Yes, Protests Ended The War
I am writing in support of Matthew Johnson’s letter (Letters 5/27) in praise of the article “50 Years Ago” (EW 5/13) and his taking to … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Slant
Big wins in the past week in the battle to force Big Coal, Big Oil and Big Gas to act immediately to combat climate change. … Continue reading
A Quiet Place for Water
For resilience and second water source, EWEB is investing millions of dollars for water storage but some neighbors question the move
Head south on Hilyard Street, climb the steep hill, turn right on 40th Avenue and then left on Patterson Street. There’s an empty lot with … Continue reading
The Show (Finally) Goes On
Eugene area theaters will see live shows this summer and fall
After a year of dark, empty stages, local theaters have at last begun to open again with live shows on the books as we continue … Continue reading
Paddle On
Aquatic recreation is perfect for COVID social distancing
Lane County’s warm summers and access to lakes are the perfect combination for trying out new modes of aquatic recreation. Whether you want to try … Continue reading
Moving On To Other Platforms
Lawrence Brownlee is among the headliners at this year’s virtual OBF
For some, the COVID pandemic has been a frustrating period of idling, and this is especially so for musicians in the arts. Not so for … Continue reading
Quiet, Please
I’ve noticed that we live in a noisy world. I marvel at how loudly people talk while just walking down the street. Sometimes a friend … Continue reading
Down the Drain, Up with Art
Springfield seeks artists to help deliver environmental message with UpStream Art project
I don’t normally think of storm drains unless there’s a flood on my street and then it’s, like, isn’t there a storm drain around here? But … Continue reading
Hit the Road Running
Lace up your shoes because organized running is back
Missing the joys of safety pinning a race bib to your shirt and running with a pack of other humans? Well, with more people getting … Continue reading
Color Coding
Promising new post-prog trio from Eugene releases music video on YouTube, preps for live shows
Eugene musician Derek Sibert identifies as synesthetic, meaning that when he hears music, he sees colors. He sings, plays bass and is the primary songwriter … Continue reading