Young Climate Activists Sue Montana and Win
Sixteen Montana youths sued the state of Montana for using a fossil-fuel based energy system and won. The August 14 ruling determined that not considering … Continue reading
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Facing the Inferno, Twice
The McKenzie Valley once again faces destruction from wildfires
On August 7 lightning struck within the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest near Lookout Cliff. In a little over a week, the Lookout Fire has grown … Continue reading
Fire and Smoke Info
Some useful links for fire and smoke news in Lane County
Breaking Fire News Watch Duty , an app run by a nonprofit that “alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.” Lane County’s … Continue reading
Art Born of Industry
Eugene’s new Museum of Techno Art will fully open in October but is open for previews now by appointment
A new museum where art combines with industry and delivers audiences a slice of everything from fashion to history is just months away from opening … Continue reading
It’s Barcade®
An editor's note on 'arcade bars'
In our recent story about where queer folks go to meet and to party in Eugene, we wrote about Blairally, a vintage arcade bar, and … Continue reading
Three Strikes and You’re Out
Candice King and two of her neighbors join in rent striking against R&R Properties
For more than a month now, Candice King has been fighting to keep her home. Her community has held their ground in the face of … Continue reading
It’s Best of Eugene!
But you can vote for anyone or anything in Lane County!
It’s time to celebrate what we love about Lane County! Here are the basic rules: This is the nomination round. It will be followed by … Continue reading
Pagan Outreach
Eugene’s Annual Pagan Pride has plenty of food and entertainment as it educates the community on diverse spiritual paths
The Eugene Pagan community will be visible and having fun at Alton Baker Park once again for the annual Eugene Pagan Pride festival this Sunday, … Continue reading
A Time To Remember And Heal
The annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration is August 6 at Alton Baker Park
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 ended World War II and reframed everything about future wars. Almost 80 years later, governments are … Continue reading
A Climate-Focused Town Hall
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s recent town hall at LCC focused on the environment
On July 16, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke at Lane Community College for the last stop on a summer statewide town hall tour. Wearing cowboy … Continue reading