Don’t Vote In Another Incompetent
In January 2021, Rep. Peter DeFazio will continue as powerful chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He will be aided by a Senate … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Getting Back on Stage
After half a year on hiatus, Eugene’s performing arts groups seek a path back to live audiences
Live performance all but died in and around Eugene more than six months ago. That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in Oregon, … Continue reading
Slant
As we go to press this week, Lane County faces one of the worst fire catastrophes in its history. Early reports from up the McKenzie … Continue reading
Vote Your Values
After reading “Get Serious with Your Vote” and “Good Deeds You Can Do This Fall” (EW 9/3), I can only come to the conclusion that … Continue reading
Quarantine on Arrival
Oregon’s governor’s office talked with neighboring states about 14-day quarantine period, but nothing has been adopted
News got out in Oregon in August that Gov. Kate Brown was considering travel restrictions. On Aug. 4, the Governor’s Office told legislators that it … Continue reading
Oregon Facing Statewide Fire Emergency, Says Gov. Kate Brown
At Sept. 9 press conference, governor says she expects a great deal of loss
As wildfires continue to burn Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown opened a Sept. 9 press conference with a dire statement: “We are currently facing a statewide … Continue reading
Blue River Community ‘Total Loss’
Lane County email says at least one employee has lost a loved one to the fires
This story has been updated. See below. The McKenzie River community of Blue River and Vida are is apparently a “total loss” and at least … Continue reading
Resources in Lane County for Residents Affected by Wildfires
A compilation of organizations and information regarding the local wildfire emergency
This list was updated on Sept. 16. On Monday, Sept. 7, downed power lines started a fire that rapidly overtook parts of the McKenzie River … Continue reading
Web Letters – WOW Hall edition
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH I am responding to recent items printed in Eugene Weekly regarding the WOW Hall/ CCPA. A sub-group of members have formed an … Continue reading
Math Program’s Claims Don’t Add Up
4J recently approved nearly $200,000 for an online K-8 online math program that a board member says doesn’t live up to its promises
Students put their headphones on, open their laptops and begin clicking away as they progress through adaptive levels of gameplay. Collect money to buy new … Continue reading