Seeking Protection
Stalking and restraining orders and the justice system
On the morning of May 24, a 39-year-old woman drove a gold Kia Soul to the Eugene Weekly offices, walked in and screamed, “I know … Continue reading
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‘Slipped Under the Door’
Lane County commissioners will hear public comment on proposed charter changes, including an 11th hour redistricting plan
A proposal to redraw Lane County’s political map could be headed to the ballot in November, even though the plan has received none of the … Continue reading
Meter War
While EWEB is reaching 96 percent of local homes with smart meters, a few residents allege it’s ‘dirty’ electricity and claim the ecofriendly meters pose a health hazard, going so far as to file a lawsuit against the public utility
In function, smart meters do the same thing as legacy analog meters — collect and report data on water and electricity. But several homeowners have … Continue reading
What We’re Streaming
With the Summer Solstice on the horizon and graduation season wrapping up, it’s time to think about relaxing with a good audiobook, album or streaming … Continue reading
After the Encampment
University of Oregon administrators and Pro-Palestine protesters continue to clash
On Thursday, May 30, roughly 50 University of Oregon students shut down UO President John Karl Scholz’s investiture at Matthew Knight Arena, protesting the university’s … Continue reading
A Contaminated Lake? You’re Shittin’ Me.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture files a lawsuit against the owner of a West Eugene horse boarding facility claiming a giant mound of manure has been actively contaminating Fern Ridge Reservoir since 2016
The Oregon Department of Agriculture filed a lawsuit against the owner of Lakeview Stables, a horse boarding facility in West Eugene, alleging it has steadily … Continue reading
Charter Changes
Lane County suggests changes to its home rule document to prevent gerrymandering
Proposed amendments to the Lane County Home Rule Charter seeking to prevent gerrymandered voting districts and confusing district names will be discussed in a public … Continue reading
The Aftermath
Reflecting on a Trauma Intervention Program ride-along
When Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) volunteer Dan Isaacson and I walked away from the scene of my first TIP ride-along he said, “When someone dies, … Continue reading
Happening People
Genevieve Schaak
“My parents had a restaurant called The Kitchen Store,” says Genevieve Schaack, who grew up in Chicago. “My mom would feed unhoused people who came … Continue reading
It’s a Landslide: Knudson’s In, STAR Voting and Ems Stadium Are Out
Election night in Lane County was a sweep for blue voters
By Emerson Brady, Bentley Freeman and Faheem Khan A primary election with sweeps across the board. Classic. As of 11 pm Tuesday, May 21, 75,784 … Continue reading