Uncorked
Wine is now as Oregonian as trees, rain and hiking. It’s as much a part of our geographic identity as it is our cultural one. … Continue reading
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The Fast of Ramadan
A local writer's reflections on the Muslim holy month
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins this week — May 15 in the U.S. but Thursday elsewhere as it is determined by the local … Continue reading
The World at His Feet
Six days a week, Scott Beeler arrives at a construction site in downtown Eugene and climbs up a series of nine outdoor ladders, rain or … Continue reading
A Handful of Hardy Geraniums
Since I ranted earlier this spring about a geranium species you do not want in your garden, it seems only fair to feature some of … Continue reading
New Figs on the Block
Bricks and Minifigs brings Lego resale to Eugene’s Whiteaker district
Bins piled high with brightly colored Lego bricks are the focal point of Bricks and Minifigs, a recent addition to Eugene’s Whiteaker district. Brian Aljian, … Continue reading
Weed and Banking Up in Smoke?
Local marijuana retailers struggle with green money due to federal regulations
Marijuana has been legal in Oregon for recreational use since 2015, and retail stores have been offering customers weed here since 2017. But marijuana-related businesses … Continue reading
First Dance with Mary Jane
A marijuana newbie goes shopping at a local weed joint
Tyler Banks, budtender at Moss Crossing, a weed dispensary located in Eugene’s Friendly Street neighborhood, wants you to know it’s OK if you don’t know … Continue reading
Stirring the Political Pot
As the marijuana industry grows, so does its poltical power
The pot lobby. No, it’s not the waiting area where you sit around before boarding a flight on planet pot. Wacky weed, the devil’s lettuce, … Continue reading
Rose City Rollers Revamped
Portland’s Rose City Rollers, including new captain and all-star athlete Bonnie Thunders, to compete in Eugene tournament this weekend
Some of the nation’s — and the world’s — best roller derby teams are cruising into town for the annual Big O tournament this weekend, … Continue reading
High Time for a Holiday
A journey through Eugene's 4/20 weekend
Every time Christmas rolls around, people start talking about the “War on Christmas” and how they feel under attack for saying “Merry Christmas.” So they … Continue reading