Ever since I moved to Eugene, I’ve been a regular reader of the alternative newspapers in this town, from the Willamette Valley Observer to What’s Happening to the present-day Eugene Weekly.
They have consistently provided a much-needed perspective of what is considered newsworthy for our community, and I have looked forward to each publication with anticipation of more broadened viewpoints of essential local activities.
However, EW’s June 11 issue (‘Silence is Violence’) was a piece of journalistic excellence which far exceeded anything I have read from any printed news source within our community in my 45-plus years of living here. The breadth and depth of the reporting, the wide range of relevant issues as well as the honest and straightforward focus of each article are worthy of local, regional and national recognition.
Thank you for providing an unadulterated voice to current issues without whitewashing or apologizing. I am proud to acknowledge Eugene Weekly as the printed voice of our community.
Please continue to press forward with the essential work you are doing. Your publication is a much-needed beacon in the times of declining journalistic integrity.
Michael coyote Connelly
Eugene
A Note From the Publisher
Dear Readers,
The last two years have been some of the hardest in Eugene Weekly’s 43 years. There were moments when keeping the paper alive felt uncertain. And yet, here we are — still publishing, still investigating, still showing up every week.
That’s because of you!
Not just because of financial support (though that matters enormously), but because of the emails, notes, conversations, encouragement and ideas you shared along the way. You reminded us why this paper exists and who it’s for.
Listening to readers has always been at the heart of Eugene Weekly. This year, that meant launching our popular weekly Activist Alert column, after many of you told us there was no single, reliable place to find information about rallies, meetings and ways to get involved. You asked. We responded.
We’ve also continued to deepen the coverage that sets Eugene Weekly apart, including our in-depth reporting on local real estate development through Bricks & Mortar — digging into what’s being built, who’s behind it and how those decisions shape our community.
And, of course, we’ve continued to bring you the stories and features many of you depend on: investigations and local government reporting, arts and culture coverage, sudoku and crossword puzzles, Savage Love, and our extensive community events calendar. We feature award-winning stories by University of Oregon student reporters getting real world journalism experience. All free. In print and online.
None of this happens by accident. It happens because readers step up and say: this matters.
As we head into a new year, please consider supporting Eugene Weekly if you’re able. Every dollar helps keep us digging, questioning, celebrating — and yes, occasionally annoying exactly the right people. We consider that a public service.
Thank you for standing with us!
Publisher
Eugene Weekly
P.S. If you’d like to talk about supporting EW, I’d love to hear from you!
jody@eugeneweekly.com
(541) 484-0519
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