EW Biased In Favor Of Homeless
The removal of the homeless camp near 6th Avenue and Hwy 99 has once again shown how EW shows a bias on reporting the homeless … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Eyster For Mayor
I have a unique perspective on Mike Eyster. I know Mike. I was his administrative assistant at the University of Oregon for 18 years. In … Continue reading
Know What You Can Do To Support Kids
Child abuse doesn’t stop during a global pandemic
By Deanna St. Germain and Sarah M. Stewart There have been many news articles and published letters about the concern for undiscovered and increasing rates … Continue reading
‘Quarantine Sucks’
Our intrepid writer reports from the front lines of domestic isolation
I used to be good at avoiding my kids — all five of them. We had a mutually beneficial arrangement: I drove them to every soccer … Continue reading
Slant
• If your ballot is still sitting on your kitchen table, the time is past where mailing it will get it in on time. You’ll … Continue reading
LCC is a Critical Resource. Vote ‘Yes’ on the Bond
The League of Women Voters of Lane County encourages community members to vote “Yes” on the Lane Community College capital improvement bond measure in the … Continue reading
Homeward Unbound
Despite Gov. Kate Brown’s moratorium on nonpayment evictions, threats still happen, which have pushed vulnerable individuals out of housing
Jessica Smith has been out of work as a server at Buddy’s Diner in Eugene since March 7. She’s been trying to navigate the state’s … Continue reading
Open Roads Ahead
Eugene’s country singer-songwriter McKayla Marie wants to make an impact with her music
In 2018, McKayla Marie Webb was doing a photoshoot for her upcoming album Open Road. She was on, you guessed it, an open road just … Continue reading
May 11 City Council Meeting Focuses on Housing
Councilors and community members concerned over both short term rental and homeless issue
Eugene residents testified at a remote City Council meeting about the city’s short-term rental (STR) ad hoc committee and the city’s strategy to support the … Continue reading
County Commission Discusses Decline in Mental Health in Lane County
Lane County Board of Commissioners examine the Board of Health semi-annual report
According to the semi-annual report from the Lane County Board of Health, there has been a decline in mental health among youth, as well as … Continue reading