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Anika Nykanen

Author: Anika Nykanen

The Trumpster Fire Challenging DeFazio

Democrats say DeFazio’s Republican opponent is following in Trump’s footsteps — he’s racist and inexperienced

News 5 years ago

Alek Skarlatos is young, right wing and starred in a major Hollywood film. Now, he is running as the Republican candidate against Rep. Peter DeFazio … Continue reading →

Dr. Dolittle

Eugene bar owner has an extended family

Culture 5 years ago

Emily Chappell, co-owner of Old Nick’s Pub, is otherwise known by her friends as “Dr. Dolittle.” That’s because she has a horse, three cats, a … Continue reading →

Gender-Affirming Programs in Eugene During COVID-19

From mini-grants to reading groups, Eugene organizations are providing mental health and gender-affirming support during the pandemic

Culture 5 years ago

TransPonder, a nonprofit organization serving transgender residents, sent out a survey early in the pandemic to identify its clients’ most significant needs. “The biggest things … Continue reading →

Racial Justice in the Young Adult Aisle

Eugene author Kim Johnson publishes This Is My America during a pivotal civil rights moment

Culture 5 years ago

About halfway through Kim Johnson’s debut novel, This Is My America, the 16-year-old protagonist leads a “Know Your Rights” training. In the novel, Tracy Beaumont … Continue reading →

‘One Less Thing to Worry About’

After crowdfunding to avoid eviction, paying back their rent bill has not brought financial stability to Eugene roommates

News 5 years ago

In mid-June, Justice Martinez and Lucy Cervantes received a daunting text from their landlord. The roommates would be served an eviction notice on June 30 … Continue reading →

Jordan Cove In Court While Feds Authorize Exports

Oregon challenges approval of Jordan Cove in federal court while the Department of Energy expands the proposed project’s export opportunities

BlogNews 5 years ago

On June 6, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Bouillette issued an order authorizing the export of Jordan Cove liquified natural gas (LNG) from Oregon to non-fair-trade-agreement … Continue reading →

The Will to Find a Way?

Lane County’s emergency shelters closed on June 5 amid reduced shelter capacity and a projected increase in homelessness

BlogNews 5 years ago

Pool parties, bars open until midnight and pick-up soccer games: These are some of the highlights from Phase Two of Oregon’s plan to reopen. But … Continue reading →

No ‘Cookie Cutter Approach’ to State Housing Bill

Springfield Council looked at housing density and parking in the rule-making process for HB 2001 during a work session

BlogNews 5 years ago

HB 2001, a housing bill passed by the Legislature in July 2019, requires cities in Oregon to build for higher density housing, which can impact … Continue reading →

‘You Don’t Kill Flies with Grenades’

Residents and short term rental advocates testified heatedly about a controversial licensing program for short term rentals at a June 15 public hearing

BlogNews 5 years ago

The Eugene City Council heard a range of testimony in favor of and against a proposed ordinance requiring short term rental (STR) operators to obtain … Continue reading →

June 8 City Council Meeting Dominated by Criticism of EPD

Councilor Greg Evans suggested a list of police reforms and residents spoke about police brutality and defunding the Eugene Police Department

BlogNews 5 years ago

Community members testified at the Eugene City Council meeting June 8 in favor of a range of policy changes to the Eugene Police Department and … Continue reading →

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