Discover some of Oregon’s best small wineries right here in Eugene’s backyard From the largest mass-producing winery in Oregon to some of the smallest boutique, single-batch vineyards, the southern Willamette Valley around Eugene features a pouring of amazing, award-winning wines seeped in variety. Yet even with dozens

Police seek more input from public, Provide advice on what to do if you have a suspicious encounter during a traffic stop Eugene police say they’ve received 20-30 leads since they arrested Daniel Scott Alloway on Thursday, January 26, on charges of Criminal Impersonation of a police officer. Details in the fake-cop invest

Annual citizen recruitment now under way; All applications due March 30, 2012 The city of Eugene is seeking motivated citizens who embody the diverse backgrounds and interests of the community to voluntarily serve on city advisory boards, commissions, and committees. All applications are due on March 30; interviews will tak

On First Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m., the downtown Eugene Public Library will host a free concert by the Alder Street Woodwind Quintet. “The quintet is the oldest established permanent floating woodwind quintet in Eugene, having been formed in the late 60s when I lived on Alder Street,” says Charles Wright, bassoon player

The city of Eugene and the School Garden Project teamed up at Adams Elementary last week to give local teachers and parents of local students a crash course on composting. The workshop was held in support of the city’s recent announcement to build and implement five new school gardens and cafeteria composting programs in

Mayor Kitty Piercy will be meeting informally with Jefferson Westside area residents on Tuesday, January 31, from 5-6 p.m., at Albertsons, 1675 West 18th Avenue, Eugene. The mayor’s One-on-One sessions, which are held each month in a different neighborhood, are an opportunity for Eugene residents to speak individually wit

University Theatre’s “Awake and Sing!” reflects the past – and comments on the present “Awake and Sing!” runs through Feb. 4 at the Hope Theatre; tickets are $12-14 and free for UO students who get there early enough During hard times, families lean on each other – sometimes to the point of suffocation, as the

The city of Eugene has partnered with the School Garden Project of Lane County to build and implement five new school gardens and cafeteria composting programs in the 2011-2012 school year. The city grant will provide funding for a full-time Americorps staff person to create the school gardens and implement the compost prog

Local elected officials vocalize their support and concerns, contribute to conversation about Leaders’ Assembly issues Over 450 people gathered Tuesday night at the First United Methodist Church in Eugene for the Second Annual Lane County Leaders’ Assembly. Organized primarily by Causa, Oregon’s statewide immigrant ri

Investigation showed that a police impersonator was embedded in community for at least a year; “Officer Dan Baker” met regularly to talk with children too At 2:06 p.m. on January 26, Eugene police took Daniel Scott Alloway, age 39, into custody on charges of Criminal Impersonation, which is a felony. Police say there ar

Open positions for Eugene Mayor, Eugene City Council and EWEB’s board; application info packet available online The candidate filing deadline for the May 2012 primary election is February 29 at 5 p.m. All required paperwork, including petition signatures certified by Lane County Elections, must be turned in to the Eugene

Portland resident Tola Brennan, 21, also known as Thom Silverman, has been missing for two weeks, according to family members. And he doesn’t have  money, ID, weather-appropriate gear or a mobile phone. Brennan, who was last seen on January 10 in Oregon City , was possibly heading south toward Eugene. “Tola had an enco

The post-flood cleanup still continues in Eugene and around Lane County after the harsh rains last week. As a precaution and in anticipation of more rain this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also releasing water from 13 dams in the Southern Willamette Valley. The following Lane County road closures are currently i

Local residents advised to “monitor their property;” sandbags available in Springfield The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be releasing more water from its 13 dams in the Willamette River Basin this weekend, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The proactive water release is being conducted in anticipation

Latest updates on road closures, detours, and safety recommendations Waters of the Mohawk, Siuslaw and Long Tom Rivers continue to recede after heavy rains decreased overnight, reports KLCC in a broadcast with Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner: “This is the absolute prime time when we start having mudslides and trees fal

Residents offered free sand and bags to help safeguard their property; ODOT announces new road closures Today, January 19, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) advised residents in the following areas (below) threatened by flooding or currently flooding to voluntarily evacuate. The National Weather Service has issued a

Sign up online to receive Lane County emergency alerts to your mobile phone The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for multiple regions throughout Oregon including the South Willamette Valley. Lane County Emergency Management is urging residents to take precautions for a strong storm syste

Now playing at the Lord Leebrick Theatre, 540 Charnelton St., through Feb. 4; tickets run $15-$22 “The Real Thing” hits at the heart of human life – how to find, and then how to sustain, love. If it slews lightly through questions about pop culture, self-esteem, the writing life, the acting life and how to [...]

Online survey closes on January 17, 2012 WEgene! is an annual event that recognizes the work and achievements of Eugene neighborhood associations and the people and projects that make Eugene a great place to live, work and play. To determine the WEgene! event award winners, neighborhood associations identify a person, place

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. “Day of Service,” over 50 community volunteers will be cleaning and enhancing Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Alton Baker Park on Monday, January 16. The work will be led by volunteers with the City of Eugene Park Stewards in partnership with two local nonprofits. The day will [.

Event is for anyone interested in attending any college in Oregon; workshop taught in spanish as well A free one-day workshop that teaches parents and students how to pay for college, with scholarships and financial aid, will be held on January 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Lane Community College (LCC) Center [...]

UO student Kory Northrop wins top prize in an interactive “data visualization” challenge Whiteaker resident and University of Oregon (UO) student, Kory Northrop, recently won the grand prize in a national competition challenging students to create the best graphic presentation of a specific transportation policy issue.

Pet owners can lease pet-friendly rental housing in Eugene. Finding the right fit, however, could require some detective work. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make your search easier. Some rental property owners allow dogs but not cats, and some allow cats but not dogs, and to further complicate matters, some dog

Eugene police are still searching for a suspect in the Home Federal Bank robbery on Friday, January 6 at around 10:51 a.m. According to police, a single black male suspect entered the bank located at 2649 Cal Young Road and demanded cash. He then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Police said [...]

2012 State of the City Address by Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy On January 5, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Kitty Piercy delivered the annual State of the City address at the Hult Center in Eugene. The event, which was supposed to take place in the lobby, as in past years, was held in the Silva [...]

A crash involving a pedestrian and a westbound train near 5th and High streets in Eugene today, January 5, at 1:14 p.m. resulted in the death of an as-yet-to-be-identified adult male. This afternoon the area was closed off to traffic, which was backed up on Pearl Street too. According to police the area “will be [...]

The annual State of the City address for 2012 will be held tonight, January 5, in the Hult Center lobby at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Mayor Piercy will highlight key accomplishments of the City of Eugene in 2011 and outline goals for the city for the coming year. [...]

A neighborhood open house is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, to discuss a 2012 project to improve 24th Avenue from Chambers to Jefferson streets in Eugene. The open house will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adams Elementary School cafeteria, 950 West 22nd Avenue. The open house will include a formal presentation followed

Event will be held twice in one weekend to accommodate public Astrologer Johanna Mitchell of Eugene is presenting her annual predictions for 2012 at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., on January 7 and 8 from 2-4 p.m. A donation of $10-$15 is requested. All proceeds will benefit Laurel Hill Center’s Immediate Need Fund. �

Looking back on 2011 and looking forward to 2012 – with you As we wrap up 2011, we are reflecting on how lucky we are to be entering our fourth year of publishing Eugene’s community-driven news and happenings. MyEugene was created in January 2009 to help shine a light on stories that were not being [...]