On the Anniversary of the Thurston Shooting
Memories of Mikael Nickolauson
What makes a hero? Some of the world’s most successful people imagine themselves as heroes, working toward the goal of a better world all of … Continue reading
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IN WITH NEW HAYWARD
I’m all for the new building of Hayward Field! In EW’s Hayward articles, there has been no mention of the sadly deteriorating stands in many areas … Continue reading
How to Write a Letter or Guest Viewpoint
EW welcomes opinion pieces from the community
Letters to the editor Scroll down for viewpoints and columns. (This information is up-to-date for 2023.) Letters should be should be fewer than 250 words … Continue reading
Web Extra! Election Letters to the Editor
Haven't voted yet? Here's a bunch of letters we didn't have room to print
Elections NEVERMIND Dear Forty-three Percent (of “registered” non-voters in 2016 general election): I implore the party of apathy to vote in this primary election. Minus you, … Continue reading
All the Help We Can Get
I’m so happy I stumbled onto the Eugene Weekly website when the primary election endorsements were published! I’m pretty new to Oregon and not very … Continue reading
Super Kent
I’m writing in response to those naysayers who have expressed views that candidate Nora Kent lacks sufficient experience for the job of county commissioner. The … Continue reading
Empath Politics
I’d like to bring a little kindness into the elected auditor discussion. Folks on both sides are upset. Political empaths such as myself feel concerned … Continue reading
Berney Has Ideas
We met Joe Berney at a CareWorks meeting. All county commissioner candidates were invited; however, Berney was the only Springfield candidate to attend. We were … Continue reading
An Elected, Independent Auditor
Yes on 20-283
If you want to save money and have open and accountable government, do your pocketbook and our democracy a favor and vote “Yes” on Ballot … Continue reading
Buch Helps Vets
I am supporting Heather Buch as a candidate for Lane County commissioner for District 5. She owns and operates her own small business, while acting … Continue reading