A Tale of Two Countries
A Teacher’s Reflection on Her Visit to Finland
“It’s all about attention. We all want to be heard.” That was my friend Tuuli Lehtisalo’s response to how to best serve students. It’s still … Continue reading
EW Staff
Author: EW Staff
Trans* Locally and Across the U.S.
Trans*Ponder in today’s political climate
Oregonians are fond of saying, “If you don’t like the Oregon weather, wait five minutes,” describing the inconsistencies of the climate in the Pacific Northwest. … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2017-08-10
WE NEED REAL COOLING CENTERS The recent spate of hot weather is more than something to complain about. For the very young, the very old, … Continue reading
Slant – 2017-08-10
• Mayor Lucy Vinis convened her first Auditor Study Committee meeting Aug. 2 at the Eugene Public Library. Norma Greer and Marty Wilde were elected … Continue reading
Eulogy for an Eco-Advocate
Tom Giesen June 25,1940 - March 4, 2017
Many of the relatives, friends and colleagues gathered at Tom Giesen’s memorial on a sunny April afternoon at McKenzie River Eco-Lodge had been joggers, cyclists … Continue reading
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Tank gets a home, heat wave and single payer
• We were excited to hear from Greenhill Humane Society that Tank, the pit bull who has waited more than 500 days to find a … Continue reading
EW’s Annual Pet Photo Contest Winners
You submitted 'em; we voted
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Pet Photo Contest. Submissions were judged by our staff, with winners selected for the categories of Cutest … Continue reading
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The independent performance auditor debate rages on
• Sen. John McCain voted in favor of beginning the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act. McCain returned to the Senate floor with stitches above … Continue reading
Lane County Area Spray Information
McKenzie River
• Weyerhaeuser, 541-746-2511, plans to aerially and ground spray 2944.5 acres north of the McKenzie River and Vida with glyphosate, imazapyr, sulfometuron methyl, metsulfuron methyl, aminopyralid and/or MSO Concentrate. See ODF notification 2017-771-08893, call Brian … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2017-07-27
HEALTHY POLITICS Sen. Ron Wyden sets a great example of transparency and listening to the public with his town halls and the recent interview with … Continue reading