Democrats Keep Oregon Blue
'Blue wave' takes U.S. House, but Democrats maintain power in Oregon
Oregon won’t have the only governor in the U.S. with a goatee after all. Gov. Kate Brown will keep her job for the next four years, … Continue reading
Henry Houston
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Streets on Life Support
Springfield’s $10-million bond would address large backlog of roads before they ‘die’
The road to prosperity needs to be paved with more than just good intentions. Springfield is asking its voters to approve a $10-million bond measure … Continue reading
A Pacific Northwest Music Sampler
Annual arts conference hits Eugene with PNW regional artists looking for gigs
For the staff at the downtown Eugene Hilton, it’s just another event filled with people looking at each other’s chest to read names and professions. … Continue reading
Oregon Chips Away at UCLA with 42-21 Win
Former Ducks Coach Chip Kelly has homecoming as UCLA coach
When reporters leave the field after a football game, following the Ducks into the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, there’s a certain look of disappointment on the faces … Continue reading
Not Your Typical Libertarian
Nick Chen, libertarian candidate for governor, pushes for a change in Oregon leadership — beyond the two parties
Nick Chen doesn’t sound like the usual politician, let alone the usual Libertarian. In fact, he even jokes about the Libertarian stereotype: that the vocal … Continue reading
Threat Level Trump
DeFazio and other Democrats say Trump administration threatens people with pre-existing conditions or jobs like logging
Nov. 1 is the first day of open enrollment for health insurance. Back in June, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration would not defend … Continue reading
Best Rabblerouser
Frog Lefty Tim Lewis Not many rabblerousers can say they fought the law and won like good ol’ Frog (David Miller). The city of Eugene … Continue reading
Best Pizza
Mezza Luna 933 Pearl Street, 541-684-8900; 2776 Shadowview, 541-743-2999; 115 S. 5th Street, Springfield, 541-653-8661. Mezzalunapizzeria.com Sizzle Pie 910 Willamette Street, 541-683-7437. Sizzlepie.com Coburg Pizza Company 90999 S. … Continue reading
Best Ice Cream/Fro Yo
Prince Pücklers 1605 E. 19th Avenue. 541-344-4418. Princepucklers.com. I Scream for Waffles 1412 W. 7th Avenue. 541-729-1732. Iscreamforwaffles.com. Coconut Bliss 725 W. 1st Avenue. 541-345-0020. … Continue reading
Best Burrito
El Super Burrito, 2566 Willamette Street, 541-485-0619. Burrito Boy, 510 E. Broadway, 541-344-8070; 2511 W. 11th Avenue Suite A, 541-338-4219; 1840 Chambers Street, 541-246-8775; 1060 … Continue reading