Sinkhole swallows trees
Some remarkable footage of a bayou sinkhole in Alabama sucking down trees. And this is not the only place this is happening. Continue reading
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Reagan advisor blasts GOP today
Republicans love to talk about Reagan, but do they remember Reagan's positions on taxes, immigration and the debt ceiling? Continue reading
Peculiar UO ad on LinkedIn
This web ad is showing up today on LinkedIn. At first we thought it was a political message about air pollution and how Eugene's sometimes poor air quality can literally "take your breath away." Turns out it's an ad promoting Eugene and the UO. The text changes to "We call it Eugene," and the next message is "Discover the University of Oregon." Continue reading
Dr. Pam Wible’s acceptance speech
Eugene physician Pamela Wible was honored with a 2015 Women Leader in Medicine Award last week. Here is her acceptance speech. Continue reading
The Emerald Village
Tiny houses bring dreams
Some people dream of sparkling granite countertops, spacious pantries and glossy whirlpool tubs set next to enormous showers tricked out with the latest technology. Rhonda would just like a bathroom, and Emerald Village Eugene (EVE), a new proposed village of tiny houses, could give her that along with the stability she and others need to get back on their feet. Currently, she lives in Opportunity Village Eugene, but because subsidized, low-income housing is difficult to find, she and her husband need another transitional step — which is where EVE comes in. Continue reading
Activist Alert 3-5-2015
• The Metropolitan Policy Committee meets from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Thursday, March 5, at Springfield City Hall Library, 225 Fifth St. Scenario planning is on the agenda. Contact Paul Thompson, 682-4405. • Author David Barsamian, founder of Alternative Radio, will speak at 1 pm Thursday, March 5, at Building 17, Room 309, on the main LCC campus. His topic is “Media and Democracy.” Continue reading
Biz Beat 3-5-2015
Might be too late to reserve a seat, but we see the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Chamber 101” lunch at noon Thursday, March 5, in the Chamber’s conference room on Willamette Street. Pre-registration (free) is required and it appears the presentation is geared to new members. Everything is political in Eugene, and we wouldn’t be surprised if some of the participants raise political issues, such as why the U.S. Chamber has actively campaigned against reducing carbon pollution. Continue reading
Karen DeBraal
My goal was to work at the Los Angeles Zoo
“My goal was to work at the Los Angeles Zoo,” says Karen DeBraal, who grew up in nearby Glendora. She earned a two-year vet tech degree, studied zoology at Cal Poly Pomona, then worked as a zookeeper for four years. “I was severely disillusioned,” she says. “I thought zoos should be genetic arks and participate in reintroduction.” DeBraal moved to Santa Cruz, where she worked for Greenpeace, served as media rep for Earth First! and returned to school at UCSC for a degree in environmental science. Continue reading
Eugene City Staff Time For Community Gardens Cut In Half
Eugene’s six community garden sites, from Amazon Park to the Whit, brighten local neighborhoods with colorful bursts of tomatoes and chard. It takes a network of volunteers, nonprofits and city staff to keep the garden plots up and running. Last year, however, the city of Eugene reorganized its staffing and cut the staff time of the community gardens manager in half, from .5 full-time equivalent (FTE) to .25 FTE. Continue reading
Run, Pete, Run (For County Commission)
Pete Sorenson
“I’ve gotten better and better in the role of watchdog,” says Commissioner Pete Sorenson of his decision to run again for his long-time South Eugene seat on Lane County’s Board of Commissioners in the May 2016 primary. The election might be more than a year away, but Sorenson has already begun lining up endorsements, from local politicians — Mayor Kitty Piercy — to legislators in Salem — Rep. Phil Barnhart. Continue reading