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
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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
Write-Ins and Repro Rights
Oregon House District 12 race is between a write-in, pro-choice Democrat and a pro-life Republican
When the Democratic Party of Lane County came knocking on Michelle Emmons’ door, all she said was “Oh, no,” because, she says, “I know how … Continue reading
TV Butte Dispute Continues
Controversial efforts to rezone forest land near Oakridge into a gravel mine continue, years after it was first proposed
By Eve Weston A mining company associated with Ed King of King Estate Winery is making another attempt to convert TV Butte, a forested area … Continue reading
Homeless Counts
A new survey of Lane County’s unhoused finds more emergency shelter beds in use
The number of unhoused people living in Eugene has remained stubbornly consistent over recent years, but new data show the changing ways the homeless here … Continue reading
Seeking Protection
Stalking and restraining orders and the justice system
On the morning of May 24, a 39-year-old woman drove a gold Kia Soul to the Eugene Weekly offices, walked in and screamed, “I know … Continue reading
‘Slipped Under the Door’
Lane County commissioners will hear public comment on proposed charter changes, including an 11th hour redistricting plan
A proposal to redraw Lane County’s political map could be headed to the ballot in November, even though the plan has received none of the … Continue reading