January 6 Epiphanies
Thoughts on the anniversary of the MAGA insurrection
On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Nancy Pelosi spoke to members of the Democratic caucus via video conference. She closed the meeting with these … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Get Over It, LTD Drivers
Regarding “Exhausted, Disrespected” (EW, 12/16) on LTD bus drivers: I’m not advocating for grueling conditions, but I am saying that resilience, creativity and stamina, along … Continue reading
On a Mission
Our future and the necessity of local journalism
by Kaarin Knudson You might’ve made New Year’s resolutions last weekend, outlining your personal goals for 2023. Research would indicate that many of us have … Continue reading
Deb Talan
She has lived a full life of travel, triumph and setback. Now, Deb Talan, who climbed the indie folk charts with The Weepies, is on … Continue reading
Don’t Urbanize More Farmland
Mark Robinowitz is a community treasure. His recent letter (“Our environmental watchdogs have become lap dogs,” 12/29) makes a serious point regarding the lack of … Continue reading
Going Electric Is A No Brainer For Climate
Mark Robinowitz is grumpy because environmental groups are not working on the issues that he thinks they should. It must be tough to be a … Continue reading
Slant
We had lots of discussions over the holidays about whether Eugene has “pride of place,” and, if not, what to do about it. Do you … Continue reading
Let’s ‘Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive’
Loved the article about Tanya Bucierka (12/29) and the work she is doing in Ukraine. She reminds us that the war in Ukraine is still … Continue reading
Pickleball Elbow Room
Pickleball is an accessible sport that continues to soar in popularity in Lane County, and its fanatics have sights set on new complex at Lane Community College
On a crisp fall weekday, Meadow Park near downtown Springfield is filled with people playing pickleball. Walking toward the courts, the signature “pop” of a … Continue reading
Hiking in Snow
Beat cabin fever by snowshoeing to the Marilyn Lakes
Don’t succumb to cabin fever, even if the weather’s gloomy and your favorite mountain trails are buried under snow. Here’s an easy hike you can … Continue reading