Environment
City approves land use statement for Zenith Energy, despite public opposition
The city of Portland approved a controversial land use statement for Zenith Energy on Feb. 3, despite significant opposition from local environmental advocates. “Earth to Oregon” is a recurring column by Jeremiah Hayden covering developments in environmental policy and litigation in Oregon. The Land Use Compatibility Statement, or LUCS, is required by the Department of…
News
City approves land use statement for Zenith Energy, despite public opposition
The city of Portland approved a controversial land use statement for Zenith Energy on Feb. 3, despite significant opposition from local environmental advocates. “Earth to Oregon” is a recurring column by Jeremiah Hayden covering developments in environmental policy and litigation in Oregon. The Land Use Compatibility Statement, or LUCS, is required by the Department of…
Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances
Two law firms filed a joint, emergency lawsuit in Josephine County Circuit Court Jan. 30, requesting a temporary injunction against the city of Grants Pass over its time, place and manner restrictions on homeless residents. Disability Rights Oregon, or DRO, and the Oregon Law Center, or OLC, filed a joint complaint on behalf of five…
Culture
New photography exhibit at Central Library highlights mementos of those living on the streets
The red needle points southwest, standing out against the black background and gray letters on the compass. Handwritten words in red and black ink surround this photo. “I think of my grandfather who gave me my first compass & now I have a piece of him with me when I carry one. It’s part of…
Poetry & Art
New photography exhibit at Central Library highlights mementos of those living on the streets
The red needle points southwest, standing out against the black background and gray letters on the compass. Handwritten words in red and black ink surround this photo. “I think of my grandfather who gave me my first compass & now I have a piece of him with me when I carry one. It’s part of…
Opinion
Opinion | An essay on food and community in prison
Editor’s note: This essay has been edited for length from its original version. Food is the ultimate equalizer. Sitting around a table breaking bread is far more than just having a meal; it’s the true form of peace talks, a common thread that we can all agree on: “I’m hungry. Feed me.” I grew up…
Opinion | Why the AI craze shouldn’t continue unchecked
Are you one of those loudly demanding that companies create artificial intelligence-powered systems to amuse you on Facebook, provide answers to your search questions, write the news or enhance management surveillance of worker activity? I would guess not. And yet, everywhere you look, AI is promoted as the ticket to a more productive and fulfilling…
Opinion | Can kratom use in Oregon help with the opioid crisis?
Whether advertised on neon-lit signs in gas station windows or brought up in casual conversations, kratom is becoming increasingly prominent in Oregon. While its growth is hard to ignore, its use has, fortunately, not grown to proportions reminiscent of the opioid crisis. To that end, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or…
