For the Trees
Thank you for the very informative article on Dec. 26 (“Pining Away”). Climate change has already affected the life of trees in Oregon with higher … Continue reading
Year: 2020
The Poor Among Us
How Lane County citizens once banded together to help the poor
In 1886, 27 years after Oregon became a state, the citizens of Lane County decided to help the poor. They gathered together and wrote a letter … Continue reading
Lives in Crisis
A lifer works to save lives in an Oregon prison, which increasingly houses the mentally ill
In one Oregon prison, when a prisoner is experiencing a crisis, another prisoner may be called in to calm emotions. These crisis companions are on … Continue reading
Reagan Was No Jesus
Reagan loving Greg Williams (Letters, 1/2/20) is only remembering the B-grade slick actor turned politician and his very small percentage of accomplishments. The detrimental legacy … Continue reading
Empty Houses on the Block
Eugene’s lack of regulations for the short-term rental market may be taking away rooms from residents
Over the last decade, Airbnb has changed the way people book their vacations, allowing homeowners to make extra money and travelers to enjoy more options … Continue reading
It Ain’t Easy Being Green
Green Party presidential hopeful Howie Hawkins stops in Oregon to weigh in against Jordan Cove and support his campaign
Howie Hawkins is wearing his Teamsters jacket when he stops in at Eugene Weekly, hours before a campaign event in Corvallis. Recently retired from UPS … Continue reading
New Life at Mount Pisgah
Learning from from fire and Indigenous fire management practices
Plant life is thriving at Mount Pisgah Arboretum and Howard Buford Recreation Area after a wildfire engulfed almost 50 acres of the county park in … Continue reading
Women’s Music
Hear the sounds of ancient and modern female composers in January
“With a golden apple in his hand, Emperor Theophilos slowly walked between two lines of contending beauties; His eye was detained by the charms of … Continue reading
Casual Anger
This past year’s best 50-track album — and it came from Portland
After four years Portland rap stalwart Slick Devious is back with a sprawling 50-track album that promises to satiate art rap fans while appealing to … Continue reading
Slant
• We are delighted and proud to be sending more of our excellent interns to the Wall Street Journal. Last year, Michael Tobin, now editor … Continue reading