Eugene Weekly

Since the encampment at Washington Jefferson Park was removed on March 16, the park has been closed. The city of Eugene has estimated the renovation … Continue reading →

The official returns for the Ward 7 recall election have been posted, and 71 percent of registered voters in the ward did not cast a … Continue reading →

Now that Eugene City Council will be selecting a replacement for Clair Syrett, maybe they could honor diversity and bring some equity into City Hall. … Continue reading →

I am very dismayed that Claire Syrett felt forced to drop her lawsuit (David Fidanque’s Viewpoint, “After the Recall,” 9/29). I am very familiar with … Continue reading →

On Sept. 16, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman was beaten to death by morality police in Tehran, Iran. Her crime? A few strands of her hair … Continue reading →

Today I swam in a small, clear lake surrounded by forest, huge trees of different species and an understory of wildflowers and huckleberries. I’d like … Continue reading →

Wow! Loved the cannabis issue (9/29). Inspired, I propose the Revised Catechism: Q. What is the chief end of man? A. To blow your mind, … Continue reading →

Craig Patterson’s recent letter (9/22) attacks 350.org for refusing to “acknowledge facts,” yet his letter is full of false claims and misinformation. Most notable and … Continue reading →

As a counselor in Springfield Schools, I had the experience of trying to calm and comfort students who were traumatized by the Thurston High School … Continue reading →

I appreciate the work Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett has done on homeless shelter, affordable housing and mass transit, and I’m sorry she got recalled. … Continue reading →