Needles ‘n’ Pins
Eugene's own Leo London releases solo record mixed in Eugene
When Leo London is sad, he plays guitar — and it suits him well. The Eugene native and member of Portland indie pop traditionalists The … Continue reading
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Smell No Evil, See No Evil, Drink No Evil
Challenging the massive power and traumatic environmental impact of factory farms
This article is full of shit: Cow shit. Pig shit. Chicken shit. Mounds of shit seeping from mega-farms into drinking water. Bullshit from lobbyists trying … Continue reading
The Eugene Community Prepares for Potential Harassment
Reports of 'Punish a Muslim Day' circulate locally
The FBI contacted the Eugene Islamic Center the morning of Monday, April 2, to alert the community about “Punish a Muslim Day” slated for today, … Continue reading
Business with Racist Ties Plans Move to Cottage Grove
Wolfclan Armory's new location leads to protest
Wolfclan Armory, a knife and weapons shop that has been based in Creswell, is planning a move to Main Street in Cottage Grove, the Cottage … Continue reading
Eugene Symphony Music Director Takes on California Post
But Francesco Lecce-Chong won't be leaving Eugene
Francesco Lecce-Chong, Eugene Symphony’s still-new music director and conductor, has been named music director of the Santa Rosa Symphony, the California orchestra announced late on … Continue reading
March for Our Lives Brings Thousands to Eugene’s Streets
Youth-led marches in Eugene and across the nation demand an end to gun violence
The youth-led March for Our Lives to end gun violence brought thousands out in Eugene on Saturday, March 24. At allied marches in Washington D.C. … Continue reading
Concerns Over Planning Commission
Secondary dwelling units to be discussed at Monday's meeting
A Eugene Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 26, will address secondary dwelling units in Eugene. City Councilor Emily Semple says she has been approached … Continue reading
Horses All Weekend
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo in Albany this weekend
Anyone who follows me on social media knows that about 50 percent of my posts are news-related. The rest are horses and dogs. So, this … Continue reading
Oil Leaks Into the McKenzie River
However industries regularly, legally, pollute Oregon's rivers
Shocked by the news of hydraulic oil leaking into the McKenzie River, just hundreds of feet from the intake for Eugene’s drinking water? Don’t be. It’s … Continue reading
Come to Oregon, Ride the Giant Bunnies
Then go home … But seriously, Travel Oregon's new 'only slightly exaggerated' campaign is a delight
Sky whales. A giant ridable rabbit in a tulip field. It’s everything you love about Oregon in a magical cartoon setting. Or would love if … Continue reading