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• Eugene has lost an icon. Chez Ray Sewell, former chef to the Grateful Dead and the Merry Pranksters, proprietor of a number of restaurants … Continue reading
Editorial Board
Eugene Weekly's editorial board weighs in on local and national issues.
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• High school graduation rates are significantly higher when students take career and technical education (CTE) courses. That’s what four Lane County school superintendents told … Continue reading
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• What we’re reading: Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas. We’re just starting this book, which is highly … Continue reading
EW’s 2018 Election Endorsements
Congress House 2nd District Jamie McLeod-Skinner House 4th District Peter DeFazio State Government Governor Kate Brown State Legislature House 7th District Christy Inskip 8th District … Continue reading
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• Two worlds: More than 200 members of this community crowded into Temple Beth Israel in south Eugene Oct. 24 for a wonderfully upbeat meeting … Continue reading
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• Congressman Peter DeFazio showed remarkable restraint in dealing with Art Robinson at the City Club of Eugene forum Oct. 19. Former chair of the … Continue reading
Endorsements: Congress
Vote Peter DeFazio and Jamie McLeod-Skinner
Congress House 2nd District Mark R. Roberts (I) v. Greg Walden (R) v. Jamie McLeod-Skinner (D) Most of EW’s readers are not in Jamie McLeod-Skinner’s … Continue reading
Endorsements: Lane County
Go Joe Berney. Go Heather Buch.
Assessor Michael Cowles uncontested Board of Commissioners West Commissioner, Position 1 Jay Bozievich Springfield Commissioner, Position 2 Joe Berney Joe Berney won in the … Continue reading
Endorsements: Statewide Measures
• Measure 102 Amends Constitution: Allows local bonds for financing affordable housing with nongovernmental entities. Requires voter approval, annual audits. Yes. Although we respect local … Continue reading
Reality Slap
Although Robert Sims may be correct that we’re all responsible for our plight, and that Caleb Cuff feels that “heroic fatalism” won’t save us (Letters, … Continue reading