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Catalyst Journalism Project Archive

Eugene 4J Schools Chief Andy Dey is Out

The school board will not renew Dey’s contract. Last month, board members made a behind-closed-doors finding that Dey retaliated against a middle-school teacher.

EW-Extra 2 years ago

The Eugene School District 4J board voted unanimously on March 6 not to renew Superintendent Andy Dey’s contract after concluding that Dey targeted a female … Continue reading →

Stretching to Cover the Gaps

Lane County hopes to launch a mobile crisis response team similar to CAHOOTS to serve all mental health crisis calls across the entire county

News 2 years ago

Lane County hopes to launch a 24-hour mobile crisis response team on June 1 that will deliver mental health services from the coast to the … Continue reading →

Should He Stay or Should He Go Now?

A deadline looms for the Eugene 4J school board and its decision on whether to keep Superintendent Andy Dey.

News 2 years ago

The Eugene School District 4J board may be looking at a hefty price tag if they move to get rid of embattled Superintendent Andy Dey.  … Continue reading →

Retaliation at 4J

Eugene District 4J School Board reprimands Superintendent Andy Dey for retaliating against a teacher. Dey’s future in the district's top job remains in doubt.

News 2 years ago

By Sophia Cossette and Tristin Hoffman Eugene School District 4J Superintendent Andy Dey retaliated against an middle school teacher who said she faced discrimination under … Continue reading →

Strip Searching Juveniles

Increasing numbers of juvenile offenders in Lane County’s youth detention center have been strip searched despite a court ruling limiting the practice 

News 2 years ago

Juvenile offenders in Lane County’s youth detention center have been forced to undergo an increasing number of strip searches that advocates say violate the detainees’ … Continue reading →

Cascades Raptor Center Soars Again

Following mid-January’s devastating ice storm, Cascades Raptor Center looks to continue its normal operations, open to the public 

EW-Extra 2 years ago

The Cascades Raptor Center’s soft reopening on Feb. 8 sounded like a “welcome home” party for the birds and its generous volunteers. Birds calling, children … Continue reading →

Drug Reform on Trial

Measure 110 faces threat of repeal or revision after being blamed for Oregon's opioid crisis

News 2 years ago

By Emma J Nelson, Brianna Murschel, Amelia Winkelman and Ellie Graham Oregon legislators are preparing to dismantle the voter-approved reform of how the state deals … Continue reading →

4J Superintendent Investigation Continues

Superintendent Andy Dey’s future at 4J remains unclear in the face of allegations he retaliated against a teacher

News 2 years ago

Andy Dey won the top job at the Eugene School District 4J less than two years ago with a reputation as a heavy-handed administrator. The … Continue reading →

‘Thriving in Chaos’

Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors’ newest member Ericka Thessen is thrown in the fire, as she is sworn in after the 2023-24 school year begins

News 2 years ago
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Adorned in heart-shaped eyeglass frames, the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors’ newest member, Ericka Thessen, was sworn in with a smile on Oct. … Continue reading →

City of Eugene Ignores State Law on Camping

Oregon law requires a local agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals be informed where and when a 72-hour notice is posted. But Eugene is looking the other way.

News 3 years ago

In the past five years, the city of Eugene has used 72-hour notices to evict unhoused people camping on public property more than 7,000 times, … Continue reading →

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