School Boards and Unhoused Campers
From politics to homelessness, local voices weigh in
School Board Races HAMILTON FOR 4J BOARD I am a 4J parent, very active in my kids’ schools. I watch our school board closely and … Continue reading
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Heat Island or Oasis
Eugene’s options for the future
By Lee Gaillard We are lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest — but long-term rainfall trends are down. And Eugene’s summers are hotter, drier. … Continue reading
Faux Folk
Come on. Really? Am I the only one who is a bit shocked by the return of a faux Kingston Trio (“Just Folks,” (EW 4/13)? … Continue reading
Be Prepared
Oregon must do more than react to prepare residents for the climate crisis
The impacts of the climate emergency are accelerating across Oregon. No plans have been made, however, to prepare residents for the pervasive psychological and emotional … Continue reading
‘No’ On The Lane County Jail Levy
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
Can We Find A Solution For Homelessness?
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
Hamilton For 4J School Board
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
Lafer For 4J Board
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
Own Your Own Racism About 4J
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
Everyone Needs A Place
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