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Ben Botkin@BenBotkin1
24 Jun 2025
My latest: ‘Harm and death’: Unredacted report shows how Oregon State Hospital failed a Lane County patient lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orleg #Journalism

‘Harm and death’: Report shows how Oregon State Hospital failed a Lane County patient

Federal inspectors linked repeated failures at Oregon State Hospital to the March 18 death of a patient in a locked seclusion room. When the hospital released the report, it censored those failures...

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My latest: Oregon State Hospital sued for wrongful death in patient's 2024 fentanyl overdose  lookouteugene-springfield.co…

Oregon State Hospital sued for wrongful death in patient's 2024 fentanyl overdose 

The mother of a former Oregon State Hospital patient who died of an overdose filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the psychiatric hospital.

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So this happened. Proud to do work alongside my colleagues every day. #journalism .@Lookout_ES wins journalism awards for state hospital reporting, hunger stories, feature writing lookouteugene-springfield.co…

Lookout wins journalism awards for state hospital reporting, hunger stories, feature writing,...

Lookout's work has been honored with a Bruce Baer Award, as well as with first places in the Best of the West and the Associated Press Sports Editors competitions.

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Our latest: @PeaceHealth_Ore reverses course, plans to renew ER contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians lookouteugene-springfield.co… by @ashliblow

PeaceHealth reverses course, plans to renew ER contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians

PeaceHealth plans to renew its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians after nearly three months of conflict with the local doctors group.

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.@Lookout_ES scoop from @ashliblow: Top PeaceHealth RiverBend executive put on administrative leave lookouteugene-springfield.co…

Top PeaceHealth exec put on leave after patient care concerns

A day after medical staff at RiverBend discussed emails between Chief Hospital Executive Jim McGovern and physicians that contained exchanges over patient care, the administrator was placed on leave...

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My latest: For Laurie Trieger, a public criticism rekindles a 30-year-old memory of sexual harassment  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orpol

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.

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

$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.

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Oregon journalists are calling on @GovTinaKotek to veto a bill that would make government less transparent. Details: spjoregon.com/news/oregon-jo…

Oregon journalists call on Kotek to veto bill gutting public meetings law — SPJ Oregon

Gov. Tina Kotek must veto a bill that takes a wrecking ball to public meetings law, Oregon SPJ argues.

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My latest story: Marion County prosecutor opens grand jury inquiry into Oregon State Hospital  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orleg

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. 

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.@LaneCountyGov commissioners censure fellow commissioner David Loveall lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orpol

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.

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.@OHAOregon officials investigating how @Lookout_ES obtained report on Oregon State Hospital  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orleg #orpol

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.

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County investigation finds Loveall retaliated against employees, administrator  lookouteugene-springfield.co…

Investigation finds Loveall retaliated against employees, administrator

Lane County rebuked Commissioner David Loveall in an investigation released Tuesday into complaints about his behavior.

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My latest: @GovTinaKotek, Eugene mayor urge peaceful protests as Trump puts Eugene in national spotlight lookouteugene-springfield.co…

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...

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My latest: Amid ICE fears, Eugene city leaders seek to reassure an alarmed community lookouteugene-springfield.co… #immigrationandcustomsenforcement

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...

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Lane County OKs deal with state to help fund mental health services  lookouteugene-springfield.co…

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.

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28 Dec 2025
Really great article on Highway 99 and traffic safety by @BenBotkin1. My "see and be seen" transit outreach to the unhoused is highlighted. #LTDViews
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28 Dec 2025
Along Highway 99, pedestrian traffic deaths are another risk for the unhoused buff.ly/tWNx6NM
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My latest: Lane County commissioners hear about law enforcement needs, explore possible new funding sources  lookouteugene-springfield.co…

County commissioners hear about law enforcement needs, explore possible new funding sources 

Lane County officials are eying revenue options for the sheriff's office to increase rural patrol in the region.

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James Edmunson, a towering Oregon political figure and Eugene attorney, dies at 74  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orleg #orpol

James Edmunson, a towering Oregon political figure and Eugene attorney, dies at 74 

James Edmunson, an Oregon politician and former state legislator, died at the age of 74.

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Ben Botkin@BenBotkin1
18 Nov 2025
My latest: Oregon State Hospital’s culture needs to improve, officials tell legislators  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orleg

Oregon State Hospital’s culture needs to improve, officials tell legislators 

In a legislative hearing, Oregon state officials acknowledge culture at Oregon State Hospital needs to improve.

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Ben Botkin@BenBotkin1
14 Nov 2025
My latest: After patient death, confidential Oregon State Hospital report calls out a ‘culture of complacency’  lookouteugene-springfield.co… #orpol #orleg

After patient death, confidential Oregon State Hospital report calls out a ‘culture of complacency’ 

The internal review, obtained by Lookout, found widespread, systemic problems at the state-run psychiatric hospital. Compiled after the March 18 death of a Lane County patient, the inquiry said that...

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A third candidate enters race for Buch’s county commission seat  lookouteugene-springfield.co…

A third candidate enters race for Buch’s county commission seat 

Another candidate is running for a Lane County commissioner seat, challenging incumbent Commissioner Heather Buch.

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