“This is like the busiest time of year,” said Madeline Moulton, who’s the book buyer at Smith Family Bookstore in Eugene. “I think for most local businesses, the holidays are kind of the make or break ...

An ongoing initiative in Oregon is sharing non-traditional Santas, who give kids and their families a holiday figure they can relate to.

1. Love Cross, KLCC, 89.7 FM. 2. Deb Trist, Downtown Deb, KLCC, 89.7 FM, Dead Air on Facebook, KLCC.org. 3. Reverend Marc Time, KWVA, 88.1 FM. When Eugene wakes up, many start their day by tuning in ...