EWEB Impacts
Why, with the global climate crisis, is Eugene Water and Electric Board planning to log more than 300 trees in one of the only remaining … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Taking Their Horses to the Old Town Road
Creswell says you can't horse around on Oregon Avenue
It’s against the law in Creswell to ride your horse down Old Town Road, or more precisely, the town’s main drag, Oregon Avenue. The 50-year-old … Continue reading
The Challenge of Child Care
Senator Ron Wyden joins Eugene locals in seeking resolution to post-pandemic child care in Oregon.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden stood outside of the Oak Street Child Development Center building in downtown Eugene on June 30, surrounded by children’s toys and … Continue reading
Restaurant Diversity Already Exists
In the Chow issue (6/24), Yardy Eugene owner Isaiah Martinez plays the race card to highlight his challenges: “the unequal value held to foods of … Continue reading
Arguably Beautiful Argument
I really enjoyed Ester Barkai’s review of Creativity Counts (EW 6/24). But this is a college town, and I teach college students, and I’m about … Continue reading
Support Sex Workers
My name is Katherine. In partnership with the Oregon Sex Workers Human Rights Commission (OregonSexWorkers.com) and in preparation for a July 15 event, Decriminalization of … Continue reading
Can Do Spirit
Claim 52 is raising money to support McKenzie River watershed recovery
The McKenzie River is Eugene’s only water source. Without it, the area’s breweries would be missing a vital ingredient to their beverages. Claim 52 is … Continue reading
CRT Is Not About Equity
The 6/24 Slant in the paragraph about the late Derrick Bell, we’re told that, aside from academics, “it seems unlikely that (people) have any idea … Continue reading
Women Composers Take the Stage
Award-winning classical pianist plays the music of female composers at this year’s virtual Oregon Bach Fest
A versatile and prolific pianist with a gentle touch for her instrument, Lara Downes performed several times at this year’s virtual Oregon Bach Festival, after participating … Continue reading
All the World’s a Porch
PorchFest brings live music to unexpected places all over Eugene and Springfield
Among the most notable local events ending the ban on live music since the pandemic shutdown is Eugene PorchFest, a brand-new, five-day, DIY music festival … Continue reading