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81 homes join Creswell community-wide garage sale for Mother's Day Weekend
CRESWELL, Ore. -- Creswell's Chamber of Commerce is putting on their 22nd annual community-wide garage sale this Mother's Day weekend. The sale started in 2002, when the Creswell library and Creswell Historical Museum held a joint yard sale. Since then, the sale has grown, and this year, over 81 homes are getting involved throughout the weekend.
A Siamese mix, a husky mix and a bonded pair of cats are up for adoption in Lane County
Sable is a 10-year-old Siamese mix cat looking for her forever home. She enjoys telling you all about her day and will climb into your lap for lots of pets. She is also an expert biscuit maker and a lovely companion to all she meets. Sable does have hyperthyroidism and...
Woman sues to reclaim her dogs after shelter finds new owners for them
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A Klamath Falls woman is accusing an Oakridge animal rescue of adopting out her dogs when it was supposed to care for them during a medical procedure. Luanne Dunning filed the lawsuit in the Lane County Circuit Court on May 3 against Mountain Respite and Mission Rescue Safety Animal Center, Trudy Hammond, and up to 10 more unnamed individuals. In the lawsuit, Dunning said she has had her dogs, Floyd and Trixie, since 2012 and 2016. Both are rescue chihuahua mixes.
Looking back: The fur and fun of Eugene's pet parade tradition
Pet parades have hit the streets of Eugene many times over the years. During the 50s and 60s, it was called the Emerald Empire Pet Parade. The Register-Guard and radio station KERG sponsored prizes for many years. The Eugene Active 20-30 Club often volunteered to direct parade participants along the...
Little Big Burger fined after ‘willfully’ withholding tips: US Department of Labor
Portland-area burger chain, Little Big Burger, was ordered to pay over $316,000 on Wednesday after a United States Department of Labor investigation found 14 restaurant locations withheld tips to pay managers, officials announced.
Lane County Fair announces mainstage concert lineup; Clay Walker, Shaggy, and more
Lane County Fair has announced its 2024 mainstage concert lineup featuring country, rock, reggae, pop music and more. The Fair is scheduled to start on Wednesday, July 24 and end on Sunday, July 28. The five-day event will feature a carnival, various food vendors, shows, and concerts. Lane County Fair...
Greenhill Humane Society to host 31st annual ‘Bark in the Park’ fundraiser
EUGENE, Ore. – One of Greenhill Humane Society’s biggest fundraisers is coming up in about two weeks, with the 31st annual ‘Bark in the Park’ event scheduled for May 19 at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Greenhill officials said that they set a goal this year...
It's prom season! Tell NPR about your favorite prom memory
Prom season means brand new dresses, cute prom-proposals and lots of high schoolers dancing. Whether you went to prom last year or twenty years ago, we want to hear all about your prom. Tell us your favorite prom memory, whether it's an awkward first kiss or a dress malfunction you just can't forget.
Sounds, Smells, Tastes and Wines
All wine drinkers know — it isn’t just about the taste, the smell or that buzz — it’s about the experience. The friends we share a bottle with. The memories we make. And of course, every good memory needs a soundtrack. A pairing of wine and...
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