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bbotkin.bsky.social
Journalist at Lookout Eugene-Springfield, dog owner and traveler of the West. I like to dig deep and find fun stories. Past stops: Idaho, Las Vegas, Oklahoma and Colorado. Tips: [email protected]
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My latest: As feds step up immigration enforcement activity, local impacts ripple beyond Eugene lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #immigration

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Oregon legislators consider $65 million for behavioral health treatment beds to expand system, four years after the state's $1B investment  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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Oregon’s crumbling transportation system may get overhaul in the Legislature  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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My latest: Scathing Oregon State Hospital report shows employee concerns after patient death lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Lane County to cover defense costs for employees charged with federal crimes – in some cases lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #immigration #ICE

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Legislative Democrats unveiled, at long last, their 175-page proposal for funding Oregon's transportation system this morning. Republicans who spent weeks negotiating the bill behind closed doors now say they can't support it. #orpol #orleg www.opb.org/article/2025...

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My latest: Eugene faces challenges as it seeks to boost the community’s housing supply  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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After criticism, Gov. @tinakotek.bsky.social reverses decision to deny extradition for suspect in burglary case lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/justic... #orleg

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Eugene Airport concourse expansion project on hold amid legal scrutiny about federal funding  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Lane County and Eugene were on a Trump list of localities breaking immigration law. Then the list disappeared lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Lane County’s homelessness grows amid shortage of affordable housing  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Lane County mobile crisis team aids people in need, one call at a time lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Federal funding aids Looking Glass efforts to reach youth in Cottage Grove  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Eugene youth organization faces cuts amid steep drop in state funding  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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#FOIA #publicrecords

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My latest: Eugene Police Department loses public records lawsuit after judge finds it unlawfully declined to waive fees  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Eugene councilors pursue alternative to fire service fee as budget planning continues lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Lane County considers property tax break for $253 million investment at Sierra Pacific Industries  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Lane County sheriff rehires deputy after firing him for misconduct in excessive use of force against inmates  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Eugene woman sues for $1.9M after Oregon Department of Corrections 'really screwed up' her prison release date lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest: Court-appointed expert: Patient death, leadership change at Oregon State Hospital ‘call into question its stability’  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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Lane County officials back bill to give more funding for property tax collections lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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Outgoing Lane County sheriff reflects on career in law enforcement  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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This is horribly sad news. The Malheur Enterprise punches far above its weight and in recent years has trained many talented young journalists, including several of the Salem Reporter crew across the hall. www.malheurenterprise.com/2025/05/06/m...

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A team effort at Lookout Eugene-Springfield: Local officials react to Trump’s budget proposal lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Just out: Oregon State Hospital releases plan to address patient safety and care, spurred by Lane County man’s death lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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My latest scoop: ‘This can’t be the Oregon State Hospital:’ New boss lays out goals after Lane County patient’s death  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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Eugene, Springfield air pollution ranks 4th worst in U.S. lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/enviro... by @ashliblow.bsky.social

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Lane County commissioners approve statement to support transgender, immigrant communities lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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In midst of trade war, Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social works to keep Canada on friendly terms lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/busine...

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Eugene City Council mulls alternatives to fire service fee  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Amid bullying charges, LCC Foundation asks Board of Education chair to relinquish gavel lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/educat... by Lookout's Mike McInally

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Rural water crisis: Mapleton Water District loses federal grants to aid aging infrastructure lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Oregon companies suffering under Trump tariffs, consumers next, business leaders tell governor lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/busine... by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social

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Former rural Lane County superintendent agrees to $4,000 ethics penalty lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Former rural Lane County superintendent agrees to $4,000 ethics penalty lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Legislative leaders in both parties ask FBI to investigate 1989 murder of Michael Francke lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... via @oregonjournalism.bsky.social #orleg

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Lane County, PeaceHealth planning joint behavioral health projects to meet gap in community  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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Yes, sometimes news breaks on a Friday night: Dr. Sara Walker resigns as superintendent of Oregon State Hospital after patient death from Lane County:  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... 1/

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My latest piece about deflection in Oregon: Lane County responds to addiction crisis with a wider safety net for drug users lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern... #orleg

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From a town hall last night in Eugene: Lane County residents express fear, resolve as Trump administration unfurls its agenda   lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/govern...

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A writeup of Lookout Eugene-Springfield via @oregonian.com:

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Thanks, Lynne! #journalism

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It's not April 10 yet, but our first story couldn't wait lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/inside... Via Lookout Eugene-Springfield editor @dannmiller.bsky.social about our first story

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Here's my first story for Lookout Eugene-Springfield: ‘It's broken.’ Safety concerns at Oregon State Hospital raised months prior to death of Lane County man lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/latest... #orleg #oregon

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Family’s experience highlights high mortality rate of Black babies as Oregon weighs ‘Momnibus’ oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/17/f... via @investigatewest.bsky.social

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Today's group shot of the Lookout Eugene-Springfield newsroom. More journalists will arrive before we launch. Stay tuned. And here's our launch date: April 10. #journalism

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Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/12/o... via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com by @jmshumway.bsky.social

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Here's the latest on our launch date, new executive editor and more for Lookout Eugene-Springfield: #journalism

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