Eugene music shops cater to community
With the prevalence of large chains and online retailers, music stores need to stand out now more than ever. Whether it’s the history of Buy & Sell Center, the customer service of Beacock Music or the culture of McKenzie River Music, music shops in Eugene are steadfast in serving their community.
R-G exclusive: Peek inside Charred Apizza’s new Springfield location
The foodies of Eugene and Springfield have missed Charred . The restaurant has been on hiatus since owners Terry McKay and David Lucht closed up shop inside the Washburne Cafe to focus on getting their new property ready for business. Lucht and McKay asked local diners to be patient during renovation. The restaurant...
🌿 Lane County, OR: Multiple Agriculture & Environment Jobs $25–150K
Lane County’s green industries are hiring! From forestry to sustainability, there are several solid opportunities for folks who love working with the land or supporting environmental progress.
Lane County Housing and Community Action launches 2026 Community Needs Survey
EUGENE, Ore. — Community members are invited to share feedback on essential services provided by Lane County Housing and Community Action (HACA) programs such as housing, shelter, basic needs, education, employment, transportation, and health. "As a Community Action Agency tasked with the goal of supporting...
The damn paper is here: The wild story of the Eugene Weekly’s recovery
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Pet of the Week: Slate
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’re looking for an adventure buddy, our Pet of the Week, Slate, just might be the pup for you!. Greenhill Humane Society staff said that this two-year-old, 67-pound pup loves to play and explore and is particularly a fan of ball-based play. His ideal home would include lots of chew toys that he...
From pit to plate: Good Smoke BBQ
A smell of cherry and oak wood burning underneath the custom barbecue pit, fit to hold 12 racks of ribs, billows out across the corner of Chambers Street. The aroma reaches your nose a block before you even notice the vibrant yellow and black food truck. A sign draped across the truck cuts through the golden color...
New Springfield PeaceHealth hospital to ease patient wait times, treat brain injuries
PeaceHealth will open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Springfield featuring the state's first traumatic brain injury unit and aiming to reduce emergency department wait times by transferring rehabilitation services from Riverbend Hospital.
Local knifemaker wants to teach you to craft humans’ ‘first tool’
In a shop where a forge emits 2,000-degree heat and is filled with the deafening, rhythmic thumps from an almost century-old Power Hammer machine flattening near-molten metal and the high-pitched whine of a grinder sharpening and shaping material, bladesmith Grant Cunningham feels in his element. It’s in this...
Lane County group looking for volunteers to set up beds for homeless
LANE COUNTY, Ore. - A Lane County nonprofit is looking for volunteers to help make sure everyone in the community has a warm place to sleep. Beds of Faith provides travel-friendly cots and wagons to people experiencing homelessness. The organizer says she needs a small group of people willing to help unbox and set up...

















