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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She is a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast.

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Our Children’s Trust Case Still Delayed, May Be Appealed

A recent statement says the trial may also be separated into two parts

BlogNews 3 months ago

A court order today, Nov. 21, from federal Judge Ann Aiken states that the Our Children’s Trust (OCT) trial is still delayed pending a decision … Continue reading →

Gray Wave

Pro-gun ordinances passed in eight rural Oregon counties this past election

News 3 months ago

Though many Democrats around the nation were celebrating a “blue wave” during the midterm elections earlier this month, another type of wave took hold of … Continue reading →

Downtown Businesses Thank City for Nixing City Hall Shelter

Letter refers to 'fragile' downtown

BlogNews 3 months ago

A letter signed by more than 30 downtown businesses gives praise to Eugene City Manager Jon Ruiz and other city officials for canceling the previously … Continue reading →

Butterfly Lot Protesters Removed By Police

Campers and their belongings were removed by EPD today

BlogNews 3 months ago

Late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14, at around 3 pm, Eugene police officers and county workers began moving homeless protest campers from the county-owned “butterfly lot.” … Continue reading →

Butterfly Lot Protesters Are Back

Protesters have returned to the lot and have no plans to move

BlogNews 3 months ago

Over this past weekend, the homeless protest camp returned to the Lane County-owned “butterfly lot” (on Eighth Avenue and Oak Street). The protesters, most of … Continue reading →

Communications Director Out at UO

Tobin Klinger is currently working on special projects

BlogNews 4 months ago

Tobin Klinger, the University of Oregon’s senior director of public affairs communications, is out, Eugene Weekly learned this morning, Nov. 9. “Tobin Klinger is currently … Continue reading →

Occupods, Roll Out!

Local nonprofit Burrito Brigade is partnering with Occupod Action! — a mobile homeless shelter project

News 4 months ago

An Occupod is a small, wooden, mobile, weather-resistant sleeping shelter. You might have spotted a few at the former butterfly lot protest camp. The little … Continue reading →

Best Local Band

Best of Eugene 4 months ago

Fortune’s Folly Fortunesfollyband.com. Sol Seed Solseedmusic.com. High Step Society Highstepsociety.com. Described as “the love-child of Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt” on their Facebook … Continue reading →

Downtown Shelter Squashed

Eugene supports Lane County’s Highway 99 homeless shelter, halting plans for a downtown space

News 4 months ago

Last week, the Eugene City Council canceled plans to create a temporary homeless day center and dusk-to-dawn site downtown. That site was set to take … Continue reading →

County Board of Commissioners Discuss Potential Butterfly Lot Curfew, Advocates Voice Camp Concerns

A curfew at the butterfly lot will be discussed more in-depth at future meetings

BlogNews 4 months ago

At its Tuesday, Nov. 6, meeting, the Lane County Board of Commissioners began a discussion on a proposed ordinance that would enact an 11 pm … Continue reading →

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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She is a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast.

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