Hands Off! Oakridge
About 100 people gathered in Oakridge, Oregon, at the Hitching Post off Highway 58 as part of the nationwide Hands Off! protests against the Trump … Continue reading
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Farming Funds for Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres Community Farm raises funds to repair the farm following the January 2024 ice storm
The January 2024 ice storm left its mark on Lane County, and over a year later some are still struggling to rebuild. Lydia Scott and … Continue reading
Dine & Dash
With the demise of Shari’s in 2024, other late-night sites have stepped up to the plate
By Eve Weston and Emma J Nelson Since 1978, you were always welcome at Shari’s Cafe and Pies. The Pacific Northwest late night dining chain … Continue reading
Supporting the Fire Service Fee
Once the cuts are made, it’s not easy to bring services back
By Lucy Vinis, Jennifer Yeh, Lyndsie Leech and Eliza Kashinsky The city of Eugene’s Fire Service Fee is a prudent action that enables the city … Continue reading
LTD’s Homelessness and Community Liaison Sarah Koski has made it her personal mission to help the homelessness crisis in Eugene
Harbinger of Aid
By Jesse Coronado It’s 6 am, and the silence of the cool morning dies as a bus rolls in and Sarah Koski arrives at the … Continue reading
The Diner Fighting for Inclusivity
Despite financial struggles, Abilities Diner and Bakery’s founder is committed to creating jobs for workers with disabilities while serving up classic comfort food
By Mirandah Davis-Powell Juliann Fitzgerald is at Abilities Diner and Bakery seven days a week. In a day’s work, she’s a touchpoint of support for … Continue reading
Furry Foragers
The Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship brings together dogs and delicacies.
Cheering and barking radiated through the arena at the Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship on Feb. 8 as 28 dogs competed to be crowned … Continue reading
Know Your Rights
What you can do to save the world in the reign of Trump
What you can do to save the world in the reign of Trump The moment Donald J. Trump was inaugurated president of the United States … Continue reading
Participation Counts
Labor unions and making a difference, even if you are not a billionaire
By Dan Soeby In today’s environment of class separation and division, an individual voice may not be heard, especially if that voice does not belong … Continue reading
From the Mims Family to Housing in Letters
The Legacy of the Mims Family Thanks to G. B. Lawrence for reminding and informing readers of the critical part the Mims family played in … Continue reading