Not NIMBY?
On an island of public land at 40th Avenue and Patterson Street the Eugene Water and Electric Board is planning to destroy a city forest. … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Creativity Counts
An exhibit inspired by mathematical processes
Upon telling people what she does for a living, Ellen Eischen says she often gets the response, “You must be good at balancing your checkbook.” … Continue reading
Weighing in on Epilepsy
My previous dog, Ojai, was a Vizsla/Lab, a mix of breeds susceptible to epilepsy yet she did not suffer from it and died “naturally” in … Continue reading
Rubbing Their Hands
The races are at each other’s throats with renewed vigor. Men and women continue to spit accusations of a need to dominate. And, as has … Continue reading
Vira La Vida
Eugene-based Ksana Health’s mental health platform Vira wants to use patient smartphone data to make therapy more effective
From Garmin and Apple Watches for exercise and sleep tracking to MyFitnessPal to count calories and macronutrients, data from smartphones can say a lot about … Continue reading
Off the Rails
Local political leaders are concerned about Alek Skarlatos’ extremist views
In May, Alek Skarlatos announced his plans to run for Congress again in 2022. But in between his political races — a failed challenge to Rep. … Continue reading
Magic Cart
Arekie Food Truck in Eugene combines Latin American and Indian food
The first time I ate at Arekie Food Truck, it was at Public House in Springfield, and I had a few drinks (OK, pitchers). A … Continue reading
My Humps, My Lovely Little Lumps
I don’t know if this even bears a response but I could not follow the logic of Don Richey’s (6/10) letter regarding “speed humps” on … Continue reading
Elevating Black Food
Yardy Eugene celebrates Caribbean food, addresses unequal value held to foods of different cultures
The stereotype that Black people love fried chicken developed deep in U.S. history, says chef and Yardy Eugene owner Isaiah Martinez. It started after emancipation … Continue reading
Safe for Cyclists
This is in response to Rachel Elise Hawks’s letter. In Oregon, a bicycle is legally considered to be a vehicle. When riding a bicycle on … Continue reading