Timber Interests Get Carte Blanche In Oregon
Great respect to Saint John Hunt for his April 7 letter (“The Rape of Oregon”). Your awareness of an ugly clearcut indicates your good heart … Continue reading
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Great Cities Have Trash Cans
My partner and I frequently walk through the Whiteaker neighborhood to one of our favorite restaurants, New Day Bakery. It’s appalling how much trash and … Continue reading
Why No Discussion About Armitage Park?
On Tuesday, April 12, there was a public meeting with Lane County Parks. Only a handful of the public attended, while there were at least … Continue reading
Time For Action Before It’s Too Late
My hat’s off to Saint John Hunt (“The Rape of Oregon,” Letters 4/7). Thank you for your facts and awareness of something we who have … Continue reading
Cancers Bring Growth, Too
Kevin Cronin (“BANANAs and Poisonous Mushrooms,” EW 4/7) is quoted saying, “Our city needs to grow…” Why? Where is it written that population growth is … Continue reading
Slant
Wondering why so many pages in the Weekly this week? We’re back up to our pre-pandemic page count for this issue — and it feels … Continue reading
Satire Was Just Plain Gross
I’m so appalled by your tasteless attempt at satire with Bob Keefer’s “PERS Death Squads” piece (EW 3/31) that I don’t even know where to … Continue reading
Winds of Fear
Who is responsible when a neighbor’s clearcut threatens your home and property?
By Jim Evangelista We’re waiting for the winds. When 54 acres of deeply wooded forest beside our homes off Lorane Highway were suddenly clearcut, our … Continue reading
Counting Trees Instead Of Forests
In response to Saint John Hunt’s letter “The Rape of Oregon,” EW 4/7: Our local Seneca Timber brags on a sign outside of their Hwy … Continue reading
Old Growth Research? Or Just Plain Revenue?
On the surface your article “Peace at Last” (3/31) by Clayton Franke sounds upbeat and positive, but I do question the real outcome of the … Continue reading