Getting the Numbers
Eugene police wanted $139,132.50 to let EW examine the files
For our story on arrests and citations of homeless people for minor crimes, we used a database from the Eugene Municipal Court. The Municipal Court … Continue reading
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Activist Alert
A proposed gold mine, March for Truth, Burrito Brigade and other ways to save the world
• Calico Resources USA Corp. is considering construction of a gold mine in Malheur County, and an upcoming meeting in Bend is an opportunity to … Continue reading
Local Green Energy Projects Compete
Solar or hydroelectric? Veneta or Cottage Grove? Seniors or youth? Either way, a massive grant for renewable energy is going to an organization with a … Continue reading
Biz Beat
New owner for Taylor's Bar & Grill
• Big changes are afoot at Saturday Market downtown Eugene with the coming departures of General Manager Kimberly Cullen and Manager of Promotions & Advertising … Continue reading
Last Chance in the Legislature for More Government Transparency
Oregon SPJ warns that a bill that would affect government transparency is stuck in committee
A May 30 press release from the Oregon Territory Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists warns that a bill that would affect government transparency … Continue reading
Lane County Area Spray Schedule
Finn Creek
Giustina Resources, LLC, 541-485-1500, plans to hire Strata Forestry, 541-726-0845, to spray 28.1 acres northwest of Vida near Finn Creek with triclopyr with acid and … Continue reading
Lane County DA Offers Plea Deal In Rape Case
Two men dodge rape charges
On Nov. 11, 2016, nine people told police they witnessed an incident at Hi-Fi Music Hall in which a man raped an intoxicated woman while … Continue reading
Pollution Update
Pre-enforcement notice for Knoll Terrace
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently sent the owners of Knoll Terrace (located north of Corvallis) a pre-enforcement notice following an April inspection … Continue reading
‘Biased’ Petition Language
Petitioners complain ballot language for city auditor is off base
Eugene residents who are seeking a ballot initiative to create an independent performance auditor for the city filed a petition with the Circuit Court May … Continue reading
44 Counts of Homelessness
Rod Adams will use the necessity defense
Three times last February, Eugene police officers found Rod Adams, a 60-year-old homeless man, lying in a sleeping bag downtown in the middle of the … Continue reading