Eugene’s ‘Sacred Fence’ at Old Federal Building Comes Down
The work to dismantle the contentious fence began around 6:30 p.m. on July 1, the night prior to the 7 a.m. deadline for it to be completed, and Double Sided Media was, of course,...
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‘Eugene Rad Pride’ Announced Amid Feud Between Official Nonprofit and Police
Editor’s Note: The article was updated at 8:40 p.m. to include the official Eugene Pride nonprofit’s response to the Eugene Police Department’s press conference. An alternate Eugene Pride rally and march starting at Kesey...
In Memoriam: Zane Sparling
The Portland Metropolitan Area, and, really, the whole State of Oregon, lost a stellar journalist and exemplary human being in Zane Sparling on June 21. He was 33-years-old. Diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma two years...
Prominent Glass Artist Intimidates Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Breakfast, EPD Arrests Houseless Person
Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 5:23 p.m. to include Vulnerbach’s response.Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 8:08 a.m. to include Vulnerbach’s two emails in their entirety. It was supposed to be...
Eugene City Council Amends Independent Police Auditor Contract, Now Allows Teaching at University
The Eugene City Council voted 7-1 during its work session to reward the city’s independent police auditor for nine months on the job. Meanwhile, the Eugene Police Department simultaneously navigates its most recent controversy...
Break Time — The Police Department’s West Eugene Relaxation Spot At The Christian Center
When the Eugene Police Department released the full 23-minute body-cam footage of former officer Martin Siller ahead of Tim Lewis doing so during his Friday, May 15 press conference, they also chose to release...
‘Small Taste of Police Culture’ Video Brings Calls for Major Change Within Eugene Police, Initiates Investigation in Utah
“Integrity. Compassion. Courage.” The three core values of the Eugene Police Department have, once again, been proven moot by its latest scandal, which, so far, has led to former Officer Martin Siller’s abrupt resignation...
Community Members Demand EPD Chief Skinner’s Resignation at City Council Meeting
The Eugene City Council met for its regular session on May 11 and, expectedly, the recent release of former Eugene Police Department Officer Martin Siller’s bodycam footage featuring racist and derogatory language during a...
BREAKING: Utah Police Department Launches Investigation Following EPD Bodycam Footage Release, Officer Identified by DSM
The Grantsville City Police Department in Utah has launched an investigation following the resignation of former Eugene Police Officer Martin Siller after his use of racist and derogatory speech on bodycam footage was released...
Eugene’s ‘Sacred Fence’ is Coming — So, Here’s a Short History of Fences Erected for Protests in Oregon
The fence around the Old Federal Building is coming soon, and barriers have been set up, forming a makeshift sidewalk in anticipation of the fence’s arrival. On Feb. 12, the monthly Eugene Police Commission...