On Friday, Nov. 25, the 5th Street Public Market kicked off its holiday Night of 1,000 Stars, event near Downtown Eugene. Each night includes a visit from Santa Claus himself, a snow flurry and festive Christmas lights. The event runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 and is located at 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene….
Transgender Day of Rememberance, the final day of Transgender Awareness Week, is held on Nov. 20. Not for the reiteration or emphasis of transgender issues, but that of the very real instances of violence in the transgender community. This national event is in recognition of the murder of Rita Hester of Boston, MA, a transgendered…
Ballots are still being counted across the country almost 10 days after the election on Nov 8. Oregon election results for governor, senator, and representatives have been called. Some areas of the state are still waiting to hear who will be representing them in the state legislature. The infographics below highlights some of the statewide…
Bernie Sanders and top state Democrats and Democratic candidates spoke at the University of Oregon today. Students and Lane County residents gathered at the EMU for the opportunity to hear Sanders speak in support of Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek and Congressional candidate Val Hoyle. The crowd was fired up by the time Senator Sanders spoke. …
Old Nick’s is the latest victim in a right wing mobilization against drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ events have received an increase in threats and attacks over the past few years. According to the Department of Justice, hate crimes based on trans identity increased by 41% between 2019 and 2020. The Armed Conflict…
According to AirNow.gov the Air Quality Index in Eugene is currently 130 which is described as unhealthy to sensitive groups. In southern Lane County near Cottage Grove the AQI is over 160 which is considered dangerous. The Cedar Creek fire near Oakridge has burned almost 123,000 acres and Eugene is in the line of smoke….
Elections are fast approaching and Oregonians in House District 4 have questions to consider when choosing their representative. On Oct. 6, the City Club of Eugene and the League of Women Voters of Lane County hosted an online candidate forum for candidates where questions about reproductive healthcare, the housing crisis, child care, and more were…
The phenomenon that is Hamilton made its debut in Eugene on September 13. The excitement resonated throughout downtown with signs advertising the historic musical. The Hult Center is providing 11 nights of performances, every night, except Monday, until September 25. The traveling ensemble has big shoes to fill, considering the Broadway performance is one of…
Anti-choice and pro-choice protestors gathered in front of the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse on Friday after the Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs V Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision has effectively ended the precedent set by Roe in 1973. The anti-choice rally featured speakers from Oregon Right To Life an anti abortion activist group that…
