Preaching Reconciliation And Kinship
He has stood at the margins with the demonized and people deemed disposable, preaching reconciliation and oneness to all on behalf of inner city gang … Continue reading
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Protecting Pride
An increase in hateful comments at school board meetings has led to an impassioned response by the community
As June marks Pride month, a time dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, 4J school district is moving out of a May marked … Continue reading
Federal Judge Ann Aiken to Retire
Aiken will step down December 2023 or upon the confirmation of her replacement
According to an announcement from U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken, she will be retiring from active service this year, giving President Joe Biden the opportunity … Continue reading
A Bad Week to Be a Beer
But a good week to drink one. Eugene Beer Week brings together public houses and breweries
As fraternity men (who love more than just cheap 4 percent beer), my brothers and I are very much looking forward to this year’s Eugene … Continue reading
County to Vote on Rejoining Timber Group
Lane County previously left the Association of O&C Counties in 2019 and stopped paying its $80,000 dues
There is a motion to rejoin the pro-logging Association of O&C Counties on the June 6 Lane County Board of County Commissioners agenda. In 2019 … Continue reading
Animal Funding Restored
Budget committee votes to reinstate Greenhill’s animal services funding
By Bob Keefer and Camilla Mortensen On May 24 the city of Eugene’s Budget Committee restored funding for the animal services provided by Greenhill Humane … Continue reading
Nearly 2 Dozen Oregonians Died in Police Use of Force Incidents in 2022
Oregon lawmakers hear preview to the state’s first use-of-force report
By BEN BOTKIN Oregon police officers killed 23 people in the line of duty in 2022, according to the state’s first use-of-force report. Lawmakers discussed … Continue reading
Election Update
Some races are settled in the May 16 special district election, others not so much
Between vote by mail and close races the winners in the May 16 special election are not truly definitive until the election is certified, June … Continue reading
Health Care Reprieve
Lane Community College president emails update about the future of the health clinic
Lane Community College’s health clinic cut has gotten a stay of execution. Eugene Weekly reported on Monday that LCC President Stephanie Bulger had announced a … Continue reading
Cutting the Clinic
Lane Community College president proposes closing the school's health care clinic due to budget cuts
On April 25, Lane Community College President Stephanie Bulger emailed LCC staff and faculty about proposed changes to the school’s health clinic. She starts off … Continue reading