On the agenda: privatization and big development From Eugene to Springfield, the cities are putting on the table major development plans that include the privatization of public land. Both City Councils have released information on its projects and will be deliberating and accepting comment to some extent over the next […]
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Oregon opens up COVID vaccine eligibility while case count rises in Lane County
Last week’s newsletter had some broken links, I have now fixed those now on the website. Oregon allowed Lane County to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine early on Friday. Those added to eligibility in Lane County for Phase 1B: Group 7 are people 16-44 that are deemed to to […]
Continue readingEugene holding forum on CSI funding, Lane County downgraded to lowest COVID risk level
Community tells City to move CSI funding to support unhoused The City of Eugene is still seeking feedback on Community Safety Initiative. In addition to its survey that is open until 5 PM, March 31, the City is holding two listening sessions. The City held the first of its two […]
Continue readingSunrise leads protest against NW Natural
As part of the Fossil Free Eugene campaign, Sunrise Eugene led a protest against NW Natural Friday. A protest that included a bike ride from Skinner Butte to NW Natural, where they delivered speeches. At NW Natural two sunrise members took part in a direct action and were arrested by […]
Continue readingOregon moves Lane County to Moderate Risk Level
The Oregon Health Authority moved Lane County from “High” to “Moderate” Risk Level on Friday. With the lowered risk level restaurants, entertainment venues, and gyms can open up indoor facilities to 50% capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower. While shopping centers and grocery stores can open up to 75% […]
Continue readingUO Students push Schill away from mandatory athletic fee
Plus more stories and events in this weekly update. Pres. Schill backs away from mandatory athletic fee UO Pres. Schill announced last week that he is backing away from recommending a mandatory athletics ticket fee in new student’s tuition. Instead the Pres. Schill is recommending to the Board of Trustees, […]
Continue readingRawlin workers end strike, UO to open in fall, Springfield fills Council seat
Rawlin workers end strike After striking for two weeks and receiving no engagement on their issues from management, workers at The Rawlin have decided to end their strike. While some workers may now return to worker, about half of them have decided to resign. Workers have stated that they will […]
Continue readingCity sweeps unhoused, State opens indoor dining in county in Winter of pandemic
Local links As many advocates for the unhoused expected, the City of Eugene evicted all of the unhoused residents at Westmoreland Park last week. The City says the right box wasn’t checked when they unsuccessfully cleared campers last time, they now say no camping is allowed at Westmoreland Park as […]
Continue readingRawlin workers: 'This fight is not over. We’re done watching our residents die.'
Around 15 Rawlin workers gathered on a rainy Friday night underneath a pop-up canopy to remember the 25 residents that have lost their lives in the last few months. Speakers attested that many of them that died, could have been saved if they were provided better care. Of some of […]
Continue readingRawlin workers begin strike, City to sweep Westmoreland camp
Rawlin workers kick off strike At 10 AM Tuesday workers at The Rawlin walked out for recognition of their union and better conditions for residents. Leading with chants including, “What do we want? Safe Staffing! When do we want it? Now!” and “What’s disgusting? Union Busting!” 30 of the 48 […]
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