Right Wing ‘Individualism’ Is Simple Selfishness
I hope everyone noticed Lisa Readel’s letter (EW 2/18) with the quote from the late Barry Lopez regarding social responsibility: he felt that “the instability … Continue reading
Year: 2021
We All Just Want to Have Fun
Your guide to traveling safely and responsibly to Oregon destinations
Between November and March, there’s no point in checking the weather in Oregon. Rain, some more rain, maybe snow, and a forecasted sunny day that … Continue reading
Malheur’s Cold Beauty
Oregon’s high desert refuge best displays its charms in the dead of winter
Most people visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in the spring. That’s when birds, migrating north along the Pacific Flyway, turn up by the thousands at … Continue reading
Constitutional Arms
Tom Coffin (“The Arms Industry,” EW 2/18) raised some interesting points. The Declaration of Independence: “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary … Continue reading
But How About Some Salmon Details?
In your Feb. 4 article “Salmon in the Smoke,” author Taylor Griggs did well pointing out a myriad of problems facing spring chinook, but after … Continue reading
Ivory Mccuen’s Death Shows Eugene Inequity
I am writing this letter because of Ivory Irene McCuen, who froze to death on Jan. 24. I know this is not a singular incident … Continue reading
Slant
Things are looking brighter, and while we need to remain vigilant, we are also looking for the positive spots in this rotten pandemic. A couple … Continue reading
Actors Cabaret of Eugene (ACE) Fund Drive
A staple of Eugene arts for the past 42 years is in peril and openly asking for help. Actors Cabaret of Eugene (ACE), which has … Continue reading
A Familiar Face
Amended federal lawsuit reveals police name who has history with past Eugene police brutality lawsuits, misconduct
The Civil Liberties Defense Center filed an amended federal lawsuit on Feb. 22 with names of police officers involved during the May 31, 2020, George … Continue reading
Lane County Now ‘High Risk’
Thanks to lower COVID-19 cases, indoor dining is allowed in the county — for now
Lane County’s “extreme risk” streak is finally broken after Gov. Kate Brown announced on Feb. 23 that she had lowered the restrictions for 16 counties … Continue reading