TajMo Return for Mo’
Blues musician Keb’ Mo’ had been working nonstop on what would become the Grammy-winning album TajMo. After a weeklong break, he gave it another chance. … Continue reading
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Does Buehler ‘Bend’ or Break the Rules?
DPO files complaint that Buehler no longer lives in the district he serves
What’s an election without some drama? Jeanne Atkins, chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO) and former Oregon secretary of state, announced today that … Continue reading
Knock, Knock, Who’s There?
Freedom Foundation starts opt-out campaign in Oregon
It’s only been a few weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Janus v. AFSCME that it’s unconstitutional to require non-members to pay … Continue reading
It Ain’t Easy Being Wheezy
A strong grass seed industry keeps the allergy season going
The Willamette Valley is known is for its grass — and not just the kind you can smoke. It’s an industry that brings in more … Continue reading
Eugene Symphony Gets Ready to Feel the Force
Francesco Lecce-Chong readies his baton for a more civilized time
Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) told Variety in 2018 that John Williams’ score elevated Star Wars: A New Hope to the status of Lawrence of Arabia. And … Continue reading
The Baker County Blazers
County pulls in high weed retail sales per capita
Maybe they should call it “Baked” County. Baker County’s marijuana retail sales from 2017 brought in more than $16 million. Considering their population, that means, … Continue reading
Wyden finishes First Amendment tour in Eugene
Invites Eugene interfaith group to hear concerns of practicing religion
Inside the Wayne Morse Family Farm house, you can find the name of then-future senator Ron Wyden on a phone message for Sen. Wayne Morse. … Continue reading
Jade in the Rough
Sometimes the stars align perfectly. For songwriter Jade Jackson, it was being born with only a few degrees of separation from Mike Ness, front man … Continue reading
Pickleball is Life
Paddle sport takes over Eugene-Springfield, giving zip to local courts
It’s a cloudy spring morning at Meadow Park in Springfield as I get ready to serve. I have a pickleball in my left hand and … Continue reading
Three’s Company
Patrick Starnes challenges ‘big money’ in Oregon governor's race
Governor Kate Brown and challenger Knute Buehler knew the day after the May 15 primary election they would go on in November to run for … Continue reading