By Erin Rook, Source Weekly For the past year and a half, the now $30-$34 million Bridge Creek pipeline project has lain in wait, its completion stalled… Read more “Let it Flow: Federal judge pulls the plug on Bridge Creek pipeline lawsuit”
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The Rocky Road to City Council
Casey Roats knocks down major election hurdle, but a lawsuit still looms By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Casey Roats’ path to City Council reached another milestone Monday… Read more “The Rocky Road to City Council”
Instead of Amazon.com, try Cosmic Depot
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Tucked away down a winding path just off Third Street, Cosmic Depot looks like the home of the friendly neighborhood witch. A black cat… Read more “Instead of Amazon.com, try Cosmic Depot”
Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly On December 1, City Council will hold a special session to deliberate and decide on the question whether councilor-elect Casey Roats is qualified to… Read more “Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications”
Moving Beyond Brandon Teena
By Erin Rook, AfterEllen Just 10 years ago, if you wanted to find media depicting transgender men, your search would have started and stopped with Boys Don’t Cry (1999).… Read more “Moving Beyond Brandon Teena”
To Reside, or Not to Reside
Casey Roats’ attorney claims opponent is the one with residency issues By Erin Rook, Source Weekly A City Council race that started on high ground, talking about… Read more “To Reside, or Not to Reside”
Follow the Money
Local PACs, businesses, and individuals show candidate support with cash By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As the saying goes, “Money talks.” But what do the campaign contributions… Read more “Follow the Money”
Future Fears
When Halloween and elections collide, frightening predictions arise By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Masks of elected officials are a Halloween staple. Why? Because politicians can be scary.… Read more “Future Fears”
Serial Vandal Defaces National Parks with Acrylic Paintings
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly We like to imagine that “outdoor recreator” and “nature lover” are mutually inclusive terms. Unfortunately, some people are not so humbled by… Read more “Serial Vandal Defaces National Parks with Acrylic Paintings”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? John Kitzhaber for Governor
Gov. John Kitzhaber hopes to continue economic, education and healthcare efforts By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Gov. John Kitzhaber has made economic, education and healthcare issues a priority… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? John Kitzhaber for Governor”
