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Weather forecasters say an “atmospheric river” will be rolling through tonight and tomorrow, as Ashli Blow reports. Expect wind and rain. Forecasters said there was a chance of minor flooding in some low-lying areas, though it looks like the worst so far is to the north of us. But let our newsroom know if the storm causes any power outages or other problems.
Annie Aguiar was at Art House attending a 50th anniversary screening of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” — the movie based on Ken Kesey’s novel and filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem. A panel discussion celebrated the movie’s impact.
Our columnist Bob Welch has compiled a list of his 15 favorite Christmas movies — from the silliness of “Elf” to the tried-and-true redemption of “A Christmas Carol.” If you start tonight and watch one each night, you can get them all in before Christmas.
Sports columnist Tyson Alger has some thoughts on the Ducks’ weekend past: Autzen Stadium will host its first College Football Playoff game, while both basketball teams took losses on the road in Southern California.
A woman was killed on Highway 58 east of Oakridge when the car she was driving went off the road. Two passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, sustained critical injuries. Jaime Adame reports.
Our editorial board opines today on Eugene and Springfield’s cancellation of their contracts with Flock Safety. It was the right call, they say, and a good example of how citizens really can and do make a difference in how their cities operate.
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DAILY DIGEST
Expect a wet, breezy few days as atmospheric river rolls into Oregon
By Ashli Blow
The weather service says there is the possibility of minor flooding in some low-lying areas and along waterways. Rain is expected to begin Monday and persist in waves through Thursday.
50 years later, screening celebrates power of the film ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’
By Annie Aguiar
Some cast and crew of the 1975 movie — based on Ken Kesey’s novel and filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem — were in Eugene for an anniversary showing and a panel discussion at the Art House.
A few of my favorite Christmas movies: Scroogy and schmaltzy, with Grinches and Kringles
By Bob Welch
As an unabashed fan of Christmas movies, I feel compelled to share my Top 15 list. A bias: Even if some of my choices are not schmaltzy shows, I’m good with the concept of schmaltz. We live in a world so laced with coldness and cynicism that if we get overly sappy coming Christmas time, so be […]
On the James Madison draw, juggling jobs and a bad weekend for Ducks basketball
By Tyson Alger
Ducks should out-class the Dukes, who had a good season, yes, but faced a much lower level of competition. On the basketball court, the UO women took their first defeat of the season on the road against No. 4 UCLA, and the men took their fifth loss in a row.
Crash kills one, critically injures two on Highway 58
By Jaime Adame
Our city leaders aren’t leading, they’re failing | Letter to the editor
By Letters to the Editor
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
