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Bentley Freeman

Author: Bentley Freeman

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

News 1 year ago

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 →

‘Slipped Under the Door’

Lane County commissioners will hear public comment on proposed charter changes, including an 11th hour redistricting plan 

News 1 year ago

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 →

The Fallout …

of a good video game adaptation on Amazon

Streaming 1 year ago

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 →

Rocking Like a California King

Everclear’s founder Art Alexakis is living his dream (and playing the Cuthbert June 8)

Arts 1 year ago

“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

Music 1 year ago

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

News 1 year ago

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 →

Something Different Together

Kiva owners George and Melissa Brown take us back in time to the 1970s when things were easy and the hippies had a mall

Culture 1 year ago

It’s a warm summer afternoon. 1973, Eugene, Oregon. Driving down West 11th Avenue in your 1966 Coupe De Ville on the hunt for an afternoon … Continue reading →

Red v. Blue

Two candidates, Deputy DA Chris Parosa and Oakridge Cop James Cleavenger to duke it out May 21 for Lane County District Attorney

EW-Extra 1 year ago

The bells of election night begin to toll as the race for the district attorney pits an experienced DA’s office insider against an Oakridge police … Continue reading →

‘Big City Problems’

Ethan Clevenger, a downtown business owner, runs for the Ward 1 Eugene City Council position 

EW-Extra 1 year ago

Ethan Clevenger, owner of  local Porterhouse Clothing Supply and candidate for Ward 1’s seat on Eugene City Council, says he knows that the economic impact … Continue reading →

Lane United FC Showing Europeans How It’s Done

Expect heart pounding moments during Lane United FC’s opening games on May 19 — the women taking on Capital FC in Salem and the men playing against Midlakes United FC here at Civic!

Sports 1 year ago

Balls abound! Tearing that turf up! Showing the world how we Americans play football — nay — how we play soccer. The Reds, the men’s … Continue reading →

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