Riverkeeper checks out Willamette
A group organized by Willamette Riverkeeper took a canoe tour recently to check out possible pollution sources and the overall health of the Willamette. Here's video just released. Continue reading
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Time for doctors to go on strike?
Eugene physician Pam Wible gets interviewed for story on Daily Beast saying our health care system is so broken it's time for doctors to go on strike: http://wkly.ws/1qo Continue reading
Elizabeth Warren coming to Oregon
Elizabeth Warren will be coming to Oregon in late May to campaign for Sen. Jeff Merkley. Looks like Portland events are brewing, maybe not Eugene. See the Huffington Post story at http://wkly.ws/1ql Continue reading
Family Fishing Day is Sunday
This press release just came in from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding a Eugene event next Sunday: Families interested in spending an enjoyable day outdoors with a fishing pole in their hands may want to put the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Family Fishing Event at Alton Baker Canoe Canal on their calendar for 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Sunday, May 4. Continue reading
Deadline for voter registration
The voter registration deadline for the May 20 Primary Election is Tuesday, April 29. People who are not registered to vote in any Oregon county may register online at oregonvotes.gov no later than 11:59 pm April 29. The online option is available only to those with a valid Oregon driver’s license, DMV-issued identification card, or learner’s permit. Continue reading
Judge McShane denies NOM delay tactic
Judge Michael McShane has denied the attempt by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) to delay arguments in the federal case against the ban on gay marriage in Oregon. McShane will hear arguments as scheduled at 1 pm Wednesday, April 23, at the U.S. Courthouse in Eugene. McShane is not expected to rule on the legality of Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage until at least May 14. He will also consider NOM's motion to intervene in the case and will hear oral arguments on that issue May 14. Continue reading
Dental student burglarized
This just in from White Bird in Eugene: Fourth year dental student Julia Allen from Arizona University of Oral Medicine in Tempe Arizona was surprised to find her rental apartment burglarized over the weekend. “I opened the door and everything was taken out of the drawers and closets and thrown all over.” Allen works as a volunteer at White Bird Dental Clinic providing dental treatment to low income patients and had gone on a day trip to the Oregon Coast. Continue reading
Last Comedian Standing
Oregon’s Last Comedian Standing finals are tonight at Kowloon Restaurant & Lounge, 2222 MLK Blvd. near Autzen Stadium. Schmoozing begins at 7 with showtime at 8. Entry is $5 to $10 at the door. One hundred contestants from around the state are down to six tonight: Juan Knuston, Jake Woodmansee, Chris Green, Will Gibbions, Scoot Heering and Andy Schanz. Cash and prizes are valued at $10,000. Continue reading
More on Badass Teachers
Read a review of Mark Naison's new book on public education under attack by conservatives dedicated to privatizing education and the massive profits that are to be made: http://wkly.ws/1pz Here's an excerpt from the review: Continue reading
EmX on Charnelton revised
New video from the city and LTD looks at challenges of traffic on Charnelton with EmX. Continue reading