Shame On The Recall
It’s unfortunate that there will be a recall vote in early October, and we hope that supporters of state Rep. Paul Holvey will come out … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Frittering Away
Our biggest priority right now is identifying sites that will serve to triage thousands of wounded when the Cascadia quake slips. They will need to … Continue reading
Close The Campgrounds
It seems like forever that wildfires have ravaged Oregon in the mid to late summer. Days of smoke, ash and toxic air are the new … Continue reading
From Best of Eugene to What We’re Reading in Slant
Normally, when we hear of a local newspaper selling, we get the shivers, but this week it’s good news. Oregon-based Country Media has purchased Newport … Continue reading
‘That’s My Cue’
Matt Maeson comes to Eugene for his 2023 tour
A smooth pop creation with a grit of folk music finds its way to town. Matt Maeson plays at McDonald Theatre for his A Solo … Continue reading
Calling All Ferrets! It’s Time To Show Off Your Skills.
The 2023 Ferret Agility Trials reconvenes Sept. 10
They are adorable looking animals that come with a warm and playful spirit. They are ferrets, and these little furry guys take center stage Sept. … Continue reading
Put A Bike Lane On Oak Street
Every Saturday, cyclists attempt to navigate the treacherous ride up Oak Street on their way downtown and towards the Farmers Market. To one side is … Continue reading
Come Together to Fix the Climate
Climate change affects everyone, commend the Oregon Legislature for its current actions
By Teresa Hawkes Oregon is in the midst of a hot, smoky summer. I watch the temperature and air quality index (AQI) every day. I … Continue reading
Eugene Phillips: Sept. 16, 1953 – Aug. 9, 2023
His family remembers Gene Phillips, a well known member of Eugene’s homeless community
Eugene “Gene” Phillips was born on a Wednesday in 1953. He grew up in Orinda, a small town just east of Berkeley. He died this … Continue reading
Roadwork Ahead!
Construction in Eugene continues to rip apart the streets of Eugene with the promise of new, protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and fresh pavement
If you’re confused and frustrated as to why it’s taking you 10 minutes longer to get home from work as you stop and go through … Continue reading