What’s Lost When A Paper Dies
Last month in June, EO Media Group, a regional newspaper publishing company in Oregon and southern Washington, announced that it would be making five of … Continue reading
Bentley Freeman
Author: Bentley Freeman
Remembering The Old Guard
Eugene Register-Guard alumni gather in their old newsroom, celebrating a time, a community and a paper long past
On June 29, more than 100 alumni of The Register-Guard gathered in what used to be its offices to spend four hours reminiscing about what … Continue reading
‘One Big Deal’
A win for small businesses and working-families is included in Sen. Ron Wyden’s bipartisan tax-relief bill — hitting the Senate floor next month
Sen. Ron Wyden exclaimed to a crowd of small business owners, academics and reporters gathered at the Ninkasi Brewing Co. Tasting Room on June 28 … Continue reading
Write-Ins and Repro Rights
Oregon House District 12 race is between a write-in, pro-choice Democrat and a pro-life Republican
When the Democratic Party of Lane County came knocking on Michelle Emmons’ door, all she said was “Oh, no,” because, she says, “I know how … Continue reading
The Fallout …
of a good video game adaptation on Amazon
Crawling out through the fallout of terrible video game adaptations, Amazon Prime Studio’s Fallout TV series is a perfect representation of the perennial video game … Continue reading
‘Slipped Under the Door’
Lane County commissioners will hear public comment on proposed charter changes, including an 11th hour redistricting plan
A proposal to redraw Lane County’s political map could be headed to the ballot in November, even though the plan has received none of the … Continue reading
Meter War
While EWEB is reaching 96 percent of local homes with smart meters, a few residents allege it’s ‘dirty’ electricity and claim the ecofriendly meters pose a health hazard, going so far as to file a lawsuit against the public utility
In function, smart meters do the same thing as legacy analog meters — collect and report data on water and electricity. But several homeowners have … Continue reading
Rocking Like a California King
Everclear’s founder Art Alexakis is living his dream (and playing the Cuthbert June 8)
“I’m 62, and I get to play rock ‘n’ roll for a living,” says Art Alexakis, alternative rock band Everclear founder, singer songwriter and guitarist. … Continue reading
A Smashing Good Time
The 90s rock band Smash Mouth arrives in Redmond August 9 to take all rock lovers back in time
To the tune of “All Star” by Smash Mouth Somebody just told meThis summer’s gonna show me Everything I wanna see in Eugene. I was in the … Continue reading
Charter Changes
Lane County suggests changes to its home rule document to prevent gerrymandering
Proposed amendments to the Lane County Home Rule Charter seeking to prevent gerrymandered voting districts and confusing district names will be discussed in a public … Continue reading