Beloved Food Truck, Cafe Agora, Returns to Delight the Town
Popular local food truck, Cafe Agora, has reopened and is back in business, much to the delight of its loyal customers. The truck, known for its delicious food and friendly service, is stationed in the parking lot at 8th and Olive. Mike, the owner, is a beloved figure in the community, known for his warm and...
Unsettling Health Violations at Popular Gotcha Burger Joint
Gotcha Burger, a popular local food service, has recently undergone a health inspection that has raised concerns within the community. The news of the inspection results has been circulating on social media, with many expressing their disappointment and concern over the reported conditions. The business operates out...
5-story apartment building coming to Eugene’s Whiteaker in 2027
For Jason Lear the corner of Fifth and Adams “has long been a site of great potential.” It is here, in Eugene's Whiteaker neighborhood , that a new 120-unit apartment building will rise next year. The affordable housing development at 890 W. Fifth Ave. held a groundbreaking Dec. 1. Lear is serving as advisor for...
UPDATE: Eugene Police identify suspect pulled alive from 300ft drainage pipe Sunday
EUGENE, Ore. - UPDATE 12/1: Police have identified the suspect caught in a Eugene culvert Sunday afternoon as 41-year-old Nicholas Ian Tallman, who they say had multiple warrants, including one out of the Oregon State Penitentiary. According to police, Tallman was booked at the Lane County Jail on charges including...
Oregon Cities Seek Speed Limit Reductions on River Road and Oregon Coast Highway for...
Drivers in Oregon may soon see lower speed limits on parts of River Road and the Oregon Coast Highway. The Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel will discuss the changes on December 9. Eugene and Lane County want to reduce speeds on River Road from 40–45 mph down to 35 mph. North Bend and Coos Bay are asking for a drop from...
James Lavadour: landscape and labor
EUGENE — “Work work work work!”. Speaking to a packed auditorium on the University of Oregon campus, this was the advice James Lavadour offered to young artists. A self-taught artist whose daily practice involves heading to his Pendleton studio “before the sun comes up,” it is clear that Lavadour knows a thing or two...
Eugene’s Whiteaker Commons to bring 120 affordable homes by 2027
EUGENE, Ore. - A major affordable housing project is underway in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood. The Whiteaker Commons, a five-story building, will provide 120 affordable homes for residents earning up to 60% of the area median income. “We felt that was an area that had significant need in the community...
Rescuers use rope to pull suspect from culvert in Eugene
Fire rescue crews on Sunday, Nov. 30, used a rope to pull a 41-year-old man from an underground culvert after he ran from police. Police patrolling a private property near the end of Kintyre Street in north Eugene at about 2 p.m. were called over by a man, Nicholas Ian Tallman, whom an officer recognized as having...
Freshman Struggles: Navigating Isolation and Change at UOFO
A freshman at the University of Oregon (UOFO), originally from California, has expressed feelings of isolation and dissatisfaction with their current location. The student appreciates the local weather but finds the city lacking in terms of activities, especially for those without a car. The student also notes that...
Mo Young: A case for hope
Mo Young’s childhood Christmases were a busy time of year. She went with her mother, father and brother David to shop for Christmas presents. The siblings carefully picked through the rows of red and green tags shaped like Christmas ornaments, each with a name printed on it. Every tag represented a child in need of a...

















