A Wait Too Long
Sexual assault victims linger in Lane County emergency rooms
When sexual assault victims walk into a hospital, they check in at the front desk — and the waiting begins. They wait for their blood … Continue reading
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‘American Hero’ Was Also Immigrant, New Citizens Hear at Naturalization Ceremony
After swearing in 29 citizens, retired federal magistrate says ousted Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is a model for standing up for freedom
For 29 people, Valentine’s Day 2020 will be one of the sweetest days ever. Twenty-nine applicants from 17 countries became American citizens Feb. 14. Seven … Continue reading
Lane County Board of Commissioners Denounce White Nationalism
Passes unanimously but Commissioner Jay Bozievich had some thoughts to share
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a resolution denouncing white nationalism. Lane County and Oregon have a history … Continue reading
Do the Right Thing
If elected to Lane County Board of Commissioners, Joel Iboa wants to keep fighting for what’s right
The world feels like it’s nearing the end. From foreign politics hanging on by a thread to the existential threat of a climate crisis, it’s … Continue reading
Insider Advice
Navigating the sex toy store
So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be tempted to buy your sweetheart something sexy — but what? Chocolates? Massage Oils? Lingerie? Sex … Continue reading
Shagadelic
SHAG is a new group bringing answers to community members on a wide variety of health issues.
Interested in getting shagged? There’s a group for that. But perhaps not the way you think. Jane Steckbeck and Judy Abel are two of the … Continue reading
Popcorn, Property Taxes and Tortilla Chips
There’s a new snack game in town
What goes around comes around, and that’s true for money and caramel corn. Junction City-based 4Him Food Group, the parent company of popcorn manufacturer Cosmos … Continue reading
Out of Focus
Oregon’s elderly are killing themselves at an alarming rate
By Kelsey Harnisch, Megan Yarck and Kiva Hanson Oregon’s elderly population has the highest rate of suicide in the state. According to data from the National … Continue reading
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Sandra Shotridge
“I grew up in my grandma’s kitchen,” says Sandra Shotridge, who was raised in Angoon, Alaska, where most residents are Native Americans of the Tlingit … Continue reading
Gunshot to the Head
The police shooting of Brian Babb goes to trial
By Camilla Mortensen and Taylor Perse “An indeterminate distance, perforating gunshot wound pathway involves the head and neck. The entrance wound defect is present over … Continue reading
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• We are loving the suggestions we are getting for naming Phil Knight’s special new tower protruding over Hayward Field. Points for rhyming, like Phil’s … Continue reading
Court Strikes Down Secretary of State Bev Clarno’s Ballot Rejection
Oregon Court of Appeals reverses secretary of state ruling on three aerial spray proposals
The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a November Marion County Circuit Court ruling that had deemed Secretary of State Bev Clarno in the right for … Continue reading
Trieger Happy
Laurie Trieger is running for Lane County commissioner and wants to reimagine how the board looks at problems
Since Laurie Trieger’s campaign for Lane County Board of Commissioners began in June 2019, she says, she’s knocked on nearly 1,200 doors. What she hears … Continue reading
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• What we are reading: Ooligan Press out of Portland State University is a reliable publisher of excellent books with a Pacific Northwest focus. We’re … Continue reading