Mystery Science 3-Hausen
Despite what the acronym stands for — World Wrestling Entertainment — WWE has been unable to make entertaining movies. Hey, there’s a reason why Dwayne … Continue reading
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Spreading the Dough
Beloved south Eugene bagel shop reopens, new owner says he’s offering living wages and profit sharing
Ever since Maxwell Davis, 29, took over Lox, Stocks and Bagels, customers have been coming in nonstop. In the few weeks the bagel shop has … Continue reading
Spending Springfield’s Millions of Dollars
Flush with grant money, the Springfield City Council discussed investing in CAHOOTS, resources for the unhoused and affordable housing
On Valentine’s Day, people share their feelings through chocolate, cards and roses. Springfield City Council spent the holiday discussing how to spend millions of dollars … Continue reading
No-Cause and Effect
Rent advocates are pushing the city for renter relocation assistance, but landlords say it’ll make their job harder
If you are a renter, your landlord can evict you and legally not have to provide you with a reason, in a process called a … Continue reading
Spent the Rent Money
Eugene filmmaker brings together drugs, beer and comedy in new movie
The recipe for comedy is to start with a true story, and for director Blake Laitner, 35, when he started working on the screenplay for … Continue reading
Money Is the Root
Running for governor as a Democrat, Patrick Starnes wants to take on campaign finance, which he says is influencing Oregon politics
The race to become the Democratic Party’s nominee to be governor has attracted a lot of money for three major candidates. But Brownsville resident Patrick … Continue reading
More than Partners
Workers at three Starbucks stores in Eugene want to be more than just ‘partners’ and are starting unionizing efforts
On Jan. 31, workers at three Eugene Starbucks stores are serving more than lattes. They’re serving letters to corporate leadership about their intent to form … Continue reading
Hip to Be Square
A Little Pizza Oregon brings Detroit-style pizza to Eugene
Ben Phillips was having trouble finding the right food truck for his business. So he bought one new from Kansas City, Missouri, and drove it … Continue reading
Can You Say ‘Cocktail’?
Ninkasi breaks into the canned cocktail world with a Eugene bartending legend
When I take a drink of Ninkasi’s canned agave paloma with tequila, I’m surprised with how much it tastes like it had just been mixed. … Continue reading
Spicing Up The Whit
Nelson’s in the Whit is taking over a neighborhood iconic building
A bass and drum beat bumps in the background at Nelson’s in the Whit, the newest addition to the Whiteaker’s neighborhood scene. As the song “Taki … Continue reading