Linda Hamilton
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18, the Eugene Human Rights Commission presented its annual Human Rights Award to Linda Hamilton, a 30-year … Continue reading
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The Blackberry Pie Society, that terrific organization that defines itself as “dedicated to promoting good politics and great people in East Lane County and beyond … Continue reading
You Never Give Me Your Money
Eugene’s Community Safety Payroll Tax causes frustration for businesses
It’s more than a month into the new year, tax season is getting closer and the new payroll tax for Eugene workers is here and … Continue reading
The City Doesn’t Pass Gas (Contract)
After a long campaign from activists, the city doesn’t renew agreement with NW Natural Gas
Eugene City councilors and residents spoke critically about an agreement with NW Natural Gas at a Feb. 8 virtual work session and public forum. After … Continue reading
Calls for Portland Lawmaker to Resign
Weeks after a report on Rep. Diego Hernandez’s sexual harassment was released, more lawmakers, activists call for action
The pressure for state Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-Portland) to resign is increasing. Over the past week, Gov. Kate Brown, state lawmakers and many political organizations … Continue reading
Springfield Memory Care Workers to go on Strike
Employees at The Rawlin say management will not acknowledge union
Workers at a Springfield memory care facility who are seeking to unionize announced that they gave a 10-day strike notice after the management refused to … Continue reading
Eight Apply for Vacant Springfield Council Seat
Sean VanGordon’s mayoral appointment opened up the Ward 1 position
Springfield City Council has another vacancy to fill after appointing Sean VanGordon as mayor at a Jan. 19 meeting. Eight Ward 1 residents, ranging in … Continue reading
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Three political professionals with strong Eugene ties have been hired by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. The two latest additions lead us to wonder about Wheeler’s … Continue reading
Salmon in the Smoke
Recent forest fires emphasize the danger the McKenzie River’s wild Chinook salmon are in
Before Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife employees at the Leaburg Hatchery, about three miles west of Vida, could evacuate from the Holiday Farm Fire … Continue reading
Sharing Is Caring
Home Share Oregon wants you to rent your spare room to ease the housing crisis
If you have a spare bedroom, you could be part of the solution to Oregon’s housing crisis. Home Share Oregon brings homeowners with empty rooms … Continue reading