Chow
Summertime and the eatin' is easy at Krob Krua, El Jaguar and Saverio's Bakery
Those of us from locales to the south know if you eat spicy food it makes you sweat and cools you down. And the summer … Continue reading
Year: 2023
I Don’t Like Him, But Don’t Recall Him
I’m no fan of Rep. Paul Holvey and I’m virtually certain the feeling is mutual. Holvey’s was the lone “No” vote in the Oregon House … Continue reading
Rebirth of the Cool
Inside the effort to keep jazz alive and well locally with the next generation
With an air-conditioner buzzing in the background, a trio of teenage jazz musicians is performing the American Songbook standard “All the Things You Are” inside … Continue reading
Let Voters Elect Representatives, Not Politicians
Since 2004 I have been proud to be represented by Paul Holvey. He has been a staunch advocate for working Oregonians and the environment. As … Continue reading
Middle Housing Moves Along
The Oregon Court of Appeals remanded a portion of Eugene’s Middle Housing ordinance, the city will enforce the code as written
It is no secret that Eugene is growing. Fast. New roads, new apartment complexes, new townhouses. The city’s Annual Growth Monitoring Report shows that Eugene … Continue reading
New 4J Board
With the election of new members and the resignation of Laural O’Rourke, maybe the community will again have a functional school board. The students deserve … Continue reading
BIPOC Oasis Uses Joy as Resistance
Find your tribe at the Oregon Country Fair, and fight to hold on to it!
I’ve just returned from the Oregon Country Fair, for what I believe was my fifth time attending. After the 50th year, I had decided that … Continue reading
Mixing and remixing with Cut Chemist
The legendary DJ and producer is at The Big Dirty July 22
For its two-year anniversary party, The Big Dirty struck gold. Cut Chemist — DJ and producer extraordinaire from Los Angeles — highlights a show July … Continue reading
El Jaguar’s Tale
South Eugene’s new Mexican restaurant is a dream come true
Growing up, El Jaguar owner Bernardo Mendez-Canchola remembers hearing his parents dreaming of owning a restaurant. He’d hear his parents, who have worked for decades … Continue reading
Art House Love
Thank you, EW, for the nice story on the Art House; we hope it encourages folks to head back to the theater! After being displaced … Continue reading