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The folding chairs were not typical for the Barker Gallery. Visitors usually drift through the primary gallery at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art quietly, … Continue reading
Archaeologist and activist Ky Fireside is running in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 7th House District, encompassing Springfield. The seat in Oregon’s Legislature is currently … Continue reading
“When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the … Continue reading
There were allegations of assault, petition workers collecting signatures for a union-driven measure who were trying to form their own union, and a union’s failed … Continue reading
A prominent Springfield-based real estate investor has bought a big chunk of retail property off Coburg Road in Eugene, bulking up his portfolio. An entity … Continue reading
By Therese Bottomly Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court Judge granted a preliminary injunction on Feb. 20, barring the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing a rule that prohibits “Creating … Continue reading
New surveillance footage released by the FBI shows protesters as responsible for breaking a large window during a Jan. 30 protest declared a riot by … Continue reading
On Feb. 10, Lane County released a summary of a “months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff.” The … Continue reading
Starting Saturday, Feb. 28, the Eugene Public Library hosts a monthly spring lecture series about the history, appreciation and cultural impact of comics and graphic … Continue reading
For many of us, the late New York photographer Diane Arbus is an acquired taste — or even something of a guilty pleasure. Within the … Continue reading
Julian Brave NoiseCat is a journalist, activist and former political strategist and analyst whose work focuses on Indigenous rights, issues and representation in politics. He … Continue reading
With a list of albums and comic book projects to his name, anti-folk singer-songwriter Jeffrey Lewis is the kind of New York City artist you … Continue reading
Ruth Georga Taylor passed away at the age of 98 on Feb. 3, 2026, at her home in McKinleyville, California. Ruth, who went by Georga, … Continue reading
I remember the night when the barrel of the machine gun was pressing against his naked back Hands on the back of his head smoke … Continue reading
By Kim Leval It was wrong-headed of the Eugene Police Department to call the Jan. 30 protest at the 7th and Pearl Federal Building a … Continue reading
By Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham The Eugene Police Department called the Friday, Jan. 30, protest a “riot.” This blatant and obvious mischaracterization is an attempt to distract … Continue reading
Focus on Bike Safety, not Homeless Harassment On Feb. 18, the Eugene City Council voted 5-2 against a proposed ordinance to criminalize passing money from … Continue reading
ER in West Eugene Eugene needs an ER. It could even hire the recently fired ER group from PeaceHealth! I remember when the city blew … Continue reading
Tear Gas Should be Banned I was driving past the Federal Building in Eugene to a restaurant and was not aware that ICE agents were … Continue reading
Those Mighty Men I have been going to the Tuesday noon Interfaith Protest Song Circles at 7th and Pearl for what seems like months. Our … Continue reading
• In cute rodent news, March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. This weekend, Springfield tabletop game store Castle of Games is celebrating this … Continue reading
• Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham, otherwise known as the Bo of Bo’s Wine Depot and a force behind the local 50501 group, announced Feb. 16 that he … Continue reading
This week in nerd news, we learned that the word Wi-Fi doesn’t stand for anything. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, back in 1999, the Wireless Ethernet … Continue reading
• Monday, Feb. 2, was Groundhog Day, and our quote of the week from a loyal reader is, “If the groundhog pops his head out … Continue reading
“Pizza is literally my whole life,” says Jeff Letey, Za Cart Pizza owner. It all started when Letey decided he couldn’t continue working as a … Continue reading
By Mirandah Davis-Powell and Henry Houston Seize the Slice (2445 Hilyard Street) is tucked away in Eugene’s Amazon neighborhood — a dedicated pizza joint from … Continue reading
Detroit-style pizza has at least three unique characteristics: The first is that it is square, achieved by baking it in a deep pan. The second … Continue reading
To learn how to make a Chicago- or New York-style pizza, Anne’s Pizza co-owner Lew Blond did what any pizza lover would do: study the … Continue reading
On Feb. 24, at Aasen-Hull Hall on the University of Oregon campus, experience fiddle music like you’ve never heard before as Zoë Aqua’s Transylvanian String … Continue reading
Jakki Wise from Portland trio Jakki and the Pink Smudge wrote the band’s 2025 album Niacidimide, a collection of 2010s-inspired indie rock, while navigating a … Continue reading
Nashville’s Daniel Donato honed his guitar-playing skills while still in high school, performing with veteran act Don Kelley Band at legendary venues like Robert’s Western … Continue reading
Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 at Art House, Eugene’s Minor Mirage reprises a performance and film screening of their original score to the 1928 silent … Continue reading
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
Ideas for love, dates and everything in between I Saw You Personal ads from the heart. Think a submission is about you? Reach out at … Continue reading
Prioritizing your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health – and it might be easier than you think. Making … Continue reading
Gregory Erling Flato was born on June 27, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon, the oldest child of Erling and Esther Flato (née Kallunki) and passed away … Continue reading