Eugene Should Obey The Law
I just read a rather lengthy article in the current Weekly (“City of Eugene Ignores State Law on Camping,” June 15), and I was aghast. … Continue reading
Year: 2023
A New Home For Shift Community Cycles
Things have moved swiftly for Jim Nevada and Josh Goldfarb since they met at a Free Bikes 4 Kidz event in 2021. The two paired … Continue reading
Of Ballads, Love Songs And Social Justice
Irish singer-songwriter Karan Casey is at Tsunami Books June 21
She has never let go of her Irish past — the fondness for a good yarn, singing traditional ballads and love songs — but folk … Continue reading
In the Air
From pollutants to aliens, readers give insights
REIN IN INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S POLLUTION One of Oregon’s largest polluters — the International Paper Springfield Mill, which can currently emit up to 10 tons of … Continue reading
Rep. Paul Holvey Is A Champion For Health Care Workers
I’ve worked as a registered nurse for nine years, and have lived in House District 8 for six years. Having served as a board member … Continue reading
Run For Peace And Human Values at the Eugene Peace Run
He has preached and advocated for peace and emphasized human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance and self-discipline. On the afternoon of May 10, 2013, … Continue reading
Two Decades of Having Your Back
The Civil Liberties Defense Center and its founder celebrate 20 years of legal support in Eugene and across the country
In June 1997 environmental activists climbed old heritage trees in downtown Eugene in an attempt to stop them from being cut down for a parking … Continue reading
How To Stop Minority Rule In Oregon
Jere C. Rosemeyer’s proposal of a ballot measure to amend the Oregon Constitution to make a legislative quorum a simple majority is the best idea … Continue reading
City of Eugene Ignores State Law on Camping
Oregon law requires a local agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals be informed where and when a 72-hour notice is posted. But Eugene is looking the other way.
In the past five years, the city of Eugene has used 72-hour notices to evict unhoused people camping on public property more than 7,000 times, … Continue reading
A Hot Mic Apology
In Ted Coopman’s letter to the editor (online Letters, June 8), he attributes the statement “The olds prevail” made during the recent Jefferson Westside Neighbors … Continue reading