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From Childhood Passion to Thriving Business: A Landscaper's Journey in Eugene
For Bret Brown, the hum of a lawnmower and the scent of fresh-cut grass have been constants in his life since he was just eight years old. It was then, in the backyards of Eugene, Oregon, that he first discovered his knack for yard work, a passion so intrinsic that it eventually blossomed into a career. Today, that childhood pastime has transformed into Bret's finest landscaping, a business that stands out not only for its swift and professional service but also for its deep roots in honesty and trustworthiness.
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Corvallis City Council pauses tax decision, hosts town hall meetings for community input
The Corvallis City Council has decided to delay decision-making on new taxes until the next council is elected. In the meantime, the council is holding town halls to gain community input about the potential new taxes. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, councilors passed a resolution to postpone any decisions about...
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Lawsuit against Springfield construction company alleges negligence in data breach
A longtime Springfield construction company that reported a data breach affecting more than 2,000 people has been sued by a former employee in a complaint seeking class action status. Scott Jenkins, on behalf of himself and others, alleges negligence by Hamilton Construction Co. and a failure by the company to...
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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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$15,000 per spot: Corvallis food truck pods warn new SDC fee could force closures
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Food truck owners are pushing back on the City of Corvallis’s enforcement of development fees they say could put some locations they gather out of business. Tuesday night, they brought their concerns to the city council, but a broader review of the fees is not...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.”
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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