Election Extra
Governor's race Q&A
Nearly three dozen candidates for governor are vying for their parties’ nomination in the May 17 primary election. In addition to reading Eugene Weekly‘s own … Continue reading
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Elementary, My Dear Oak Hill
Small private school Oak Hill School closes its high school, citing refocus on lower grades
School’s out for high school students at the small private Oak Hill School. The pre-K-12 grade school is closing its high school grades, capping its … Continue reading
How Soon is Now
Doyle Canning says she is running for Congress to take on the climate emergency and hold corporations accountable
The world has less than 10 years to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to maintain a global temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to … Continue reading
‘Anthropogenic Decline’
With the Steam Plant now in their hands, its development team has a long way to go before construction starts in 2023
The old Eugene Water and Electric Board Steam Plant sits in an industrial yard on the southeast corner of the city’s Downtown Riverfront property, sandwiched … Continue reading
‘Working Class Champion’
Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney is honored by local trade unions
On April 27, the Lane, Coos, Curry, Douglas Building Trades Council announced that its first-ever “Working Class Champion” award was given to Lane County Commissioner … Continue reading
WTF Supreme Court
Leaked draft opinion shows conservative-leaning court moving to end federal abortion rights
Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that has federally safeguarded abortion rights for almost 50 years is in danger of being overturned, according to … Continue reading
Take Five
Marilee Woodrow is retiring from the Springfield City Council, and two candidates want the job
For 12 years, the Springfield Ward 5 seat has gone uncontested. But the seat long held by City Councilor Marilee Woodrow is open after her … Continue reading
Endorsements: State Races
Governor, BOLI and Legislature
STATE RACES Democratic Primary Governor David Beem, Julian Bell, Wilson Bright, George Carrillo, Michael Cross, Ifeanyichukwu Diru, Peter Hall, Tina Kotek, Keisha Merchant, Tobias Read, … Continue reading
Two Jennifers Enter a Race
Ward 4 Eugene City Council seat sees campaign competition
As Oregon’s May 17 primary election creeps closer, campaign signs are scattered around roads and neighborhoods, trying to grab residents’ attention. For the first time … Continue reading
Endorsements: City Races
Eugene and Springfield
CITY OF EUGENE City Council City Council – Ward 3 Alan Zelenka (unopposed) City Council – Ward 4 Jennifer Solomon, Jennifer Yeh Incumbent City Councilor … Continue reading