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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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From ‘I’ to ‘We’

Cultural critic Margo Jefferson speaks at UO on the role of the ‘citizen-critic’

News 7 years ago

Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic, journalist, author and professor Margo Jefferson speaks at the University of Oregon 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 30. The Oregon Humanities Center … Continue reading →

Register-Guard receives a half-million dollar tax refund

A clerical error by the county leads to a windfall for the RG

News 7 years ago

Do you daydream of coming into a large, unexpected sum of money? That’s what happened to The Register-Guard a few months ago, shortly before its … Continue reading →

Hayward Field’s Transparency Problem

A 2016 engineering report reveals East Grandstand is in “good-to-fair” condition despite reports

News 7 years ago

Both those who want to retain the history and integrity of Hayward Field’s East Grandstand and those excited for the planned new stadium agree that … Continue reading →

Uncorked

Drink 7 years ago

Wine is now as Oregonian as trees, rain and hiking. It’s as much a part of our geographic identity as it is our cultural one. … Continue reading →

Conservation Groups Sue Forest Service Over Cottage Grove Timber Sale

Plaintiffs claim the sale will harm animals and mature trees

BlogNews 7 years ago

Oregon conservation groups Cascadia Wildlands, Oregon Wild and Benton Forest Coalition have filed a lawsuit against the Umpqua National Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton, and the … Continue reading →

Demolition Permit Filed for Hayward Field

Plans are underway to demolish Hayward Field and construct a new stadium

News 7 years ago

The Portland building contractor that built Matthew Knight Arena has filed for a city permit to demolish Hayward Field. Hoffman Construction Company filed April 27 … Continue reading →

Hayward Field’s East Grandstand is not Designated as a City Landmark

The City Council voted against historic designation for the East Grandstand in its most recent work session

BlogNews 7 years ago

The Eugene City Council voted against designating Hayward Field’s East Grandstand as a historic city landmark in its Wednesday, May 9, work session. The council … Continue reading →

Rose City Rollers Revamped

Portland’s Rose City Rollers, including new captain and all-star athlete Bonnie Thunders, to compete in Eugene tournament this weekend

Sports 7 years ago

Some of the nation’s — and the world’s — best roller derby teams are cruising into town for the annual Big O tournament this weekend, … Continue reading →

Mind, Body and Health

Doctor and integrative-health advocate Deepak Chopra comes to Eugene

News 7 years ago

“I’m 71 and a half. I’ve never been hospitalized, never had surgery, never had to have any medical treatment. I follow a healthy lifestyle and … Continue reading →

Will Hayward Live On?

Eugeneans fight for the preservation of Hayward Field’s historic East Grandstand

News 7 years ago

Over the years, instead of renovating structures, Eugene has exhibited a pattern of simply knocking them down and building anew — just take a look … Continue reading →

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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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