Eugene Weekly

An illustrated talk by Noah Strycker, local author of The Thing with Featherswill be from 6 to 7:30 this evening (Wednesday) at the Eugene Public Library.
 Here’s the blurb about Strycker on the library website: Continue reading →

Fun new video from Steel Wool, filmed right here in little Eugene. Continue reading →

Scientist Tyrone Hayes came to Eugene last week to talk about his research on the pesticide atrazine. If you missed his talks, KLCC will play his City Club of Eugene talk, "A Second Silent Spring" Oct. 27 at 6:30 pm, or you can listen to it here.  Or you can just listed to Hayes' "The Atrazine Rap." Continue reading →

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that former Lane County Commissioner Rob Handy's complaint against the county, Liane Richardson (now Inkster), Sid Leiken, Faye Stewart and Jay Bozievich can be amended and move forward for a decision.  The Circuit Court ruled that: "While the district court did not specifically address whether amendment would be allowed, the district court entered judgment soon after dismissal, effectively precluding amendment. In general, leave to amend should be freely granted." Continue reading →

Excelsior Farm in Eugene grows herbs and veggies for Excelsior Restaurant, Farmers Market and CSAs (community supported agriculture) for families. Here is there new video about a campaign to raise money for a new greenhouse that would allow them to expand. Continue reading →

Like it or not, the Common Core and the associated Smarter Balanced testing are on their way. As the Statesman Journal wrote last week, the Smarter Balanced test will cost Oregon about $4.5 million more than the old Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.  As the story says: Continue reading →