Long Live the King
David Lomond to bring the magic of Elvis to Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar in Springfield
When David Lomond shows up for a show, he often arrives in a ’77 gold Cadillac Coupe de Ville, a ride fit for the King … Continue reading
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The Pen Is Mightier
The Register-Guard’s union is fighting for wages to afford living in Eugene
The year 2021 is on its way to becoming the year of the union, from Kellogg’s workers striking to Oregon universities securing a historic contract … Continue reading
Local Hospital Workers Back on Strike
More than 300 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center workers are on strike for five days, calling for livable wages and affordable health insurance
The rain pours as a group of hospital union workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center accompany recently outsourced coworkers, who are picking up their final paycheck, … Continue reading
Succession in the 4th Congressional District
In his retiring speech, Peter DeFazio said he would support the Democratic nominee, but who’s thinking of running?
When Rep. Peter DeFazio announced in In his Dec. 1 press conference why he was retiring after serving 18 terms in the House of Representatives, … Continue reading
A Growing Tsunami
Starting with Ken Babbs’ newest work, Tsunami Books is venturing into the publishing business
An Irish fiddle plays over the radio as Tsunami Books owner Scott Landfield talks about his recent venture into the publishing industry. Surrounded by counterculture … Continue reading
Rep. Peter DeFazio Will Not Run Again
The congressman will end his career after serving Oregon in Washington D.C. for 36 years
In a somber Dec. 1 virtual press conference, Rep. Peter DeFazio said he would not seek re-election in 2022. He’s represented Oregon’s 4th congressional district … Continue reading
Eric Richardson Abruptly Dismissed from Local NAACP Leadership
Board decides to look for an executive director with different skills
After serving nearly nine years, Eric Richardson’s time in a leadership role at the Eugene Springfield NAACP is over. Richardson says the decision was disappointing … Continue reading
Still Cray After All These Years
Bluesman Robert Cray and his band return to Eugene, where the group was initially founded
The Robert Cray Band has won five Grammy awards and has played alongside some of the giants of blues. But the origin story of the … Continue reading
Building on a Foundation
House Speaker Tina Kotek is behind some of Oregon’s recent important legislation and says she’s running for governor to build on it
Before moving to Oregon in 1987, Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek was a college dropout. She was living in Washington, D.C., where she had attended … Continue reading
Main Street Artisans
Washburne Cafe in Springfield hosts Women Makers Market, offering goods from eight local artisans
Finding local artisan goods for holiday gifts on Springfield’s Main Street has been tough ever since Haven Home and Gifts closed a few years ago. … Continue reading