New treatment for schizophrenia?
Fascinating story on schizophrenia in the Huffington Post with a Eugene angle. Continue reading
Ted Taylor
Author: Ted Taylor
Climate refugees coming?
A fascinating academic study on climate change and potential migration patterns can be found in the below paper. The focus is on Puget Sound area, but Lane County could also be affected by large numbers of people moving north to escape drought, heat and accompanying economic problems. Are we prepared? Continue reading
Val makes it official
Val Hoyle announced her politial intentions in a video this week. Continue reading
Betty Taylor Plans To Run Again For City Council
I want to continue speaking for the people who don’t have a voice in our community
Five-term Eugene City Councilor Betty Taylor says she considered not running again for her Ward 2 seat because of her age. Her 90-year-old brain still functions just fine, but she worried that if she ran again, voters might favor a younger, less qualified candidate. Then she got over it. “People are more intelligent than that,” she says with a laugh. Continue reading
Sheriffs publicly back Hanlin
This unusual press release came in Oct. 8 in support of Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, and we can't help but wonder if it's in response to the criticism Hanlin has received in Oregon and nationwide for his strident anti-gun-safety positions. But of course that issue is not even mentioned in the press release. Find the full letter with signatures at http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2015-10/1230/88539/Hanlin_release_PDF.pdf Continue reading
Photos from the big river clean-up project
Willamette Riverkeeper has posted a video of photos submitted by volunteers at the annual Willamette Clean Up Oct. 3. About 800 people participated, half from around Lane County. Continue reading
Annual River Cleanup Draws Record Turnout
Joining the river enthusiasts locally this year for the first time were members of the OURS homeless camp in Eugene
The seventh annual Great Willamette Clean Up Saturday, Oct. 3, saw a record turnout of 400 volunteers in Lane County to haul truckloads of trash, tires and abandoned household and camping items from the river shallows, riparian areas and islands. Another 400 volunteers were involved along the Willamette in other counties all the way to Scappoose Bay north of Portland. Kayaks, canoes and drift boats provided access to areas not accessible by foot. Continue reading
New “Candy” video from Steel Wool
Local band Steel Wool goes a little nuts over sweet stuff. Continue reading
No to Nestle rally in Salem
This rally against Nestle's water extraction plans happened at the state Capitol Sept. 16. Video by Daniel Dronsfield <salshakes@gmail.com>. Continue reading
How to reduce traffic fatalities
Traffic fatalities in Lane County make the news every couple of weeks. But solutions can be found through a Swedish approach being advocated at the Eugene City Council this week. See http://www.visionzeroinitiative.com or click on the image below to see the video about the Vision Zero Initiative. Continue reading