Eugene Weekly

This May, Lane County voters will decide whether to keep paying roughly $20-plus million per year to keep people in jail cells, right on 5th … Continue reading →

For the past seven years my colleagues and I have worked in downtown Eugene and have observed many changes in our community. Historically, we were … Continue reading →

I volunteered extensively for Eugene 4J schools for two decades, including four years on the 4J school board. It is an honor to be one … Continue reading →

We are only as strong as our weakest link. Gordon Lafer knows this. From the workers who build our schools to the necessary classified staff … Continue reading →

Is it racist of me if I vote for the only Black member of the school board just because she’s Black? Am I being sexist … Continue reading →

It seems to me that, as a community, Eugene can do better than simply sweeping people up off the sidewalk while reading them the riot … Continue reading →

The Eugene City Council has approved what they call affordable housing on the riverfront. The Portland-based developer is building a 95-unit apartment complex with rents … Continue reading →

I am very disappointed to hear that an Old Spaghetti Factory (a chain restaurant) will be moving into the old Oregon Electric Station building. It’s … Continue reading →

As a current Lane Community College board member, I believe that Kevin Alltucker would be a great addition to our board. His 20 years classroom … Continue reading →