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Dog dies in 2-alarm house fire in Lebanon; cause under investigation
LEBANON, Ore. — Lebanon Fire District crews managed to put out a two-alarm fire at a home on Maple Street on Sunday morning, saying that while no people were hurt, one dog died in the fire. The fire was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block...
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Cornucopia Bar & Burgers to close 5th Street location after 17 years
Cornucopia Bar & Burgers announced that its downtown location at 5th Avenue and Pearl Street in Eugene will permanently close on Sunday, Oct. 18, after 17 years in business. The restaurant thanked customers for their support over the years in a statement and encouraged community members to visit before the closure.
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A day in the life: Harlan Rivers, musician and sound engineer
Harlan Rivers, dressed in an oversized black button-down shirt, baggy pants, one of his several “randomly purchased” Goodwill ball caps and dark glasses, his legendary Martin HD-28 guitar hanging from his shoulders like it’s always been there, looks down for a moment, looks out at the small crowd, then strums.
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Rats! More rodents arriving at Eugene animal shelter, as staff urge adoption
Two rats peek out from under a blanket at the Greenhill Humane Society, on Oct. 12, 2026. 2026 isn’t technically the Year of the Rat. But for Sasha Elliott and her staff at Greenhill Humane Society, it certainly feels like it. “Oh man, it is for us,” laughed Elliott,...
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Eugene spaghetti Western band takes on silent cinema
In a backyard shed, five musicians squeeze around a keyboard, drum set, electric guitar, bass, and trumpet. It’s a rehearsal for an upcoming show. But this isn’t your typical rock gig. Eugene band Minor Mirage is preparing to perform a live, original soundtrack to a silent film from...
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Oregon Coast Aquarium debuts octopus named for buzzy book series
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A curious new resident is making a splash at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Meet Juicebox, a 3-pound Giant Pacific Octopus recently discovered by research divers while swapping acoustic receivers along the Oregon Coast. The aquarium partners with Oregon State University to track tagged marine animals,...
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Banned books read-in introduces new library fixture, lending library
This Wednesday, students met in the Willamette Room of the Valley Library to read their favorite excerpts from a host of banned books. The event, organized by Monique McDade, an assistant professor of early American literature at Oregon State University, introduced two locations for students to access and exchange banned books – a “little lending library” outside of Moreland Hall, and a banned books display on the second floor of the Valley Library.
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Classic Play 'Night of the Iguana' Heads to Oregon Coast / Newport
(Newport, Oregon) – An old favorite and stalwart classic comes to the central Oregon coast, with Newport seeing a major literary accomplishment beginning its run this week. Red Octopus Theatre Company in Newport will stage Tennessee Williams’ classic drama “The Night of the Iguana” this fall, with performances running October 16 through November 1, 2026, in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre at the Newport Performing Arts Center. With direction by Bonnie Ross, the production will span nine performances, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
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Greenhill now caring for 170 rats after rescue from tarp-covered cars in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — For two weeks, a Eugene resident says two parked cars sat along the road in her neighborhood, covered with tarps, surrounded by trash, and emitting an odd odor. "The smell that was coming, like a weird smell. It wasn't like death or anything, like you would...
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This Oregon Restaurant Is Hiding In A Historic Downtown Building And Serves Seasonal Northwest Food
Brick walls, tall windows, and a doorway most people stroll past without a second glance. Behind it, dinner is quietly doing something special. Tucked inside a century-old downtown building, this kitchen lets the calendar write the menu. Spring brings tender greens, summer piles on berries and sweet corn, and fall rolls in with mushrooms and roasted squash. Every plate looks polished but never fussy.
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An Albany youth music program gave hundreds of free lessons, now faces an uncertain future
“Does anyone remember what this is called?” Music instructor Amy Thomas pointed to a whiteboard where she had just drawn a solid black circle with a long stem pointing up. “A quarter note!” the students chanted together. At the Albany Youth Orchestra, it was the first week of...
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This 1800s Oregon General Store Hides Ice Cream, Pastries, and Live Music Behind Its Doors
Some of the best Oregon finds look like nothing special from the road, just an old wooden building you could drive past without a second glance. Step inside this one, though, and the smell of fresh waffle cones hits you before the door even swings shut. There are homemade ice...
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This Oregon Restaurant Serves Syrian Food So Good People Drive Nearly Two Hours To Get It
Two hours in the car for dinner sounds extreme until you taste exactly why people keep doing it anyway. Spices layer deep into every dish here, recipes carrying real authenticity rather than a watered-down version built for unfamiliar palates. Portions stay generous too, plates clearly meant for sharing even when nobody especially wants to share once the food actually arrives.