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Letters to the editor (Scroll down for Local and Vocal viewpoints and columns.) Letters should be should be less than 250 words and sent to … Continue reading
Reading the story about Joseph Dibee’s arrest by Cuban security agents (“Operation Backfire,” EW 2/18) led me to think about current U.S.-Cuba relations. Essentially, what … Continue reading
Taylor Griggs wrote absolutely the best article (“Salmon in the Smoke,” EW 2/4) of any investigative reporter, from any Oregon newspaper, in explaining all of … Continue reading
RE: “Bush Whacker,” Letters 2/11: Thanks to Kevin Russell for suggesting that we Google the Columbus Free Press and Michael Connell for more information on … Continue reading
I hope everyone noticed Lisa Readel’s letter (EW 2/18) with the quote from the late Barry Lopez regarding social responsibility: he felt that “the instability … Continue reading
Tom Coffin (“The Arms Industry,” EW 2/18) raised some interesting points. The Declaration of Independence: “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary … Continue reading
In your Feb. 4 article “Salmon in the Smoke,” author Taylor Griggs did well pointing out a myriad of problems facing spring chinook, but after … Continue reading
Lane County Public Health officials provided a COVID-19 vaccine rollout update at the March 2 Lane County Commissioners meeting. With increased vaccine distribution led by … Continue reading
There are already limited places for the unhoused to set up camp legally in Eugene, and now Westmoreland Park, located off 18th Avenue and Chambers … Continue reading
I am writing this letter because of Ivory Irene McCuen, who froze to death on Jan. 24. I know this is not a singular incident … Continue reading
We recently lost a Lane County resident who was, and will always be, a world renowned writer, Barry Lopez. His last book, Horizon, was published … Continue reading
I think it’s time for Republicans to come clean and rename their party to accurately identify its true mission. Maybe “Panicky White People on the … Continue reading
As a senior myself I sympathize with Robert Lowry’s frustration at Gov. Kate Brown’s delaying vaccinations for seniors (“The Governor’s COVID Wind,” Letters 2/11). However … Continue reading
The last thing any patient should worry about during a stressful hospital stay is whether there will be edible food. Oregon does not currently require … Continue reading
In response to Patty Hine’s letter (EW 2/4) about the claim that natural gas is a “clean bridge fuel,” it is the case that for … Continue reading