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Preventing Elderly Homelessness
December 2, 2022
Affordable housing for seniors has become one of the leading challenges we face in our state. In this program, we will explore the new reality of aging in our economy, debunk common myths, and hear about strategies for success. How does housing insecurity arise as a challenge for seniors? How …
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No Program on Nov. 25
November 25, 2022
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Please join us on the following Friday, Dec. 2!
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The State of UO
November 18, 2022
This September, the University of Oregon welcomed the largest freshman class in its history – over 5,300 students – and the University continues to advance major capital projects that are reshaping the campus in myriad ways. At the same time, higher education across the country is facing significant challenges, from …
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Literacy in Oregon: Challenges and Solutions
November 4, 2022
Even before the Coronavirus pandemic, Oregon students were struggling to read. Only 46.5% of students were proficient in reading by 3rd grade, with Black students and English-language learners posting even lower rates (see chart). The pandemic deepened this challenge. Less than 44% of Oregon students tested proficient in English language …
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Wind, Waves and the Future of Energy on the Oregon Coast
October 27, 2022
Residents and visitors alike cherish Oregon’s 360+ miles of coastline, from Astoria to Brookings. This beautiful and bountiful coast is also home to some of the most promising sites for renewable energy development in the United States. Just this year, the federal government identified two areas (the Coos Bay “call …
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4-Day, 32-Hour Work Week: Can It Work?
October 21, 2022
Working 40 hours a week over five days has become common for most full-time employees. People often refer to it as the traditional or standard work week. One variation is a “4/10” schedule, when an employee works four 10-hour days and then gets three days off each week. This is …
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Measure 111: Should Affordable Health Care Be a Constitutional Right?
October 14, 2022
On November 8, Oregon voters will decide whether to support or oppose a proposal to amend the Oregon Constitution. If the measure passes, it would require that the state “ensure that every resident of Oregon has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right.” If …
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Meet the Candidates for Congressional District 4
October 6, 2022
The people of Oregon and, in particular, those in the 4th Congressional District, face a major decision in the election coming on November 8th. For the first time in more than a generation, there will be a change in the representation of the district. No incumbent is standing for reelection. …
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Initiative 114: Does Oregon Need More Gun Control Laws?
September 30, 2022
Portland had a 144% increase in homicides from January 2019 to June 2021, and non-fatal shootings increased by 241% from January 2019 to December 2021. Last month, Oregon was shocked when a 20-year-old male used a AR15 type rifle to kill two shoppers in a Bend grocery store and then killed …
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Renaming Lane County
September 23, 2022
In the 19th century, hardy people of European origin trekked across the Rockies and found Oregon. They came, they saw, and they conquered. They took land from the Indigenous people. By 1848, when enough immigrants had moved there and the Oregon Treaty had been signed with Britain, Oregon was declared a …
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Representing West Lane on the County Commission
September 16, 2022
The West Lane County Commission district offers a wealth of opportunities for leadership. The district stretches west to the Pacific from Junction City and Veneta, the more densely populated area of the Willamette Valley. West Lane residents are fishers, farmers, and foresters served by small businesses, with a strip of high-traffic …
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Not Your Grandparents’ Election (or is it?)
September 9, 2022
Former Oregon senator and political commentator Rick Metsger will elucidate the scenarios developing in 2022, as Oregon voters get ready to choose a new governor, repopulate the Oregon legislature, and fill three Congressional seats. For the first time in 90 years a gubernatorial candidate who is not a member of …
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New Programs Return in September
September 2, 2022
Please join us on Sept. 9 for the launch of our 2022-23 program year! We’ll be live as well as provide a livestream viewing option.
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Remove the Lower Snake River Dams? The Competing Issues
July 29, 2022
On June 9, 2022, US Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee, both of Washington State, announced the release of an independent draft report that will help inform the recommendations of their Joint Federal-State Process regarding the Lower Snake River Dams and salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest. Governor Inslee …
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Mergers and Medicine: How Consolidation in Health Care Affects Oregonians
July 22, 2022
As shown in the chart below, in recent years, consolidation in the health care sector has brought more doctors and hospitals into vertically-integrated health care systems. Some, including the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS), assert that consolidation is necessary to preserve access to high quality care, particularly …
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The Future of Community Colleges
July 15, 2022
The last two years of the pandemic shook higher education to its core. Most of our assumptions about higher education and its long-standing traditions have been rocked by three major upheavals: a pandemic, a call to address systemic racism, and a roller coaster economy. Layered atop political polarization and influences …
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Can Local Newspapers be Saved?
July 8, 2022
Thomas Jefferson said “A democratic society depends on an informed and educated citizenry.” Local newspapers have always been a vital part of informing society, but papers around the country are struggling. Some are closing completely. Some, like The Register Guard, have been bought out by large chains and are cutting …
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From Pre to Tomorrow: The Magic of TrackTown, USA
June 24, 2022
Learn about Eugene’s track legacy and this summer’s many races and track events, including the Oregon22 World Athletics Championships. Track, running, Oregon, Oregon22, Prefontaine, Tracktown, marathon, Hayward Field, USATF Championships, Eugene, high school running camps, Tracktown Retreats, Finland National Team, IAAF World Championships
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The War in Ukraine: Causes and Effects
June 17, 2022
The most important international event right now is the conflict caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The consequences of that war have already been felt around the globe. The bravery of the Ukrainian people is an inspiration for us all. What is the history of the relations between Russia and …
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Welcoming the Displaced: Refugee Resettlement in Lane County
June 10, 2022
Among the newcomers to our community are people referred by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, the official resettlement program of the United States government. Refugees have fled their home country due to persecution. While overseas, they are screened and vetted by the United Nations and/or federal agencies of the United …
