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Two Eugene businesses, Cousin Jack’s Pasty Company and Vanilla Jill’s, have teamed up to create “Jack & Jill’s Courtyard” located on 3rd and Blair across from the back of Ninkasi in the Whiteaker. We hear it’s a great food destination with meat and vegetable pasties available from Cousin Jack’s cart and frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegan treats, soups, salads and more available at Vanilla Jill’s. Continue reading
So Art Robinson sued Congressman Peter DeFazio for a cool million over billboards with Robinson's name and quotes on them, that were put up by DeFazio's campaign with link to the website whoisartrobinson.com Tea Party climate-change denier Robinson is trying to take DeFazio on again for Oregon's 4th district congressional seat. Continue reading
So today at the Lane County Commissioners' meeting … They laughed, they joked, they talked about a public safety tax and they took secret pictures of each other and posted them on Facebook. Here's more or less how the meeting went. ANIMALS Continue reading
Who knew giant brown spiders were so controversial? Our story No Worries About Giant Brown Spiders elicited a number of responses from readers who say that they indeed have encountered hobo spiders south of Corvallis.They even sent pictures. Awesome. Who doesn't love spider mail? (FYI: me). Continue reading
What's happening with the Courthouse Garden property? Just added today to the Eugene City Council work session agenda for noon Wednesday, Oct. 31, is a an "Urban Renewal Agency Work Session: Disposition of Real Property," and we hear from a city planner that's it's about the Courthouse Garden site. We have not been able to confirm whether or not Northwest Community Credit Union will be asking for a waiver of system development charges on what could be a $10 million project. NCCU wants to buy the 1.8 acres for a new headquarters building and bank. Continue reading
The Lane County Board of Commissioners is meeting on Oct. 31; what scary things might be on the agenda in honor of Halloweeen? (The board will be meeting on Wednesdays only through early December, then they will move to Tuesdays to avoid conflict with the Eugene City Council, which is currently sharing Harris Hall, and footed part of the bill for its renovation.) Continue reading
Hurrican Sandy is hitting, and our Facebook and Twitter feeds are full of dramatic pictures of the storm. And fake pictures of the storm. That inspiring shot of the soldier guarding the tomb of the Unknown Soldier? It's recent … from September. Continue reading
Just to keep you up-to-date on Lane County news: We are a hotbed of gonnorhea. Number of STI Cases in Lane County Spike According to Health Officials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Continue reading
• Eugene City Council Ward 2 candidates Betty Taylor and Juan Carlos Valle will be at a candidate’s forum hosted by the Friendly Area Neighbors at 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 25, at Washington Park Center, 2025 Washington St. Continue reading
The Community Veterinary Center, a new nonprofit low-cost clinic, has opened in Eugene to meet the needs of household pets owned by low-income residents of Lane County. Services are by appointment only and all new clients must provide documentation of income to qualify for the services. The center is located at 470 Hwy. 99 N. in Eugene. Hours of operation are Mondays from 2 to 6 pm and Thursdays from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Phone for information and appointments is 636-3324. Continue reading