Fairy lights — even the name sounds magical. They’re pretty, calming, and definitely historical. What do you mean you don’t know what Fairy Lights are? Sure, you do — you just don’t know it — Christmas lights! But in all honesty, I had never heard that name before. To me,[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
Column: Welcome to our family Thanksgiving
‘A Day of Publick Thanksgivin’’ — Proclamation by George Washington, 1789 I imagine our family celebrates Thanksgiving in pretty much the same fashion as many, many others. To begin, we cook enough for Hannibal’s Army. Well, not all of us actually cook, but more about that later. When our beloved[Read More…]
Column: Football & Simpsons? D’oh!: Community involvement includes plenty of fun & games, too
There are times I’m asked to define “hyper-local” – our brand of journalism and, unapologetically, our north star. While credible state, national, and international news are important parts of any media diet, The Chronicle focuses on where people can make the most difference. It’s why we cover your family, friends,[Read More…]
Commentary: League of Women Voters urges residents to be informed on issues
The League of Women Voters of Lane County (LWVLC) wants to help you prepare for the Nov. 5 general election. We are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights. The League empowers voters and defends democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and[Read More…]
Viewpoint: No to gerrymandering: Vote for Measure 20-362; officials shouldn’t choose their own ‘voters’
Lane County voters should choose the members of the Lane County Board of Commissioners. A member of the Board of Commissioners should not be allowed to choose his or her “voters.” Ballot Measure 20-362 does just this. It does this by prohibiting the Commissioners or their allies from drawing the[Read More…]
Commentary: Measure 20-362 is a redistricting ballot measure in search of a problem
Ballot Measure 20-362, a redistricting proposal on your November ballot, seeks to amend the Lane County Charter to establish a Citizens Redistricting Committee and to redraw district voting maps before the next election in November 2026 rather than waiting for updated U.S. Census data in 2030. However, the changes proposed[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Unwanted changes to Public Safety page
Dear Editor: As a Creswell resident, it previously was useful for: • Understanding the volume of calls that our local Creswell deputies and South Lane Fire/EMS personnel respond to. • Seeing the location of calls – are incidents happening close to my home or in neighborhoods of family members, or[Read More…]
Vote ‘no’ on M118: Springfield Chamber offers ‘call for reason’ ahead of election
As we approach this critical election, Oregonians must confront Measure 118, which proposes the largest tax increase in our state’s history. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce joins a diverse coalition of businesses, nonprofits, unions, and elected leaders in opposing this measure. Simply put, Oregon cannot afford this tax, which[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Creswell’s small-town charm is showing
Dear Editor, In a year when people seem to be on edge and expecting the worst in one another, it’s restorative to get a reminder of the kindness of strangers here in Oregon. Passing through Creswell on Aug. 27 on our way to camp on the North Umpqua, our small[Read More…]
Commentary: Second Oregon outdoor rec near-death experience takeaways, tips
It was a couple of years ago that I wrote a column about my experience being injured while descending from Mt. Hood. The theme of that article was about the kindness of strangers in helping me off that iconic mountain. Well, as luck (the bad kind) would have it, I[Read More…]