People Over Profits
It’s time for Eugene to say ‘Enough!’ to NW Natural
By Nicholas Tippins The city of Eugene has long touted itself as a climate leader, yet fossil fuel corporations like NW Natural have obstructed city … Continue reading
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Calls for Portland Lawmaker to Resign
Weeks after a report on Rep. Diego Hernandez’s sexual harassment was released, more lawmakers, activists call for action
The pressure for state Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-Portland) to resign is increasing. Over the past week, Gov. Kate Brown, state lawmakers and many political organizations … Continue reading
Springfield Memory Care Workers to go on Strike
Employees at The Rawlin say management will not acknowledge union
Workers at a Springfield memory care facility who are seeking to unionize announced that they gave a 10-day strike notice after the management refused to … Continue reading
Eight Apply for Vacant Springfield Council Seat
Sean VanGordon’s mayoral appointment opened up the Ward 1 position
Springfield City Council has another vacancy to fill after appointing Sean VanGordon as mayor at a Jan. 19 meeting. Eight Ward 1 residents, ranging in … Continue reading
Lane County Acknowledges Ferry Street Village
County commissioners vote unanimously to recognize and put money toward memorializing Lane’s first Black neighborhood
On the second day of Black History Month, Lane County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that acknowledges the destruction of Lane County’s first Black neighborhood, … Continue reading
Not Your Everyday Pork Bill
State Rep. Marty Wilde introduces bill for plant-based food in hospitals, prisons
No, state Rep. Marty Wilde doesn’t want to take your bacon away. With the 2021 legislative session in full (remote) work swing, Wilde Introduced House … Continue reading
CAHOOTS Makes ‘The Daily Show’
Eugene’s de-escalation nonprofit talks with Comedy Central’s late night politics show
CAHOOTS’s most recognized year ever continues. When Black Lives Matter-related protests were at their peak during 2020, national media outlets looked to the White Bird … Continue reading
Springfield Councilors Appoint New Mayor
But anger during public comment over former mayor’s ‘gadflies’ statement about small group of active residents
After several months, the city of Springfield has a mayor. At a Jan. 19 City Council meeting, councilors voted 4-2 to appoint Sean VanGordon as … Continue reading
Father of Environmental Justice Gives LCC Talk
On Jan. 14, Lane Community College held an online event to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life.
Lane Community College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. event was held online this year via Zoom, with keynote speaker Dr. Robert Bullard, who is known … Continue reading
Ron Wyden Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meeting
The U.S. Senator talks COVID-19 relief, insurrection in U.S. Capitol
As usual no questions are off limits, explains U.S. Senator Ron Wyden kicked off his annual town hall meetings with one in Eugene on Jan. … Continue reading