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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

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Walker, Eugene Council Candidate

Local business owner Barbie Walker is running for Ward 7 seat, says people should be allowed to vote on big policy issues

News 3 days ago

Business owner Barbie Walker is running for Eugene City Council in the May 16 special election against Lyndsie Leech, who currently holds the interim seat, … Continue reading →

We Fought the Lawn

And the bees won

Gardening 1 week ago

In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators.  Manicured … Continue reading →

Lane County Re-Examines Construction Equity Program

The now-conservative Lane County Board revisits a policy that requires contractors meet equity criteria to build county projects that cost more than $500,000

EW-Extra 2 weeks ago

A 2020 Lane County construction bidding process that encourages equity and created more diversity at construction sites is under review by the now conservative-leaning Board … Continue reading →

Buzz Kill

The non-alcohol movement is hitting Eugene-Springfield’s nightlife

Drink 2 weeks ago

If spilling a drink is a party foul, consider this idea that might save you from a party felony: You might not need alcohol for … Continue reading →

Help Is on the Way

Trauma Intervention Program trains first cohort of volunteers, who’ll accompany first responders when needed

EW-Extra 3 weeks ago

Days after graduating from a 55-hour training academy, the inaugural class of graduates of Lane County’s Trauma Intervention Program meet one more time at the … Continue reading →

The Fast and the Forest

A partnership between a running-oriented nonprofit and Willamalane is addressing Dorris Ranch’s historic trees affected with blight

News 3 weeks ago

Walking through Dorris Ranch in Springfield on a cold winter morning, Ben Blankenship, founder of the nonprofit Endless Mileage Project and a 2016 Olympian in … Continue reading →

Lane County to Join Governor’s Efforts for Reducing Homelessness

Gov. Tina Kotek could provide Lane County government with tens of millions of dollars in one-time funding to address homelessness

EW-Extra 4 weeks ago

The day after Gov. Tina Kotek was sworn into office, she issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to homelessness. Kotek’s order … Continue reading →

Fresh Eyes

Ward 7 interim City Councilor Lyndsie Leech is a new figure in Eugene politics, and she wants to keep her seat in May

News 1 month ago

The Eugene City Council’s newest member, Lyndsie Leech, has the least amount of local political experience, but she says that may bring a much-needed fresh … Continue reading →

A Tall Tale at Skinner Butte

Eugene City Council votes 4-2 to allow Brian Obie to build 100-foot apartment buildings similar to his luxury Gordon Lofts

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 months ago

Buildings near Skinner Butte can now be a little bit taller. At a Feb. 13 Eugene City Council meeting, councilors voted 4-2 to increase the … 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

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 months ago

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 →

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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

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