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Opinion & Editorial
Oregon’s recycling gets a needed reboot
While U.S. plastic recycling rates have historically hovered between 5 and 10 percent, Oregon continues to lead the way, with rates trending higher—around 13.7 percent, according to a 2020 report from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. There’s room for improvement – and Oregon is stepping up. For decades, a[Read More…]
‘Local news’ remains under threat as Big Tech bill dies late in session
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, of which I’m a board member, was engaged in several critical pieces of legislation this past session at the statehouse in Salem. Two pieces of legislation were especially important – SB686 and SB437. SB686 was the “Big Tech” bill, and The Chronicle joined more than[Read More…]
Column: A nod to crazy longshots
Protestors are a committed lot. And protestors who show up day after day after day, are way beyond committed. And then there is a small lot of people in our community who are going to walk cross country – in unrelenting summer heat in the name of civility. I got[Read More…]
‘Enabling’ the homeless
Dear Editor Yes, we “enabled” the homeless by providing minimal secure, dry shelter, with privacy and independence. We enabled them to have safe working bicycles for transportation to work and services. We helped secure food, medicine, and social services. Being secure and dry has reduced stress, improving physical and mental[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Congratulations on career growth, ownership stake in newspaper
Dear Editor: Congratulations (Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller) on your advancement in the world of journalism, being a business partner! I have watched your career grow from the time you first went to work for Scott Olson. Through the years I have had the pleasure of working with you on promotions on several[Read More…]
Recycling competition puts a charge into county-wide waste prevention
There is something uplifting – even soul-nourishing – when I see young folks mobilize for a good cause. It makes me feel confident about the future when I see these community members stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity, and have their voices heard[Read More…]
David vs. Goliath: Oregon bill offers lifeline for journalism – and democracy
To our readers The Chronicle has partnered with other members of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association to print this editorial regarding Senate Bill 686. Normally fierce competitors, news organizations in Oregon have united in support of this bill to hold Big Tech accountable. ———— Have you ever worked on[Read More…]
‘Please help’ – 1.2 million pounds of food will not be distributed this year
Your neighbors in Lane County – kids, adults, families and seniors – need your help now. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) food purchasing program, which supplies FFLC with about 15% of the food we provide to Lane County residents. This is a staggering[Read More…]
We can take action to reduce the cost, destruction of upcoming wildfire season
As we approach another wildfire season, let’s talk about fires and what we can do to help prevent them. Let’s start with the facts. Last year, Oregon suffered a record-breaking wildfire season –more than 1.9 million acres burned. That’s 3,000 square miles, or about a quarter million acres larger than[Read More…]
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