Peace at Last
Oregon Legislature inks SB 1546, creates Elliott State Research Forest
The Oregon State Legislature may have passed a bill with a solution to one of the state’s long-standing timber wars. On March 3, the Legislature … Continue reading
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Kamara Houston
Mourning the missing
On April 2, 2021, longtime Lane County resident Kamara Houston passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 43. She had been struggling with high … Continue reading
Man Gets 20 Years For Florence Murder
Gregory Cross was convicted of first degree manslaughter for the murder of Damien DeTar
The man convicted of stabbing a 20-year-old over a Facebook post and a case of mistaken identity in Florence has been sentenced to 20 years … Continue reading
If the Levee Breaks
Springfield seeks $40 million to repair a levee that protects tens of thousands of its citizens
Springfield’s 42nd Street Levee lowers flood risks for roughly one-third of the city’s population, serving as a barrier between the McKenzie River and 24,000 people … Continue reading
White Supremacist Jacob Laskey Has Parole Revoked
Declared a danger to the community, Laskey is sent back to federal prison
Notorious white supremacist Jacob Laskey is headed back to prison for what was described at a recent court date as “out of control” meth use, … Continue reading
Arthur Johnson, 1928-2022
An owner of Eugene Weekly, he was a lifetime legal advocate for the oppressed
Art Johnson died on March 10 at 94. He was one of the owners of Eugene Weekly, having bought it with his wife, Anita Johnson, … Continue reading
‘I Can Do It’
Cydney Vandercar describes ups and downs as 4J interim superintendent, but notes ‘tough time’ women face in the job
Cydney Vandercar has been Eugene School District 4J’s interim superintendent for almost two years, since she was appointed to the position in May 2020. She’s … Continue reading
Sally Sheklow: Dec. 8, 1950-Feb. 8, 2022
Longtime lesbian activist and Eugene Weekly columnist lived a life out loud
Sally Sheklow was a writer and a storyteller, and no one could tell her story better than she could. And tell that story she did. … Continue reading
Blue River Revitalization
McKenzie River Trust holds land for Blue River community revitalization
As spring makes its way through the valley, oso berry bushes are sprouting up along the riverfront while red-winged blackbirds sing. Although the trees are … Continue reading
Standing for the Flag
Days after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine flag at Hayward Field was in poor shape, but the UO replaced it with a new one after seeing a complaint
While on a walk with his wife, Keith Eddins noticed the flags outside of Hayward Field were tattered. That was days after Russia’s Feb. 24 … Continue reading