Giving Guide
Time to share the love!
By EW staff and this community Give the gift of your support — whether it’s volunteering or that bottom-line funding it takes to keep a nonprofit … Continue reading
News
Last Day at Espresso Roma
Longtime UO-area coffee hangout went out with a bang
By Angel Valdez To many students and community members, the longtime cafe on East 13th Avenue next to the University of Oregon was a second … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“All too often, when we see injustices, both great and small, we think, ‘That’s terrible,’ but we do nothing. We say nothing. We let other … Continue reading
Making a Splash
Critics of purported Amazon warehouse target wetlands filling
In a last-ditch effort to stop construction of the massive parcel-distribution center on Hwy 99 in Eugene, opponents are contesting the developer’s plan to pave … Continue reading
From ICE and Snow to Crypto in Letters
You Signed the Waiver I have been following the Oregon ski resort dilemma, it’s not great for the winter recreational people and mountain workers. A … Continue reading
EW Extra
Feds Temporarily Restrained
A federal judge grants a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration preventing the implementation of new rules
On Dec. 5, two human rights activists, Chloe Longworth and Anna Lardner, represented by activist legal defense nonprofit Civil Liberties Defense Center, filed a civil … Continue reading
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Perform at WOW Hall Dec. 7
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
Fighting Back
Activists sue the Trump administration, Kristi Noem and the DHS for constitutional rights violations.
Two human rights activists represented by the Civil Liberties Defense Center are suing President Donald Trump, Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security for … Continue reading
A Merry (Anti) Christmas
Erin McKeown sings funny “anti-holiday” songs at The Hybrid Gallery
The holidays — they’re not for everyone, especially Erin McKeown, a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter, who brings the F*ck That Anti-Holiday Spectacular tour to Eugene, Dec. 11 … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Punks and Poems
Dirtclodfight singer Phil Merwin releases debut book of poetry
On Dec. 20, Eugene punk musician Phil Merwin reads from his debut book of poetry, For Hungry Ghosts, out now on esteemed Portland record label … Continue reading
An Aussie Abroad
Comedic storytelling inspired in part by Eugene comes to The Hybrid Gallery
A woman named Gina, who was close to Australian storytelling comedian Jon Bennett, lost her virginity in Eugene. Bennett, now based in Portland, tells that … Continue reading
Staff Picks: Giving Edition
Nonprofits we love — and want you to love
Our Giving Guide is full of community nonprofits nominated by readers who know firsthand how much good these organizations do. Alongside that incredible list, the … Continue reading
Local Eugene Trio ‘Free Creatures’ perform in their hometown
Homegrown in Eugene, the one-of-one sound curated by these artists has captured the hearts of many worldwide.
Experience the unique sound born in the heart of Eugene — local artist and producer Marv Ellis has broken through the music scene with his … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Activist Hope
In a time of attacks on immigrants and a cruel world
By Victoria Koch Tuesday, I get up early to be at the Lane County Public Service Building for the Lane County commissioners meeting. I am … Continue reading
Save Leaburg Lake
Decommissioning Leaburg Dam affects tourism and more
By Nadine Scott We already have clean energy infrastructure in place. Why destroy what’s working? Eugene Water & Electric Board voted in 2022 to decommission … Continue reading
The Extrajudicial President
Bloodbath in international waters sends troubling message
By Thomas Coffin A disturbing trend has afflicted many within our constitutional government under our current president — that its foundation is purportedly the rule … Continue reading
Trump’s Coming War on the Homeless
False data will affect those whose housing depends on federal subsidies
This may come as a shock, but I recently discovered that the Trump administration is using false data to justify a policy position based on … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Letting off Steam in Letters
Steaming About Republican Policies I am having a difficult time wondering how we got to this point with the present federal Republican senators and representatives. … Continue reading
SLUG and Amazon Love, and More in Letters
Have Money, Do More I’ve read too many hand-wringing articles and letters to the editor about the plight of the indigent on our streets. While … Continue reading
Who is in Charge and More in Letters
Who is Running Things? Thanks to the Weekly’s Slant column (11/13) reminding readers that both the LCC faculty and classified staff unions are still without … Continue reading
From Flock To That Behemoth
Don’t Trust the Flock As this Flock saga has gone on locally, we’ve been seeing an effort by Eugene and Springfield police to try soothing … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Santa’s not here yet
• ICE Box: Portland Immigration Rights Coalition updated on Dec. 15 that 60 detentions were reported between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14. Sixteen were in … Continue reading
Slant — Cease and desist
• After months of controversy, the cities of Eugene and Springfield suddenly announced Friday, Dec. 6, they were canceling contracts with Flock Safety AI-powered license … Continue reading
Slant — Still reading
• ICE Box: According to the Portland Immigrant Rights Commission’s Dec. 1 update, 67 detentions were reported to the hotline from Nov. 24 to 30. … Continue reading
Slant — Say thanks!
• Once you are done with your turkey (or Tofurky, as the case may be), here’s your reminder to go support your Latino/a/x community members … Continue reading
Chow
Eating with an Impact
Some local eateries serve the community
Dining out is out of reach for some members of the community who struggle to feed themselves, and at the same time, the food service … Continue reading
The Spice is Right
Junction City’s Aroma of India is gaining popularity and it’s planning to come to Eugene
The home of the Scandinavian Festival is quickly becoming known for another world of spices. Aroma of India is one of Junction City’s newest restaurants, … Continue reading
Nelson’s Comes to Campus
Whiteaker favorite Nelson’s is opening a new restaurant in the heart of campus, while the beloved Nelson’s Taqueria food truck says goodbye
Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been … Continue reading
From Food Cart to Full House
The Ariano brothers of El Nopalito went from selling out of their Van Buren street cart to running a restaurant that’s packed until after closing time
Since El Nopalito graduated from its food cart to a much-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant in July, crowds of customers linger after closing. Reluctant to leave the … Continue reading
Music
The Fab Four is Back for More
The Emmy Award-winning tribute is performing in Eugene for a night of memories that’ll last
Sometimes it’s nice to escape. Some people escape into reruns of Grey’s Anatomy, some into death by chocolate cake, some run. If you want to … Continue reading
Soul Nourishing
Soul Nourishing Natsukashii Soul celebrates debut album at The Hybrid Gallery
On Dec. 13 at The Hybrid Gallery, Eugene’s Natsukashii Soul plays selections from Silvereen, the pop, jazz and soul quintet’s debut album, set to be … Continue reading
A Warm Winter’s Night
Halie Loren celebrates the season and new music at Art House in Eugene
Halie Loren performs holiday favorites, original songs and winter-themed selections at Art House on Friday, Dec. 5, celebrating “The Bells Were Silent,” her new single … Continue reading
Trippy Tribute
Local Jerry Garcia tribute band to honor Dylan and The Dead at WOW Hall Nov. 29.
Johnny’s in the basement mixin’ up the medicine, I’m on the pavement thinkin’ ‘bout the government, Casey Jones is drivin’ that train high on cocaine, … Continue reading
Gallery
No Kings 2.0 protest
Quadeca
Live at Aladdin Theater [Oct. 23, 2025 — PDX]
Cirque MaCeo
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Gregory Erling Flato
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