Smoke, Politics and Supporting Local News in Slant
As we write this, Eugene and Springfield are covered in choking smoke from nearby fires in the Willamette National Forest. The Bedrock Fire continues to … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 35
Recalls and Rhetoric
UFCW 555 president Dan Clay lays out why his union seeks to recall Rep. Paul Holvey
By Dan Clay Whenever Donald Trump spews his documentable falsehoods, or awkwardly edits a weather map, or tells his supporters that up is down, more … Continue reading
City Concerns
From homelessness to recycling to the form of government in reader letters
BUILD THAT WALL? This afternoon I came home to find workers in the process of putting up a chain link fence near the home I’ve … Continue reading
Ems Stadium is not a Home Run
Rising costs and unanswered questions plague ballpark plan
By Richard Boyles Given the ballooning expense to build a new stadium for the Eugene Emeralds — now projected to cost more than $100 million … Continue reading
Celebrating Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are changing the way we show up for each other
By Rachael Ward If you’re in downtown Eugene on a Saturday morning, you’re likely to see crowds of people flocking, tote bags in hand, eager … Continue reading
Queer All Year
Promoting Respect In Diverse Expression (PRIDE) and supporting our community
By Brooks McLain, Marlie Heberling and Max Skorodinsky People often ask why Eugene’s PRIDE in the Park Festival is held on the second Saturday in … Continue reading
Stay In Your Own Lane, E-Bikers
I was saddened to learn from Matthew D. Longtin’s recent letter (“Loving Electric,” August 3) that people in Europe are now using electric bicycles for … Continue reading
No Plausible Reason To Remove Holvey
Please pass on my thanks to Eliza Aronson for her very informative and well-researched article about the Paul Holvey recall effort (“The Unusual Push to … Continue reading
What Happens When We’re All Homeless?
City and state officials’ inability to address the homeless situation should worry the rest of us. Why? If those agencies are unable to care for … Continue reading
Best of Eugene, Self-Serve Gas, Where to get Fire Info and More in Slant
Best of Eugene voting has kicked off! Go to BestofEugene.com and vote for all you love in Lane County. This is a readers’ poll, so … Continue reading