Letters to the Editor
Posted 2025-04-01 But What About the Kittens? Lately the news has been dominated by fearmongering about all the attacks Donald Trump is supposedly making on … Continue reading
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From Ukraine to Oregon: a Ski Trip for War Veterans
Veterans of the Ukraine — Russia war learn how to ski again after losing a leg through the Oregon Adaptive Sports program at Mount Hoodoo ski resort
Five Ukrainian war veterans, who each lost a leg in combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War, flew to Oregon to learn how to ski on an … Continue reading
Spring Breaking Barriers
Oregon nonprofits make outdoor adventures accessible to all
Rocky or uneven terrain, steep inclines, roaring rapids and a lack of guidance all serve as barriers to getting people outdoors, especially those with limited … Continue reading
Pinball Wizards
Lane County arcade roundup
Why go to a bar and get bored on your night off, when you could go to an arcade? From nostalgic classics to new modern … Continue reading
Dine & Dash
With the demise of Shari’s in 2024, other late-night sites have stepped up to the plate
By Eve Weston and Emma J Nelson Since 1978, you were always welcome at Shari’s Cafe and Pies. The Pacific Northwest late night dining chain … Continue reading
Free Legal Libations
Rating the free drinks you can get around Eugene for your birthday
On Feb. 11, I turned 21 years old and entered the bar scene for the first time with one thing in mind — get free … Continue reading
Good Badlands
Hike to a desert outcrop near Bend
The Oregon Badlands is the strangest wilderness in Oregon, with no mountains, lakes or streams. This desert landscape east of Bend was buried by a … Continue reading
Painting Takes Patience
A newbie’s guide to interior paint
When it comes to painting, even professionals struggle with drips, splatters and spills. Between the preparation, choosing the right paint and making sure every coat … Continue reading
Tools for Life
Essential tools everyone can benefit from when moving out or living alone for the first time
Moving out is a pivotal time in life, where tools like resilience and self-sufficiency come into play. In addition to those metaphorical tools, you can … Continue reading
On Behalf of Cats, Spare No Expense
Denver-based Cat Topia has its very first catio in Eugene
They are serenely self-assured souls who bask in warmth and silently judge as to whether, on a whim, to take you or leave you. If … Continue reading