Parades, Politics, City Hall and More in Slant
Normally, we are all for the petition process, but sometimes it’s let Oregonians do more harm than good — think 2004’s gay marriage ban. This … Continue reading
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No News Desert Here, Bears, Baseball and More in Slant
A young bear recently wandered into the grounds of Cascade Manor in south Eugene. Five deer rested on a lawn on Birch Lane near Hendricks … Continue reading
PacifiCorp verdict, Black Student Success fundraising, the Solstice and more in Slant
It’s Summer Solstice week and we welcomed that splash of rain to kick off the season. The Oregon Coast is gorgeous right now, and we … Continue reading
Cornbread Café is for sale, Rep. Paul Holvey is facing a possible (and lousy) recall and more newsy tidbits in this week’s Slant
It makes no sense to even think about recalling Rep. Paul Holvey, one of our most outstanding Oregon legislators and a staunch labor advocate, but … Continue reading
Slant: Pride, Pollen and Weird Bird News
Congratulations, Eugene! We set a record! ACHOO! According to Oregon Allergy Associates, which tracks pollen at its local office, June 6 was a record 1,301 … Continue reading
Slant: Peace, Wear Orange, Beer Week and more
What we’re reading: Jill Lepore’s piece called “Root and Branch” in the May 29 New Yorker magazine. Short by New Yorker standards, only four pages, … Continue reading
Slant: RG in the Oregonian, election name-calling and some roundabouts
The Register-Guard was on the front page of the Sunday Oregonian, May 21, in a story called “Eugene newspaper gutted by private equity owner.” The … Continue reading
Slant: Election update, K-12 education news, EW art, Rhody Days and Bark in the Park
Election results are in! Mostly. Lane County Elections posted the current results at 11 pm May 16, but between vote by mail and close races … Continue reading
Endorsements at Glance
EW’s recommendations for the May 16 primary election
Eugene City Council Ward 7, two year term Lyndsie LeechBarbie WalkerJanet Ayres Lane Measure No: 20-340 Yes. Renewal of jail and youth services five-year levy City … Continue reading
4J Endorsement Drama, Sparking Joy, and a Local Voice Returns to KLCC — Slant
If you are looking for a special event for Mother’s Day, consider the second annual Marvelous Mother’s Day at Maude’s. It’s from 11 am to … Continue reading