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Members of the Native American community have brought concerns to the Oregon Country Fair, and the Fair is working to address them
By Ruby Duncan and Eve Weston In years past, the Oregon Country Fair has dealt with allegations of cultural appropriation from Native American community members. … Continue reading
Bi-Mart Closing Willakenzie store?
Also, UO signs development deal
Bi-Mart appears to be closing its store on Willakenzie Road in northeast Eugene. The Eugene-based general-merchandise chain hasn’t announced the closure. But the owner of … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
‘Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.’ — Rep. John Lewis on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, … Continue reading
Celebrate Your Culture Boldly
The annual Noche Cultural celebration welcomes the community for an evening filled with Latino culture
It is not only the Tuesday Taco nights or sipping tequila. “The event is focused on creating a space for community,” Antonio Huerta, director of … Continue reading
BRING Eyes Northwest Eugene
The Glenwood-based nonprofit wants to open a second outlet
BRING Recycling, Lane County’s main construction materials re-use organization, wants to open an outlet in northwest Eugene and is searching for a spot to lease. … Continue reading
Sasquatch Sightings Await
Join experts and skeptics for two days of paranormal fun, legendary tales and theories at Greenwaters Park in Oakridge
Join believers, skeptics and researchers at the second annual two-day Sasquatch Summer Fest on July 11 and 12 at Greenwaters Park in Oakridge. Meet world-renowned … Continue reading
Armed and Fabulous
As attacks escalate against LGBTQ+ people around the country, many are taking up arms
“Why do you own a gun?” My answer to that frequent question is always this: Because I feel that I have to. Being a transgender … Continue reading
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Possible Amazon Distribution Center up for Public Comment
Eugene facility’s air pollution spotlighted
The mysterious and massive package-delivery center planned near the Eugene Airport will generate so much traffic that it needs an air pollution permit. The Lane … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
‘If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.’ — Maya Angelou Upcoming Rallies, Marches, Trainings and Protests • … Continue reading
The Listening Room
For barber George Dudley, cutting hair is just part of the job — the real art is in the conversation
When George Dudley’s alarm went off on a recent Monday morning, he felt a familiar weight. First up, a hardline conservative business owner. Next? A … Continue reading
Chad Drive Property in WinCo’s Shopping Cart
Chain buys the building it had been leasing
Grocery chain WinCo — a destination for budget-minded shoppers — apparently likes to buy a treat for itself sometimes. In June, the Idaho-based company bought … Continue reading
ICE in Eugene Cannot be Ignored
Eugeneans stand up against ICE, amid challenges and fear
By Seira Kitagawa and Eve Weston Despite the short notice, roughly 50 people gathered at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza at 12:30 pm July … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie … Continue reading