Why Subsidize a Private Baseball Business?
Like Rachel Bitecofer (“A New Civic Stadium,” July 6), my family and I have enjoyed attending Eugene Emeralds baseball games over the years. However, I … Continue reading
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Eugene’s Fossil Fuel Repeal and Climate Change Future
The mayor explains the vote to repeal the city’s natural gas ordinance
The climate crisis is here, and Eugene is already experiencing its impacts first hand. We just weathered the hottest July 4th holiday on record in … Continue reading
Fossil Fuels Are So Over
A couple of weeks ago a grandmother wrote in who was concerned about her grandson’s health (“What If It’s The Gas Stove?” Letters, June 8). … Continue reading
A New Civic Stadium
A New Eugene Emeralds Stadium is an investment in the future
By Rachel Bitecofer Eugene is known for its vibrant, quirky community, beautiful scenery and a deep passion for sports. As the home of the Eugene … Continue reading
Nothing Natural About NW Natural
NW “Natural” (methane, et al.) gas has a business dilemma of remaining a fossil fuel provider yet phasing off fossil fuels due to state mandates … Continue reading
In The Homelessness Crisis, Eugene Offers The Bare Minimum
I am a street outreach worker in Eugene. I just read your article about the state law that Eugene has not been following (“City of … Continue reading
Where Did Local News Go?
Reporting the news can be a bit of a challenge. Recently, I watched a report on our local news about goose poop being a problem … Continue reading
No Field of Dreams
‘If you build it, they will come’ is not true of homeless services
One of the most common questions I get asked when speaking about the work of SquareOne Villages is some version of Field of Dreams: “If … Continue reading
Welcome to Eugene. Don’t Drive.
Dear new members of our Eugene community: We want to welcome you to our lovely city in the valley; our quality of life is no … Continue reading
A Few Reflections
How about a maximum wage law of 40 times the minimum hourly wage? If you can’t live on 40 times what you pay your workers, … Continue reading