Becoming the Electric (Bike) City
Agencies in Eugene are working to get residents on e-bikes
The Eugene Water and Electric Board celebrated Earth Day April 22 with a plan to give people green to buy an e-bike: a $300 e-bike … Continue reading
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Primary Blues
Early results from May 17 Election Day show tight local races, decisive party nominations for state and federal candidates
Throughout the U.S., most of former President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates are winning their races. In Oregon, a conservative wave is present in local nonpartisan … Continue reading
A Loveall for Guns
Lane County Commission Candidate David Loveall carried firearm during 2020 Black Lives Matter-related protest in Springfield
As hundreds of protesters peacefully marched through Springfield during June 6, 2020, Black Lives Matter-related protest, the group avoided the city’s Main Street, intimidated by … Continue reading
Burnin’ Love
Incumbent Joe Berney and political newbie David Loveall spar for Springfield’s Lane County commission seat
Tensions have been high during public debates for the position representing Springfield on the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. That was on display at … Continue reading
Punk and the Pandemic
Singer, writer and spoken word artist Henry Rollins brings his commentary to Eugene
Like most people, legendary punk rock figure Henry Rollins spent the past few years at home, listening to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recommendations. “I believe in … Continue reading
Elementary, My Dear Oak Hill
Small private school Oak Hill School closes its high school, citing refocus on lower grades
School’s out for high school students at the small private Oak Hill School. The pre-K-12 grade school is closing its high school grades, capping its … Continue reading
How Soon is Now
Doyle Canning says she is running for Congress to take on the climate emergency and hold corporations accountable
The world has less than 10 years to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to maintain a global temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to … Continue reading
Pazzo Heart
Creswell’s fine dining restaurant wants to be a staple for locals and also attract out-of-towners
Scott Pisani, owner and chef of Creswell restaurant Pazzo, is familiar with kitchens. And he should be. He’s been in one since he was around … Continue reading
‘Working Class Champion’
Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney is honored by local trade unions
On April 27, the Lane, Coos, Curry, Douglas Building Trades Council announced that its first-ever “Working Class Champion” award was given to Lane County Commissioner … Continue reading
Take Five
Marilee Woodrow is retiring from the Springfield City Council, and two candidates want the job
For 12 years, the Springfield Ward 5 seat has gone uncontested. But the seat long held by City Councilor Marilee Woodrow is open after her … Continue reading