Electric Station Lament
I am very disappointed to hear that an Old Spaghetti Factory (a chain restaurant) will be moving into the old Oregon Electric Station building. It’s … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Alltucker For LCC Board
As a current Lane Community College board member, I believe that Kevin Alltucker would be a great addition to our board. His 20 years classroom … Continue reading
Slashing Animal Services
Eugene’s animal shelter to lose 56 percent of its funding from the city
The only animal shelter serving Eugene/Springfield will lose 56 percent of its funding from the city of Eugene, according to a contract starting July 1. … Continue reading
Slant: 4/20, Astrology, Return of the Swifts, Tax Day Penny Poll Results and more
Queue the “Eugene Weedly” jokes, it’s the week of 4/20. You know one thing you can thank cannabis for? Oregon’s shield law that protects journalists’ … Continue reading
Fire at Nelson’s
Eugene Police Department’s Arson Unit investigating fire at Nelson’s in the Whit
By Melvin Bravo and Elliott Deins The Eugene-Springfield Fire Department responded to a fire at popular Latino restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit at 12:30 am … Continue reading
The World According to Cats
Jen Ferro’s ‘Cat Lady’ at VLT has claws but could use development
Stage Left at The Very Little Theatre is proving to be an incubator for new plays by local playwrights. Cat Lady, a comedy by Eugene … Continue reading
Utilities fight in court over the right to provide service to a Springfield neighborhood
A two-decade-long legal battle between two Springfield utility providers over who services a 200-home residential neighborhood may be drawing to a close. In January, a … Continue reading
Art In The Name Of Love
Karen Murphy will give a gallery talk about her friendship with the late Rick Bartow
Beyond the daring boldness of his paintings and sculptures, Rick Bartow was a quiet and reflective friend and mentor to many, including Karen Murphy. Murphy, … Continue reading
Democracy, Taxes and Rights
Online extra letters for April 13
‘DEMOCRACY,’ TENNESSEE STYLE It is a dark day for our democracy when state legislatures expel members for speaking out against gun violence instead of focusing … Continue reading
Student-Teacher Contact Time
New 4J high school schedule brings problems
By Elle Sabala As a 22-year teaching veteran in 4J and a mother of a current 4J student, I am writing to express my concerns … Continue reading