Mayor’s statement regarding the Homeless Persons Remembrance Day Memorial Service
As mayor, I am the face and voice of the city. Both anger and praise are directed at me on this and other issues. It … Continue reading
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Bigfoot Unfair Labor Charge
Teamsters union filed nine unfair labor charges against Bigfoot Beverages, including that the company illegally decertified the union
Teamsters Locals 206 and 324 filed their combined ninth unfair labor practice charge against Bigfoot Beverages on Dec. 9. Both unions alleged the Eugene-based regional … Continue reading
Fahey Goes to School
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey discusses gun violence and upcoming legislative session with Eugene School District 4J school board members, teachers and students
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey visited the Eugene School District 4J office Dec. 18 to outline housing and behavioral health goals for the … Continue reading
Character Development
TikTok star and standup comedian Leah Rudick performs in Eugene
There’s something familiar about L.A.-based comedian Leah Rudick because, during the pandemic, Rudick went viral on TikTok with characters like “Wealthy Woman,” combining a rich … Continue reading
Swingin’ in the Season!
Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus performs in Eugene Saturday, Dec. 14, and in Corvallis Sunday, Dec. 15
Join the Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus this weekend Swing in the Season with two performances — one in Eugene and one in Corvallis. Donald Hood, … Continue reading
The Garage Stays Open
On Dec. 10, Sam Bond’s Garage announced it would remain open after an outpouring of support from the community
It was going to be one of the saddest local endings to 2024. Fortunately, Sam Bond’s Garage will be coming back down from bar heaven. … Continue reading
Raising the Barrier
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors say they’ll continue to serve people warm meals 16 days a month — despite ongoing threats of arrest and detainment from Eugene police
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors will continue to serve a hot meal under threat of arrest and citation from Eugene Police Department. “If I go to jail, … Continue reading
What Do You Hope to Find Down in the Pig Mine?
A Q&A with Pink Floyd Tribute Band playing at the McDonald Theatre Dec. 7
Pigs on the Wing is a Portland-based Pink Floyd Tribute band, set to perform at the McDonald Theater on Dec. 7 as part of their … Continue reading
Front Rooms Employees Continue Union Contract Bargaining
As the Dec. 13 closure of White Bird Clinic Front Rooms nears, the program’s employees are still unsure what to tell their clients
White Bird Clinic Front Rooms employees say they’re still hitting the bargaining table this week despite Front Rooms’ impending closure. “There’s still a contract to … Continue reading
Chicken Stampede
A perpetual thunderdome of chicken sandwich traffic is about to hit Gateway Street in Springfield
Chicken sandwich lovers may be saying “hip hip hooray” for the new Chick-fil-A opening up on Gateway Street in Springfield on Dec. 5, but between … Continue reading