Oregon Country Fair announces 2019 Lineup
Oregon Country Fair 2019 Lineup: Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band The Polish Ambassador Jim James Solo ALO The Dandy Warhols Everyone Orchestra Zero … Continue reading
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Legislative Controversy
A bill to fund schools raises eyebrows with environmentalists
A bill in the Oregon Legislature that would raise much-needed money for schools is troubling local environmental advocates. Patty Hine of 350 Eugene says the … Continue reading
Thunder Rolls in Ticket Sales for Garth Brooks
Country mega-star sells out Autzen, sets stadium record for sales
It never rains in Autzen, but when Garth Brooks’ tickets go on sale, boy does the thunder roll. Tickets for the Garth Brooks show in … Continue reading
Happy Yeaster, Doughnuts Have Risen
Voodoo Doughnuts busts out limited run of doughnuts inspired by 4/20 and Easter
It’s not 4/20 or Easter without Voodoo Doughnut running a special line of doughnuts that makes its usual menu look tame. Because Eugene Weekly has become … Continue reading
Café Bummer News
Café Yumm! announces its location near UO will lose its lease, will close down
It’s been a hard time for restaurants near the University of Oregon campus. First, we lost Barry’s Espresso and Bakery, and a pot shop moved … Continue reading
Tax Day Penny Poll Time!
Where would you put your taxes?
Every year the folks from Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) take a penny poll to see where taypayers would actually put their hard-earned federal … Continue reading
Chasing Banks
Activists rally in national day of action against JPMorgan Chase
The crowd of 20 organized under drizzly skies on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, their backs turned on the Willamette Street traffic. Their signs, paintings of … Continue reading
A New Sheriff in Town — Soon
Byron Trapp issues resignation, sets sights on retirement
Sheriff Byron Trapp has worked for the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for 31 years but Monday, April 16, will be his final day working in … Continue reading
The Kombucha Party
Oregon lawmakers introduce bill targeting taxes on kombucha
Oregon lawmakers pushed their acronym skills to the max when reintroducing legislation that would update federal alcohol taxes on kombucha companies in Oregon and throughout … Continue reading
Hi Fi Music Hall is Now Sessions Music Hall
Downtown music venue changes name, set to reopen
Since December 2018, popular downtown music spot Hi-Fi Music Hall has been in a state of semi-dormancy, opening only periodically as a venue and bar … Continue reading