Ken Doctor, a former newspaper business consultant, is launching a new digital news site in Eugene-Springfield in late 2024 or early 2025. The site, called Lookout Eugene-Springfield, will have a staff of 20, including 15 journalists. It has raised $2.5 million from Eugene-area foundations and families and plans to raise another $1.5 million. The largest donor is the Tykeson Charitable Family Trust, which pledged $1 million as a challenge grant. Doctor believes that a well-managed news operation offering quality watchdog journalism can succeed in the era of smart phones and social media.