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Local and Vocal Archive

Local Elections, Local Voices

Writers from Eugene, Springfield and Vida weigh in on 4J, Eugene City Council and the Lane Community College Board

Letters 2 years ago

JONAK FOR 4J BOARD 4J Board Jenny Jonak is running for a seat on the 4J School Board. I know Jonak, and took a look … Continue reading →

School Boards and Unhoused Campers

From politics to homelessness, local voices weigh in

Letters 2 years ago

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 →

Student-Teacher Contact Time

New 4J high school schedule brings problems

Viewpoint 2 years ago
Logo for the 4J school district on the side of the district building

By Elle Sabala  As a 22-year teaching veteran in 4J and a mother of a current 4J student, I am writing to express my concerns … Continue reading →

Letters to the Legislature

March 2 online letters appeal to Oregon’s electeds

Letters 2 years ago

THE ‘RIGHT TO HUNT’ AMENDMENT PROTECTS CRUELTY There is a proposed Constitutional amendment right now in the Oregon Legislature, House Joint Resolution 5, that would … Continue reading →

Public Health is for Everyone

A plea to fully fund public health modernization

Viewpoint 2 years ago

By Bruce Tufts I was exercising in my basement, watching CNN, on Sept. 11, 2001, as two hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center. This … Continue reading →

Online Extra Letters Feb. 16

Letters 2 years ago

KEEP LAFER ON 4J I am writing to urge you to vote for Gordon Lafer for his re-election to the Eugene 4J School Board, which … Continue reading →

My View as Vice-Chair  

The Eugene 4J School Board and recent allegations of racism

Viewpoint 2 years ago

By Gordon Lafer I was surprised to see Eugene Weekly’s most recent story on the Eugene School District 4J Board (“Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting,” … Continue reading →

It’s Not Easy Being an Asylum Seeker

The Oregon Community Asylum Network has brought more than 30 refugees to Eugene

EW-ExtraViewpoint 3 years ago

By Victoria Koch I got a text around 8 pm, two days before Christmas Eve from Maria,* the asylum seeker I sponsor. She told me … Continue reading →

The Elephant in the Room

Republican policies and the homeless crisis

EW-ExtraViewpoint 3 years ago

By Steven Hiatt With all the recent discussions about the crisis of homelessness, I have not seen any acknowledgement of the elephant in the room. … Continue reading →

A World So Twisted

EW-ExtraLetters 3 years ago

Growing up in a world so twisted not to wonder or shock or amaze Our fires spread quick with no one to put them out, … Continue reading →

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