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Lookout Eugene-Springfield has published its 2026 Lookout List focused on arts and entertainment in the Eugene-Springfield area. The roundup highlights local artists, venues and cultural events to watch in the coming year, offering readers a guide to the region's creative scene heading into 2026.
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A 2026 outlook list focused on shopping and retail is drawing attention in the Eugene-Springfield area. The roundup highlights trends, store openings, closures and consumer habits expected to shape the local retail landscape in the coming year, giving residents and business owners a preview of what to watch on the high street.
- 3Gardeners urged to put down the clippers this season▼Have an urge to ‘clean up’ your garden? Stop! Put down the clippers. There’s another way.
A gardening column from Lookout Eugene-Springfield advises gardeners against the instinct to 'clean up' their gardens by cutting back everything. The piece argues there is another way, encouraging readers to leave certain plants standing rather than tidying them away. The advice reflects a growing movement in home gardening toward leaving habitats for insects and wildlife through the colder months.
- 4House Republicans attack two Oregon environmental groups in letter▼Congressional Republicans’ letter lashes out at two Oregon environmental groups
A letter from Congressional Republicans sharply criticizes two Oregon-based environmental groups, according to the Lookout Eugene-Springfield. The move signals continued GOP pushback against environmental advocacy in the Pacific Northwest, though the specific groups named and the accusations leveled are not detailed in available coverage. Details of the letter's contents and any response from the organizations remain unclear.
- 5Eugene Chamber accused of delegitimizing councilwoman's election●Why is the Eugene Chamber trying to delegitimize Jennifer Smith’s election to City Council?
Questions are being raised in Eugene, Oregon, about whether the local Chamber of Commerce is working to undermine the legitimacy of Jennifer Smith's election to the City Council. The claim, reported by local outlet Lookout Eugene-Springfield, frames the dispute as a fight over the validity of her council seat. Details about the Chamber's alleged actions and Smith's response remain limited.