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
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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
Parades, Politics, City Hall and More in Slant
Normally, we are all for the petition process, but sometimes it’s let Oregonians do more harm than good — think 2004’s gay marriage ban. This … Continue reading
Holvey Knows That Democracy Is About Building A Majority
My state representative, Paul Holvey, understands that democracy isn’t about “my way or the highway.” To get anything done, you need to work with people … Continue reading