KWAX, also known as 91.1 FM, is a superb classical music station out of the University of Oregon…read more While some classical stations seem to play the same songs on continuous loop (and I'm not letting pop&easy listening stations off the hook), KWAX changes it up, with the Chicago Symphony, operas on Saturday morning, Performance Today, and the Sunday lineup includes Pipe Dreams, With Heart&Voice, and the Organ Loft. Eugene touts itself as a cultural heart of the valley with its Alton Baker Park, Hult Center&Bach Festival... and KWAX solidifies its stature as an artistic hub. It's got a personable assortment of hosts. An aural delight.

I really love classical music. Too much of this station is syndicated programming with too much…read moreannoying pompous talk and not enough music. Some of the history of composers is interesting, but I really don't want to hear about all the people playing the music. just my opinion.

OK I am biased having volunteered at KWVA -88.1 FM for almost 7 years. But KWVA really is the…read moreWillamette Valley Alternative music station,featuring tunes,talk,news,sports and live events not available anywhere else in the tri-county area. KWVA is one of the last free form radio stations left-every DJ and personality presents music and views not allowed or heard on any other local stations.From Free Speech Radio News to coverage of U of U Ducks track volleyball lacrosse and other sports, to Left Out , Anarchy Radio, Blood On The Saddle,Snap Crackle and Pop, the Latent 80's, Vintage Funk, The Texas Chainsaw Acoustic Hour, Notes from the Underground,Planet Soup and many other World Beat shows, electronica, noise or regular indie unheard College Rock ,the Lane and Cara hour,and of course my own program the Sunday Morning Hangover, an eclectic mix of bizarre children's music, lounge and forgotten novelties, the list of exciting programs goes on and on. KWVA is heard at 88.1 throughout the valley and on the net at www.kwvaradio.org. Student operated and staffed by student and community members who believe in free non-scripted spontaneous excitement. If you are looking for new sounds this is the place to go. .

This is an awesome family radio station with great messages and great Christian music…read moreI listen to it all the time There are several Christian radio stations in eugene/springfield, this one plays a lot of the old hymns that I remember in my dad's small church in garden grove California Happy Easter OUR SAVIOR HAS RISEN

I love the Emerald. It provides students with up-to-date news around the campus. I'm not much of a…read morenews person and I usually go directly to the comic (it doesn't seem like the emerald has comic anymore :-\), but I picked up a copy of the emerald every morning and used it to pick up doggie poo after I was done with the articles. Double duty!

Every once in awhile a little piece of Eugene jumps up and reminds me of why it is so great to live…read morehere and that we DO still have some activists around. One quiet little example of the fabric of our community is one of our radio stations, Keeping Real Variety in Music, KRVM. I listen in the mornings and at work. Every am is breakfast with the blues, and during the day they have a unique selection of alt rock favorites that are perfect for at-work listnin'. Probably my favorite evening show is Tupelo Honey with Shotgun Majors, but there's pretty much an evening program for all genres. Truly independent radio is a dying breed, and soon I fear none of our airwaves will be "free." KRVM is doing their part to maintain real music, and to do it with an educational focus. Check out their webpage for more details about this great community service. And give 'em a try the next time you're cruising the dial.

Honestly, I only listen to one show on this station, but I look forward to it every Sunday @11…read more Jivin' Johnny Etheridge's Son of Saturday gold is a great program. " It's true stuff for true believers." Classic roots rock, and rhythm & blues. I really do love how this station is listener powered. Different programs and different genre's. There is something for everyone!!

It's the same everywhere. Clear Channel has its standard playlists, whether you're in Boston,…read morePortland, San Francisco, or Eugene. It's the reason why you can hear James Blunt caterwauling "You're beautiful" on two DIFFERENT pop stations. Clear Channel has standardized pop music. In a way, it's a good thing. It makes great background music when you're banking, driving, shopping for groceries. When it comes to guilty pleasures, it gets 3 stars. I can rock out to Lady GaGa, La Roux, Rihanna, Madonna, and "indie" stars like Angel Taylor and KT Tunstall. The Clear Channel definition of "indie" usually means mainstream and slightly folksy. Think of Colbie Caillat, who marketed herself as an indie coffeehouse acoustic guitar diva, despite the fact her father produced Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" and "Rumours." Clear Channel gets 3 stars for its averageness. Ryan Seacrest interviewing celebrities, colorfully reading the TWILIGHT series is worth it. It's like hot chocolate. You can't live on hot chocolate, but it makes life enjoyable.

Beginning with a free consultation with Patricia Marshall, I sensed that Luminare is a…read morestraight-forward, ethical company that always has my best interests in mind as an author. As this was my first experience with self-publishing, there was so much to learn, however, Luminare provided explicit, prompt, and very clear instructions staggered to appear at each stage of the publishing experience. I was impressed by their quick responses, fidelity to deadlines, and polite and professional communication. There are so many scams targeting authors and so many self-published texts that look cheap and homemade. However, with Luminare, I felt that my money was well-invested and that my very sentimental project was in the best of hands. There were so many design elements that I wouldn't have considered on my own. The illustrations came from a myriad of artists and styles, but in the final book they look integrated and purposeful. I don't know by what happy accident I stumbled upon Luminare, but I can't imagine a better company to facilitate the publication of my first book.

To all current, future and hopeful authors: Let me introduce you to the experience of working…read moretowards your publishing goals with Luminare Press. It was, and still is, one of the most memorable, exciting, and enlightening experiences of my life. I can honestly say that I have never worked with a company that worked so hard to meet, no, actually EXCEED, my expectations. They are committed, knowledgeable professionals. And they are there to guide an author through the complex process of perfecting a manuscript, designing an appealing cover through the best choices of font and illustration, and strong attention to editing to get the perfect product into the hands of their readers. Luminare goes beyond an author's expectations by familiarizing them with distribution of their books and handling every detail of the process along the way. In the end, your book becomes available through a multitude of vendors; and the author is guided towards the best purchase options for themselves as well. And, another pleasant surprise, Luminare covered many of the small charges along the way ~ completely unexpected, but very much appreciated. I was constantly surprised and impressed by the dedication of the Luminare team ~ their response time is amazing: quick, yet detailed and clarifying with additional guidance for upcoming needs/situations regarding your manuscript. Special thanks to Kim and Caitlin who did most of the heavy lifting on this project ~ you truly went above and beyond the call of duty. Nina ~ your helpfulness towards creating the perfect cover was so creative and fun. Jerry, you had to do the heavy slog through the major editing process, and did it with an eye for perfection ~ thanks for your major time and efforts through a tedious process. And thanks to Patricia for inviting me into the Luminare world and for putting together such a wonderful group of gifted and dedicated bibliophiles!

Best local news/weather/anchors/weather people in Eugene. The CBS & NBC affiliates suck. In fact,…read morethey seem to be the same people.