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First Starbucks in Oregon to unionize is being shuttered
More than four years since it became the very first Starbucks in Oregon to join a union, Eugene’s store at 2830 Willamette St. is among several hundred shutting down this week. In April 2022, workers with the South Eugene Starbucks cheered when the unanimous vote to join Workers United...
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Residents hear arguments over proposed Eugene Clean Energy Fund fee
EUGENE, Ore. — A new ballot measure could change how Eugene funds clean energy projects and who pays for them. The proposal was front and center at a City Club of Eugene meeting at WOW Hall Friday where both sides weighed in on what it could mean for the community.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Eugene shouldn’t rubber-stamp dangerous housing developments | Letter to the editor
Equitable, safe and accessible housing, as well as how Eugene is developed, should be a concern for everyone. For decades, citizens have fought for better planning and development because the need for more affordable housing should be in tandem with protecting the value, stability and character of the single largest repository of wealth a city’s taxpayers have: the neighborhoods they invested in, bought into, scraped together down payments and stretched budgets for, accepting decades of mortgage payments, betting their financial futures on a location — not merely on four walls and a roof, but on the stability of the neighborhood surrounding those walls.
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Luxury student housing breaks ground near U of Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. - Landmark Properties and CrossHarbor Capital broke ground on The Mark Eugene, a luxury student housing community near the University of Oregon. The first phase will bring 1,002 beds to the area, with the full project reaching 2,275 beds when complete. The community is set to open before the 2028-2029 school year.
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Harvest & TableAn Exclusive Willamette Valley Experience
Join acclaimed Oregon winemaker Remy Drabkin for an intimate journey into the heart of Willamette Valley during one of the most exciting times of the year. From harvesting grapes and tasting freshly pressed juice to a five-course vineyard lunch prepared by Bellpine Chef de Cuisine Jocelyn Chacón, this exclusive experience brings together the artistry of winemaking and the creativity of the culinary world.
KGW
Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Which ones are closing in Oregon?
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Eugene building that sparked data center concerns now for sale
The former semiconductor manufacturing facility that raised concerns about a possible data center in Eugene is for sale. The 1.19 million square foot building is listed for sale, along with four lots totalling 197 acres. The building is owned by Dayton, Ohio-based LED display manufacturer Stratacache, which bought it in...
willamettevalleymagazine.com
Come See Us at Bi-Mart – Employee Owned and Vested in Your Community!
Bi-Mart was founded in 1955 and is headquartered right here in Eugene! Bi-Mart is an employee-owned chain of retailers with over 80 stores in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Walk into a typical Bi-Mart store and you’ll find a little bit of everything. Their merchandise includes electronics, small appliances, housewares, hardware, and power tools, sporting and hunting supplies, apparel, canned and packaged food, personal care products, garden supplies, a drugstore, and many locations have a pharmacy. Some even have a great selection of farm animal supplies.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
After a two-decade run, Oakshire closing its brewery and taprooms
Oakshire Brewing, a homegrown Oregon company, is shutting down its brewery and taprooms, a closure that affects customers in Portland, Springfield and Eugene. “After 20 years, Oakshire is closing its brewery and taprooms,” the company said in a Facebook post. “This is painful news to share with the people who have made Oakshire a part of their lives.”
Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard
Photos: Who We Are: Sunday Market, local tradition
They gather each Sunday morning from May 3 through October 11 and surround the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Eager vendors and community volunteers assembling the Lincoln City Sunday Market. Market spokesperson Melody Wilkins said the Sunday Market is a Lincoln City tradition. “There has been a market here since 2004, but during construction here at the Culture center, it moved away and kind of fizzled out,” she said. “When they finished up the improvements here, we had a group that got together, organized, and got the market back. This is our third year back.” Wilkins said the market provides an economic boost for local small businesses. “It is a venue for about 40 small businesses to meet their customers every week,” she said. “People find fresh produce, local art, and all kinds of wonderful things available directly to customers.” The market also offers live music and specialty foods. Wilkins said her favorite part of the market are the people. “The people are just wonderful,” she said. “I love our vendors. We have a great group. I’s just special place for the community to come to each week.” Vendor Argon Vancouver sells his hand-made wallets at the Market. “This is my
EurekAlert
On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
CORVALLIS, Ore. – New analyses of ancient cattle, sheep and goat bones on Madagascar suggest the rapid spread of introduced livestock on the island 1,200 years ago coincided with forest loss and population declines of large native herbivores. Madagascar provides a unique window into extinct ecosystems and the roles...
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LIVE BLOG: Gusty winds bring downed trees, power lines Friday morning
A powerful storm brought gusty winds, fallen trees, and widespread power outages to Eastern Oregon and Southwest Washington on Friday morning, triggering a wind advisory for the northern Willamette Valley through the evening.
Valley Cleaners
Valley Cleaners: Built on Trust, Care, and a Commitment to the Community
Valley Cleaners: Built on Trust, Care, and a Commitment to the Community. What began as a solution to a common challenge among local short-term rental hosts has grown into a full-service cleaning company serving homes, businesses, and short-term rentals throughout the Willamette Valley.
The Register-Guard
At least one Eugene-Springfield Starbucks on company closure list
An this article was updated to correct an inaccuracy. Starbucks will close 250 coffeehouses this week, according to an announcement by Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams released Sept. 24. Grams said locations to be closed were identified as coffeehouses that wouldn’t be able to “consistently deliver the Starbucks experience” or were financially underperforming. Signs confirm at least one Eugene-Springfield area Starbucks is closing. The soon-to-be shuttered Starbucks represent about 1% of the chain’s more than 18,000 North American locations. Grams said Starbucks continues active development of new coffeehouses and remains committed to growth in North America as the company works to update 1,500 locations. “Closing any coffeehouse is a difficult decision and we know today’s news will be hard for the partners, customers and communities affected,” Grams said. “... We’re making this decision for a simple reason: we want every Starbucks coffeehouse to be a place customers love and partners are proud to work.” Affected employees are being offered transfer opportunities wherever possible and when transferring is not a viable option, those people are given severance support. The company did not announce what locations would close or specific closing dates for affected coffeehouses. The Seattle-based coffee giant made cuts in
Ashland Daily Tidings
Eugene Builder Admits Taking More Than $850,000 for Newport Townhouses That Were Never Built
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene builder, who defrauded owners of vacant lots in Newport of more than $850,000, is now facing 20 years in prison. David Paul Williams (46) appeared in the Portland U.S. District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to wire fraud. He will be sentenced on December 22, 2026.