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Here are our selected picks in contested races and issues. See last week’s endorsements issue, our recent news stories, Slant comments and letters for more information, along with the Voters’ Pamphlet and websites for candidates and measures. Campaign finance information can be found at ORESTAR on the Oregon secretary of state’s website. President of the U.S. Barack Obama U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio (D) Continue reading
When southeast Eugene voters mark their ballots in this election, they will make a familiar choice: four-term City Councilor Betty Taylor or an opponent? Taylor, a veteran progressive, is seeking her fifth term on the council, while Social Security Administration counselor Juan Carlos Valle is running in his first public election. Continue reading
While coal trains have been in the news lately, they aren't the only potentially damaging fossil fuel export coming through Oregon's backyards, ranches, forests and streams. Liquified natural gas (LNG) is still a looming issue. To learn more, check out this video by Rogue Riverkeeper, KS Wild and Balance Media. Continue reading
UPATE: The agenda AND materials are posted on the Board of Commissioners' website several days before the next meeting. Woohoo! Looks like they want to change their regular meeting day to Tuesday, rather than Wednesday. ***** Continue reading
• How can we achieve net-zero water in buildings? A presentation and round table discussion on the “Water Petal of the Living Building Challenge” will be from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, Oct. 18t, at Gerlinger Lounge on the UO campus. Discussion will focus on three case studies: a single family home, a multi-family building and commercial building. Free, but space is limited. RSVP to Scott Stolarczyk at 342-8077 or email eugene@cascadiagbc.org Continue reading
Marketplace@Sprout!, an indoor, year-round evolution of the Springfield Farmers Market, opens for the first time with a celebration from 3 to 7 pm Friday, Oct. 19, at 418 A St. in downtown Springfield, the old First Christian Church. NEDCO purchased the building in 2011 with support from the city of Springfield and various groups and foundations. The market will be open every Friday and the facility will also have a commercial kitchen and serve as a small business incubator. See sproutfoodhub.org or call 345-7106. Continue reading
Ballots go in the mail beginning Friday, Oct. 19, for the Nov. 6 general election. The deadline for voter registration passed Oct. 16. Here are our selected picks in contested races and issues. See our recent news stories, Slant comments and letters for more information, along with the Voters’ Pamphlet and websites for candidates and measures. We’ll have more stories next week. Campaign finance information can be found at ORESTAR on the Oregon secretary of state’s website. President of the U.S. Barack Obama Continue reading
Regarding last night’s presidential candidates debate, Daphne Wysham, a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and co-director of the Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, said today: "The Arctic is melting to record lows, extreme weather is increasing, grain reserves are at record lows threatening millions with hunger should there be another bad grain harvest next year, but there was NO mention of climate change in the presidential debates. Continue reading
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, two of the best contemporary comedians, may make the Golden Globes watchable again. The SNL alums, Baby Mama co-stars and friends will host the January 2013 awards show and hopefully we can expect the silliest of antics. As a nod to the awards, and the presidential debate tonight, here's a look at one of the pair's best moments. Continue reading
A recent story from In These Times alleges that the Koch Brothers are trying to control employee votes in Oregon. Eugene is home to a Georgia-Pacific plant that we featured in a recent cover story on toxics in west Eugene. The election story begins: Koch Sends Pro-Romney Mailing to 45,000 Employees While Stifling Workplace Political Speech Continue reading