Ted Taylor
Author: Ted Taylor
A Modern Day Ballad
By JeanMarie Purcell of Eugene Continue reading
Alley Valkyrie addresses council July 8
What drones see from 17,500 feet
House passes education boost
The Oregon House of Representatives today passed the largest-ever budget for the state’s public schools. The budget is a $1 billion increase over the last biennium, and will allow many school districts across the state to re-hire teachers and stabilize programs after years of cuts, according to a press release from the Office of the House of Representatives. Continue reading
Barnhart on last days of Legislature
This is Rep. Phil Barnhart's report sent to weekly newspapers this week: With the end of the legislative session fast approaching, we are still working to accomplish what Oregonians sent us here to do. Continue reading
SCOTUS rally in Eugene Wednesday
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hand down rulings on two cases involving same-sex marriage Wednesday, June 26, and a Eugene rally is being planned at 5 pm at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza at 8th and Oak. Other rallies are happening tomorrow in Portland and Ashland. The rallies are being planned by the ACLU of Oregon and Oregon United for Marriage. Portland contact is Amy Ruiz, (503) 929-1036. Continue reading
4J labor negotiations bog down
It appears talks between District 4J and the Eugene Education Association (EEA) ended early this morning with little progress after nine hours. No further talks are scheduled. Continue reading
Ban on fireworks this year?
From Doug Perry, the assistant fire marshall today: Continue reading
Bakery on the rise in Creswell
Heidi Tunnell is expanding her catering business into a bakery and restaurant in Creswell. See Biz Beat this Thursday (June 6) for details. Continue reading