Keeping It Inside
Discover all the Indoor games Eugene has to offer
It’s cold out there, folks. So, when’s a better time to find a way to pass the time that doesn’t involve you freezing? Read all … Continue reading
News
Amazon Warehouse a Property-tax Jackpot? Nope.
A single new student-housing complex pays more than Amazon will
After Eugene Weekly unmasked Amazon as the conglomerate behind the planned package-distribution center near the Eugene Airport, some people have suggested Amazon’s property tax payments … Continue reading
Gassed By The Feds
Protesters tear gassed and arrested at the Eugene Federal Building
At the downtown Eugene Federal Building, a loudspeaker on the roof played the message, “You are ordered to depart the area immediately.” Minutes later at … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.” — George Bernard Shaw Upcoming Protests, Rallies, Marches, … Continue reading
Trump, ’24 and More
The past year has given former Rep. Peter DeFazio a lot to think about — including the failures of the Democratic Party
Jan. 20 marked one year since President Donald Trump announced, “The golden age of America begins right now,” as his second administration regained the helm … Continue reading
EW Extra
Federal Agents Gas Protesters
Gallery by Eve Weston
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
Enough is Enough
Outrage is reaching a boiling point as the death toll from ICE actions rises
On Jan. 24, federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse, just two weeks after Renee Good was … Continue reading
Fire and ICE
Federal agents fire pepperballs and teargas at protesters and media
At the downtown Eugene Federal Building on Jan. 27, federal agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas several times throughout the day and evening against … Continue reading
Hellfire and Brimstone Hootenanny
William Elliott Whitmore and Jim Ward at the Art House
On Jan. 18, Iowa musician William Elliott Whitmore performs insurgent gutter-punk blues at Art House, supported by Jim Ward from the singular Texas experimental hard … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
For the Working Class
Q&A with Off Route author and award-winning journalist Rick Levin
By Sadie Mordan Award-winning journalist Rick Levin made a drastic career change six years ago, trading reporting at Eugene Weekly for bus driving in Eugene. … Continue reading
Happiness Wins the Game
‘The Game of Real Life’ has graced Eugene for 27 years, putting an accurate spin on a classic board game
To Chris Pender, there are two types of kids. Monopoly kids and The Game of Life kids. “Monopoly kids are all into money and negotiating,” … Continue reading
Flash BACGAMN
The UO’s Board and Card Game Association for Maximum Nerdery provides a space for gamers and nerds alike
The year was 2021. Ryan Rudd shuffled his feet to avoid the playing cards and game pieces littered on the floor of his dorm room … Continue reading
There Are HAPHAZARDS Lurking
Born in Eugene during the pandemic, HAPHAZARDS is a storytelling card game built on visual play, improvisation and wildly inventive rescues
A quiet Sunday in 2020, during the early months of COVID-19 lockdowns, sparked what would become HAPHAZARDS, an imagination-driven card game now shipping its first … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
What Does It Mean To Be An American?
If Renee Good and Alex Pretti were not white, would the outrage be the same?
By Jenny Jonak Many of us have watched videos of the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Good’s and Pretti’s deaths stand out, … Continue reading
Existential Angst
Hope despite generations of troubled times
By Victoria Koch It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human … Continue reading
Courage
A legal observer urges us not to turn away from the government violence
By Latiffe Amado We stand here today because people are dying at the hands of ICE — in cages, in transit, and in the streets … Continue reading
Kent State Déjà Vu
ICE agents were in no danger when Renee Good was killed. This has happened before
On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University, killing Jeffrey Miller, … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
From Nickels to Bibles in Letters to the Editor
Pete DeFazio’s Take I wish I had a nickel for every time an old white guy told me the only reason no woman has been … Continue reading
Educational Concerns and More in Letters
SPS Cutting Off Its Own Leg Public education in Springfield faces two major hits this year. Budget shortfalls have the city looking at a massive … Continue reading
Drama at LCC and an Unwanted County Sermon in Letters
Sermon on the County, Loveall Style The Jan. 5 “State of the County” address, organized and led by outgoing Lane County Commission Board Chair David … Continue reading
New Year, Same Politics
Big Monstrous Bill Everyone reading this letter has learned from multiple news sources that at least 20 million Americans will be uninsured in 2026, because … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Shot and sprayed
• We are appalled by what is going on under the Trump administration. Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed in cold blood only weeks after … Continue reading
Slant — Still Moving
• Jan. 8’s “Top 10 Dick Moves” and the readers’ poll version (“Dick Moves: Your Move”) proved popular with readers! So we’re getting a jump … Continue reading
Slant — Serious strife
• ICE Box. The Portland Immigrant Rights Commission reports that 42 detentions were reported to the PIRC hotline between Jan. 1 and Jan. 11 in … Continue reading
Slant — Sometimes stunned
• This week in the hell in a handbasket that is life under the Trump administration: Robert F. Kennedy is merrily dooming children by dialing … 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
Pretty in Pink
A strong new direction for Eugene indie rock trio Pink Pollen
After a lineup change, Eugene indie rockers Pink Pollen return with a ripping new self-titled album, their first since their 2021 debut Marooned. The band … Continue reading
Utility Brings Vinyl Release Week to Eugene
Portland duo plays Jan. 22 show at John Henry’s with bands Milton and Gunk
Portland-based duo Utility performs Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, … Continue reading
Bluegrass for Jazz Heads
Jazz and bluegrass join forces at Shane Allen Presents!
On Jan. 9, explore the intersection of jazz and bluegrass music in the American Songbook — and maybe a Bruce Springsteen song or two — … Continue reading
Routes Back Home
Portland piano jazz from Kerry Politzer at The Jazz Station
On Jan. 3, Portland jazz pianist and educator Kerry Politzer and The Kerry Politzer Quartet celebrate her latest album, Alternate Routes, at The Jazz Station. … Continue reading
Gallery
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
No Kings 2.0 protest
Quadeca
Live at Aladdin Theater [Oct. 23, 2025 — PDX]
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Gregory Erling Flato
Gregory Erling Flato was born on June 27, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon, the oldest child of Erling and Esther Flato (née Kallunki) and passed away … Continue reading