Operatic Debut
Eugene actress and arts administrator Kari Welch takes charge of Eugene Opera
Kari Boldon Welch is the first to admit she’s a newcomer to the colorful world of opera. “I don’t know a ton about opera,” she … Continue reading
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Celebrating the Latino Community
Noche Cultural, Eugene and Springfield’s largest Latino annual cultural event, is Saturday, July 20
Cultural events are essential for fostering strong and supportive communities, say two organizers of Noche Cultural, an annual Latino cultural event in Springfield. The purpose … Continue reading
Scobert Park’s Redesign Discussed
As neighbors express differing views, a meeting at Scobert Gardens Park is July 23
Scobert Gardens Park — tucked away on 4th Avenue in the Whiteaker neighborhood — is entering the third stage of redesign proposals with ongoing input … Continue reading
‘Mini-Disneyland’ Without Any Permits
A home that resembles a private amusement park is at the center of a battle with Lane County for failing to apply for necessary permits before building on forest lands
Over the past several years, Richard McDougal has transformed his sprawling 50-acre Jasper home site with a small Wild-West-themed town — complete with a saloon, … Continue reading
Adam Carolla is Coming to Town
Get ready for some controversial opinions
Adam Carolla has talked more during his 30-year-long comedic career than some do in their entire life. But he has more to say. His latest … Continue reading
What’s Lost When A Paper Dies
Last month in June, EO Media Group, a regional newspaper publishing company in Oregon and southern Washington, announced that it would be making five of … Continue reading
Protesting Homeless Sweeps
Protesters speak out against trespass citations given to homeless people and their advocates
During the January ice storm that ravaged Lane County, the police issued more than 70 citations for criminal trespass. It’s not clear how many of … Continue reading
Jennifer Denson
Born in Eugene, Jennifer Denson went to grade school at Spring Creek Elementary, then migrated with her family to Silver City, New Mexico, for middle … Continue reading
Remembering The Old Guard
Eugene Register-Guard alumni gather in their old newsroom, celebrating a time, a community and a paper long past
On June 29, more than 100 alumni of The Register-Guard gathered in what used to be its offices to spend four hours reminiscing about what … Continue reading
Steamrollin’ to the Next Phase
Historic steam plant to take the next phase of redevelopment following funding of an additional $6 million from city council
The Eugene City Council is putting together a development agreement on the refurbishment of the iconic riverfront Eugene Water and Electric Board Steam Plant. Key … Continue reading