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• Thanksgiving break is upon us so don’t forget to bring along a copy of Eugene Weekly to annoy your conservative relatives or just to … Continue reading
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Investing in the Arts
New study shows strength of arts and culture as economic drivers in Eugene
By Kelly Johnson Eugene has a remarkable legacy of arts support, shaping the distinct and dynamic arts community we cherish today. Esteemed institutions like the … Continue reading
The Native American Market, local caffeine and the Israel-Hamas war in letters to the editor
NATIVE MARKET STORY WAS A GOOD START Sunday evening on the PBS Newshour, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, I watched a great story … Continue reading
The Ward 7 race, food and clothing donations and other notes in Slant
• Good election news for progressives here — and around the country. Eugene City Councilor Lyndsie Leech trounced her opponent for the Ward 7 seat … Continue reading
Hope in a World of Despair
What can one person do?
By Victoria Koch An ongoing Russia/Ukraine War, a recently begun Israel/Gaza War, another mass shooting in Maine, American democracy being eroded, it has not been … Continue reading
Self-service gasoline and the war in Gaza are on readers’ minds this week
BIKERS ARE ALLOWED ON SOME WALDO TRAILS While I appreciate Debra McGee’s desire to keep beautiful wilderness areas beautiful, her letter in the Oct. 19 … Continue reading
Ducks football coach on guns, ecosabotage podcast and that damn time change in Slant
• The Duck men and women basketballers launch their seasons on Monday, Nov. 6, with the men traveling to Las Vegas to take on Georgia … Continue reading
Mayoral race, war in Gaza and the gas station debate in online letters
KNUDSON CAN BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER I am so thrilled that Kaarin Knudson has decided to run for mayor! As an architect working on the front … Continue reading
Antithetical to the Ideal
Lane County commissioners waste taxpayer money on sham process
In 1973, the Oregon Legislature ratified the hard-fought victory of visionary governor Tom McCall to protect his state’s farms, forests, natural areas and open spaces … Continue reading
Mayoral candidate Kaarin Knudson and the war in Gaza are on readers’ minds this week
KNUDSON WILL BRING POISE AND GRACE TO MAYOR’S OFFICE Kaarin Knudson is the leader that Eugene needs as our next mayor. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading