The Keys to a Great Night
Many Eugeneans probably haven’t heard about the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, described by University of Oregon piano professor Alexandre Dossin as the “Olympics of … Continue reading
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Local Labor Unions Rally and Support Statewide Strikes
Union members from local Teamsters and BCTGM continue to strike as AFL-CIO members rally support for labor statewide
On Monday, Nov. 11, workers from Bigfoot Beverages and Franz Bakeries were joined by over 80 people rallying support for the union members across the … Continue reading
The Garage is Closing
The Venerable Sam Bond’s Garage will shutter Jan. 1
For almost 30 years it has been the pulse of life in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood. An anchor in the Whit since it opened in 1995, … Continue reading
Get Swamped
Louisiana Swamp Rock Singer Comes to the McDonald Theatre Nov. 10.
In 2004, the baby-faced, soul-patched singer-songwriter Marc Broussard barreled into national stardom with his hit “Home.” It’s a deep, swamp-rock pop jam paying homage to … Continue reading
Laughing through the Pain
Laurie Kilmartin performs at Olsen Run Comedy Club Thursday, Nov. 7
Election results getting you down? Head on over to Olsen Run Comedy Club so comedian Laurie Kilmartin can turn your frown upside down! Or, rather, … Continue reading
How a Ballot Becomes a Vote
Lane County Elections goes the extra mile to count over 220,000 ballots — ensuring a fair and safe election
More than 25 election workers already began counting up ballots a week before the Nov. 5 election as “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray plays over … Continue reading
‘Are You Registered to Vote?”
UO student Alex Aghdaei sets himself apart with his level of political engagement
At the University of Oregon Fall Street Faire, Alex Aghdaei manned the booth for the Democratic Party of Lane County along with other members of … Continue reading
What the Hell is a Soil and Water Conservation District?
Positions for the nationwide program dedicated to cleaning soil and water are on the ballot, unopposed
The Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District media and outreach specialist says most of her job is just “getting the word out.” Every election, … Continue reading
Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Market
The Gem Faire and the Willamette Valley Handmade Market take over Lane Events Center from Nov. 1 to 3
Weekends are when markets flourish in Eugene, and aside from the staples that are the Saturday Market and the Lane County Farmers Market, three more … Continue reading
Measure 117: A Better Democracy for All
Ranked choice voting has benefits beyond enfranchising those typically ignored by special interest
Brian Smith “We need a better democracy” is what Eugene Weekly said in its endorsement of Measure 117, which would give Oregon voters the option … Continue reading