Scholarships In The Name Of An Education Advocate
Sen. Ron Wyden’s recent visit to Eugene Weekly during our election endorsements process reminded me of the stories I have heard him tell about his … Continue reading
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Joe Cools the U.S.
President Joe Biden’s new climate legislation could’ve done more to fight global warming, but locals should see a benefit
On August 16, President Joe Biden secured one of the biggest legislation victories of his career, signing $369 billion to invest in infrastructure to cut … Continue reading
Jackson Browne: Like He Never Left
Jackson Browne performed at the Cuthbert Amphitheater and offered a mixture of political statements and heartwarming nostalgia
Going into Cuthbert Amphitheater on the night of the Jackson Browne concert it must have been clear that I was there for some reason other … Continue reading
Twitter Surveillance
Portland Police call shitposter over a tweet about Nancy Pelosi
When he began listening to a voicemail and realized it was from an officer of the Portland Police Bureau, the Oregon Democratic Party field organizer … Continue reading
Cedar Creek Fire Sept. 10 Morning Update
The fire near Oakridge, to the east of Eugene, grew under red flag weather conditions
The Cedar Creek Fire has grown to 51,814 acres as of the morning of Sept. 10 and is 15 miles outside Oakridge, according to the … Continue reading
Fizzle Pie
Sizzle Pie suddenly closes downtown Eugene location
Downtown Eugene has lost a late night greasy staple. On Sept. 7, the Portland-based regional pizza chain Sizzle Pie abruptly closed its downtown Eugene location … Continue reading
Two Tone Army
Ska bands and author perform at Old Nick’s Pub in Eugene
If Brandon Jenison, who plays trumpet in ska band Mustard Plug, were to do standup comedy, he says he would have a great opening line. … Continue reading
Sessions to Close at End of October
Owner cites the pandemic as the “final nail”
For the past seven and a half years, Sessions Music Hall’s stage has seen performances from the likes of legendary punk groups to folk and … Continue reading
Endr Won to Perform and Release New Album
'The Last Few Years' is Endr Won's biggest yet, he says
A stay-at-home dad. A husband. A sober, recovering addict and alcoholic. A Eugene native. An independent rap and hip-hop artist. Kenneth. Endr Won. The name … Continue reading
‘Spontaneous Energy’
The Backseat Lovers are ready to follow the energy of the Eugene crowd
Standing in the pit just before a concert, feeling like a sardine crushed against strangers, you look up at the stage anxiously waiting for the … Continue reading