Ways to Respond
The impact of federal policy changes on Oregon’s state and local budgets
Alan Cohen We can’t take an official position of the We the People party on the issue of the impacts on Oregon state and local … Continue reading
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Infamous Emerald Ash Borer
Now in Oregon, the invasive insect poses a threat to the trees providing shade, soil retention and more
By Alby Thoumsin In 2002 in Michigan, many ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees started to show obvious signs of decline, and after careful inspections, arborists and … Continue reading
Your Best Pets!
All pets are the best, but here are this year’s photo contest winners
Cutest Pet Spirit (above) the husky is 10 years old and has lived with Rachel Saxton since he was five. “We just love him to … Continue reading
Older and Bolder!
From learning the lingo to better sleep to third acts, let’s hope we all get to grow old!
Who’s a senior? Who is elderly? Age is in the eye of the beholder. This week EW focused on folks who might have a tough … Continue reading
A Unique Multi-Media Comedy Experience
‘The Dose’ is a psychedelic show that may be your next comedy-highlight.
A one-of-a-kind comedy show calling itself a “mind-bending journey of experimentation, laughter and healing” is coming to the Art House Friday, August 15. The show … Continue reading
Blooming Bees
Cultivate native pollinators in your garden
By Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, Cynthia Lafferty, owner of Doak Creek Native Plant Nursery, emphasizes the importance of native pollinators in our … Continue reading
‘Civil Unity’
Can we really disagree with respect in today’s world?
By Laura Ray You might think that a Black man, raising two Black daughters, would not have many words of hope or optimism to share … Continue reading
The Well Never Dries Up
The Oregon Festival of American Music returns with jazz favorites at The Shedd August 6 through 16
No single song from the classic American Songbook can stand on its own without a performer’s subtle interpretation. Those interpretations provide an endless stream of … Continue reading
Funny Fruit
Figs, warm from the sun, are a fruit local gardeners can grow
By Kim Kelly and Rachel Foster When my husband and I first arrived in Eugene almost 18 years ago, I was thrilled to find a … Continue reading
Oregon Country Fair
Three days of dance, music, magic and more in Veneta
