Best French Fries
1. Cornucopia 295 W 17th Ave. 541-485-2300; 207 E. 5th Ave. Ste. 109; 541-485-2676; 521 Main St., Springfield, 541-485-2879. CornucopiaEugene.com. 2. McMenamin’s (all of them) … Continue reading
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The Settled Parts of the Election
The race to the White House is ongoing but state and local elections are decided
Eugene City Councilor Emily Semple was about to open a bottle of champagne to celebrate her re-election to represent Ward 1 when Eugene Weekly called. … Continue reading
Celebrate the Right to Vote
The day after Election Day, get out and support democracy — or protest a power grab
We may not know who wins the White House on Election Day, or the next day, or the day after or if President Donald Trump … Continue reading
Turned Up to 11
Incumbent state Rep. Marty Wilde and Republican challenger Katie Boshart Glaser spar for seat in Legislature
With large swaths of rural land and a populous metro area, House District 11 is like a scaled down version of Oregon. The district covers … Continue reading
Shipping News
Eugene's Arcimoto makes huge deal with DHL
Eugene’s Arcimoto is once again making big moves in the delivery world. The three-wheel electric car maker is finding a way to bring its most … Continue reading
The Winner Takes it All
With no incumbent, two state senators make their case to be the secretary of state
Oregon has more Democrats than Republicans, but that doesn’t mean the secretary state race is a safe bet for the Democratic nominee, state Sen. Shemia … Continue reading
Springfield To Appoint Mayor
At Oct. 19 City Council meeting, the council will decide new mayor out of four applicants
Four Springfield city councilors have submitted applications to serve as interim mayor after Mayor Christine Lundberg’s resignation two months ago. The City Council will vote … Continue reading
A TAC Progress Report
Eugene, Lane County discuss addressing homelessness and where they are on the five-year plan
At an Oct. 14 joint work session with the Lane County Board of County Commissioners and Eugene City Council, elected officials discussed homelessness and progress … Continue reading
Gov. Kate Brown’s Eyes Are on Lane County
Lane County is on the governor's watch list
Lane County’s recent spike in COVID-19 infections kicked off when the University of Oregon’s fall term started. Gov. Kate Brown has now put Lane County … Continue reading
Springfield on the Move
Springfield’s City Council runoff race has two candidates who want to usher in change
After 10 years on the Springfield City Council, Councilor Sheri Moore is retiring. For years, Moore has been the left-leaning councilor on the nonpartisan City … Continue reading