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In Afghanistan • 2,199 U.S. troops killed (2,194) • 18,429 U.S. troops wounded in action (18,418) • 1,353 U.S. contractors killed (1,353) • 16,179 civilians killed (updates NA) • $632.6 billion cost of war ($632.6 billion) • $189.8 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($189.8 million) In Iraq • 4,422 U.S. troops killed, 31,926 wounded • 1,594 U.S. contractors killed (1,594) • 122,757 to 1.2 million civilians killed* (122,591) Continue reading
p>The Winnemum Wintu have been fighting for years to bring their native salmon back, and local filmmaker Will Doolittle will be premiering his documentary film, Dancing Salmon Home, about the tribe and their efforts on May 3 at Bijou Cinemas. The event will also feature the short film Ceremony is Not a Crime and a Q&A with Doolittle and Chief Caleen Sisk. Continue reading
Want to weigh in on the city fee, the Lane County tax levy or the 4J funding issue? Then be sure you are registered to vote here in Lane County, and if you are not registered, get er' done by 4 pm Tuesday, April 30. To check if you are registered with your current address go to this link at the Oregon secretary of state's website. Continue reading
The voter registration deadline for the May 21 Special Election is Tuesday, April 30. People who are not registered to vote in any Oregon county may register online at www.oregonvotes no later than 11:59 pm Tuesday, April 30. The online option is available only to those with a valid Oregon driver’s license, DMV-issued identification card, or learner’s permit. Continue reading
A press release from Oregon House Democrats today, April 25: Today the Oregon House of Representatives passed legislation that would give local governments more power to prevent vacant foreclosed homes from becoming neighborhood eyesores. More than half of all foreclosed homes in Oregon are vacant, but current law does not assign responsibility for the upkeep of these abandoned properties. This situation has created problems for neighborhoods throughout the state as eyesore properties introduce criminal activity and harm property values. Continue reading
One lane is open from the east side for bikes and hikers up to the lava beds and summit. Check for updates and get on ODOT's alet list at http://wkly.ws/1gj Continue reading
UO's Bike Music Festival returns for the fifth time Friday, April 26. If you've never seen a pedal-powered stage, head down to the EMU Amphitheater or to Cozmic. Continue reading
Activists gathered at the Eugene downtown post office on Tax Day April 15 “to challenge militarism and to call for the re-ordering of federal spending from supporting war to meeting human and environmental needs,” says Penny Poll organizer Michael Carrigan of Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC). Continue reading
• A community meeting about the 4J School District’s proposed common high school schedule is planned for 7 pm Thursday, April 25, at the Unitarian Church at 13th and Chambers. The meeting is in anticipation of the school board meeting at 7 pm May 1. “4J parents and students have grave concerns about implementation of the 3×5 schedule,” says David Zupan of Parents for Learning Effectiveness and Accountability (PLEA). Continue reading
The Emerald Feast is happening from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, April 25, at the First United Methodist Church at 1376 Olive. Tickets $15-25 can be purchased at www.emeraldfeast.weebly.com/tickets or email your reservation to emeraldfeast@gmail.com, and then pay at the door. Participants vote for their favorite local entrepreneur from the four presenters, enjoy enchilada dinner and send home the winning presenter with a grant check. Continue reading