DeFazio Gave Us a Lifetime of Service
Your Jan. 19 profile of recently retired U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio was very good — but, let’s face it, no single newspaper tribute to Peter … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Tails of Love — A Storytelling Event
Let’s face it, says Leigh Anne Jasheway, not everyone is entranced with the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Some would like to give the day, and … Continue reading
Bad, Bad Dates
We asked for your tales of bad dates. You scared us.
For the last couple COVIDian years, it’s been so damn hard to date. We here at Eugene Weekly thought that when restrictions got lifted, things … Continue reading
Bring Rental Application Fees Under Control
Recently, a judge ruled that a $10 cap on applications for housing is pre-empted by state law. We, the people, are seeking to overturn this … Continue reading
Who Wrote the Book of Love?
Local teacher writes Harlequin romances, discusses how the novels have changed
Classes at South Eugene High School start at 8:30 am, but history teacher Anna Grace wakes up four and a half hours before the bell … Continue reading
AI is a Useful Tool
Artificial Intelligence applications have made incredible advances this year. Text to image, content writing generators, and ChatGPT have become usable by the average person, producing … Continue reading
We Need More Federal Dollars To Help The Homeless
The best way to count homeless Americans is to open a government office to help them. Offering them a chance to come into contact, you … Continue reading
Hoyle Joins The Anti-Vaxxers?
In one of her first votes as a member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Val Hoyle voted with Republicans on Jan. 31 in favor … Continue reading
Extralegal Rendition
An updated ‘Legally Blonde’ comes to town as a musical
Legally Blonde, The Musical, which ran at the Hult Center Feb. 3-5, was not what I was expecting. I’m a big fan of the movie, … Continue reading
Eugene First City in Oregon to Ban Natural Gas
Council votes 5-3 to ban natural gas in new residential buildings starting July 1
A split Eugene City Council passed a ban on natural gas in new low-rise construction at a Feb. 6 special meeting, and rejected the possibility … Continue reading