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Good evening, Eugene-Springfield,
U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle appears to have a challenger in the Democratic primary next year, Ben Botkin reports. Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham, a Eugene businessman who has been active in local Trump protests, was spurred to run by Hoyle’s vote against a Trump impeachment effort. “I just can’t sit by,” he said.
If good food for a good cause sounds like a good idea, check out Vanessa Salvia’s story on FlavorFest. You can sample dishes from four top Eugene restaurants while proceeds help fund the Pete Moore Hospice House. Tickets are on sale.
We told you last week how Art House cinema in Eugene had started using Kickstarter campaigns to gauge support for film festival concepts. The latest idea floated? The films of director Michael Mann. It turns out, yes, Eugene has Michael Mann fans. The Kickstarter went over the top shortly before its deadline Sunday, and the Art House will be screening the director’s films over the next three months — starting with 1981’s “Thief” and wrapping with “Ferrari” from 2023.
You know those people on the sidewalk with clipboards? In coming months you may encounter some who ask if you want to sign to put an initiative on the ballot that would amend Oregon’s Constitution to guarantee citizens a safe and healthy climate. Environmental advocates are taking the idea directly to the people, after the Oregon Legislature this spring dropped a bill to put the amendment on the ballot.
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Eugene wine-shop owner plans primary challenge against Hoyle
By Ben Botkin
Boris “Bo” Wiedenfeld-Needham says the 4th Congressional District needs a more progressive voice in Washington. He says he was prompted to run because of U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle’s vote to table a Trump impeachment effort.
Culinary event to benefit Eugene hospice house
By Vanessa Salvia
Tickets are on sale for Cascade Health Foundation’s annual FlavorFest, where four Eugene restaurants — Rye, Tiger Mama, Bar Purlieu and Yardy Rum Bar — will serve small plates with drinks. The event benefits Lane County’s only hospice facility.
Eugene film fans say ‘yes’ to Michael Mann series at Art House
By Annie Aguiar
The independent cinema’s latest Kickstarter campaign — which it uses to gauge support for an idea and reduce financial risk — reached its goal as donors ponied up to back local screenings of “Thief,” “Heat,” “Ali” and more.
Happy Monday,
Bob
