Hamilton For 4J School Board
I volunteered extensively for Eugene 4J schools for two decades, including four years on the 4J school board. It is an honor to be one … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Lafer For 4J Board
We are only as strong as our weakest link. Gordon Lafer knows this. From the workers who build our schools to the necessary classified staff … Continue reading
Master of the In-Between Moment
A retrospective of photography by John Bauguess is a celebration of the late photographer’s life and work
The late photographer John Bauguess was born in Eugene in 1943 and died in early 2020. Aside from a few early adventures — brief stints … Continue reading
That One High Sensation
THC ABCs for the newbie
To many consumers, cannabis is about that feeling of getting high, where you can forget about the struggles of daily life for a while. But … Continue reading
Eugene Human Rights Commission Presses City on Rapid Eviction of Unhoused Campers
City has been giving unhoused campers in parks two hours to move, dodging a state law requiring 72-hour notice.
A member of the Eugene Human Rights Commission pressed a city spokesman Tuesday night on why Eugene has abandoned its long-standing policy of giving unhoused campers … Continue reading
Rocketing Rent
Rent increases hit the Eugene Hotel, leaving housing uncertainty for residents there
The sun shines bright through the second floor window of the Eugene Hotel’s conference room. Inside, there’s a piano with sheet music framed from the … Continue reading
Own Your Own Racism About 4J
Is it racist of me if I vote for the only Black member of the school board just because she’s Black? Am I being sexist … Continue reading
Surf Wax America
Local surf rock band El Borko’s album release party takes over The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar
The sun isn’t out all day in the Pacific Northwest, and its beaches aren’t friendly for all night parties. But that doesn’t keep El Borko … Continue reading
Affordable For Whom?
The Eugene City Council has approved what they call affordable housing on the riverfront. The Portland-based developer is building a 95-unit apartment complex with rents … Continue reading
Everyone Needs A Place
It seems to me that, as a community, Eugene can do better than simply sweeping people up off the sidewalk while reading them the riot … Continue reading