountable  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

Kotek, Eugene mayor urge peaceful protests as Trump puts Eugene in national spotlight President Donald Trump highlighted Eugene in a social media post about protecting federal buildings. Oregon’s state and local leaders say peaceful protests are the key to avoiding a stronger federal p...

My latest: Kotek, Eugene mayor urge peaceful protests as Trump puts Eugene in national spotlight lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/latest...

Fast timeline, tight budgets, federal worries: Legislators launch short session Oregon lawmakers will start a fast and furious legislative session Monday that tackles federal issues and the state budget.

Fast timeline, tight budgets, federal worries: Legislators launch short session lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

Day of Action updates: Caravan, fairgrounds rally wraps up; Eugene police nearby federal building protest As a protest against federal immigration enforcement, organizers were asking local businesses to close and for workers and students to stay home. Demonstrations were planned as well. Follow our live c...

Day of Action updates: Caravan, fairgrounds rally wraps up; Eugene police nearby federal building protest lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/develo...

After care and safety violations, state psychiatric hospital returns to ‘substantial compliance,’ feds say Oregon State Hospital has returned to substantial compliance after a patient death and violations that inspectors uncovered, officials said.

After care and safety violations, state psychiatric hospital returns to ‘substantial compliance,’ feds say   lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

Agents pepper-spray protesters during altercation at federal building Witnesses said at least one person, possibly two, were detained after agents in tactical gear emerged from the building and a conflict developed with protesters.

Our latest: Agents pepper-spray protesters during altercation at federal building lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/develo...

Merkley, Hoyle warn against Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’ of the government U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley warned that fascism is on the rise as the Trump administration's playbook for an authoritarian takeover continues.

My day today: Merkley, Hoyle warn against Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’ of the government  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

.@jeff-merkley.bsky.social and @repvalhoyle.bsky.social are starting a town hall for constituents in Springfield today. Details to come.

Amid ICE fears, Eugene city leaders seek to reassure an alarmed community The mayor, police chief and independent police auditor called out “unaccountable, reckless behavior.” They urge peaceful community engagement, not vigilantism, after a federal immigration officer shot...

My latest: Amid ICE fears, Eugene city leaders seek to reassure an alarmed community lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/justic...
#immigration

Eugene mayor lays out challenges for 2026 in annual State of the City address Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson is leaning on regional and state partnerships amid the uncertainty at the federal level.

Eugene mayor lays out challenges for 2026 in annual State of the City address  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/latest...

County OKs deal with state to help fund mental health services Lane County officials approved a funding agreement with the state for behavioral health services, capping a period of disagreements.

My latest: Lane County OKs deal with Oregon Health Authority to help fund mental health services  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...
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Lane County commissioners tap Ceniga to succeed Loveall as chair Lane County Commissioner Ryan Ceniga became chair of the five-member board of commissioners Tuesday for a one-year term.

My latest: Lane County commissioners tap Ceniga to succeed Loveall as chair  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...