No Deals on Aerial Pesticide Spraying
SB 1602, the legislative deal brokered by some environmental groups and timber industry representatives, falls well short of actually protecting residents and the environment. Longtime … Continue reading
Year: 2020
I’m A Free Man!
I’ve had it! Enough with the government telling me what I can do! “Wear a mask!” “Socialistic distancing!” And the highways are the worst! “Drive … Continue reading
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Eugene’s Arcimoto is cruising along on Wall Street and in the delivery market
From Wall Street to the delivery world, Arcimoto is seeing success during the sluggish COVID-19 economy. And CEO and founder Mark Frohnmayer has his sights … Continue reading
Taking Back the Streets
Eugene is opening some streets to encourage pedestrian and cycling traffic
On any given neighborhood street these days, it’s likely you’ll find someone running, walking or riding a bike in the middle of the road. Pedestrians … Continue reading
A Changing Restaurant Scene
Adapting and changing to save local dining
By Jeffery Passerotti, Wendy Watson and Kiyallah Heatherstone With the COVID-19 pandemic in full roar, we the small, independent restaurants, are facing an existential crisis. … Continue reading
Share The Trails
In response to the July 9 letter (“Damned Cheapskate Cyclists!”) written by Edgar Darwin: I am more than sympathetic to the majority of complaints regarding … Continue reading
Eugene City Council Rides E-Scooter Pilot Forward
Council also says yes to curbing speeding in residential neighborhoods and increasing parks and rec capacity at a vote-packed July 13 meeting
Eugeneans are closer than ever to being able to zip around town on e-scooters following the Eugene City Council’s vote at the July 13 meeting … Continue reading
More COVID-19 Cases, New Restrictions
Gov. Kate Brown enacts indoor gathering ban and masks for outdoors rule
On Monday, July 13, Gov. Kate Brown announced new restrictions to cut down on the recent upward trend of COVID-19 cases in Oregon. She said … Continue reading
Talk of Homeless Encampment Sweeps at Police Commission Meeting
Police commissioners and officers responded to criticism about recent homeless camp sweeps as coronavirus keeps getting worse
Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner weighed whether his department should continue crackdowns on Eugene homeless encampments at the July 9 Eugene Police Commission meeting, while … Continue reading
Jordan Cove In Court While Feds Authorize Exports
Oregon challenges approval of Jordan Cove in federal court while the Department of Energy expands the proposed project’s export opportunities
On June 6, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Bouillette issued an order authorizing the export of Jordan Cove liquified natural gas (LNG) from Oregon to non-fair-trade-agreement … Continue reading