Homeless In Friendly Eugene
Eugene has an identity crisis of seeming friendly and progressive, but it is an illusion, a vestige long gone. Criminalization of homelessness and malignant rudeness … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Free Yoga Classes
In these times of stress and isolation, Vista Wellness of Eugene and yoga instructor Jen Champion are preaching “cheer, comfort and togetherness” with free yoga … Continue reading
Presidential Prediction
Perry Adams, owner of Irie Jamaican Kitchen food cart, picked the Biden/Harris winning ticket in July 2019
On Jul. 18, 2019, Eugene Weekly printed a story that featured local citizens’ presidential choices if the elections were to be held on that day. … Continue reading
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Popular Eugene live band Judo Pony returns with debut release after six-year hiatus
About a decade ago, Judo Pony was a popular live band in Eugene, playing light punk and alternative-influenced, ’90s-style guitar rock. In 2010, Judo Pony … Continue reading
Oregon’s Taboo Investment
A private equity investment firm’s CEO has ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Oregon is one of its investors
He’s a billionaire and one of the most powerful investors on Wall Street. Leon Black is the CEO, chairman of the board and co-founder of … Continue reading
Lane County Gives UPS Five-Year Tax Break
Board of County Commissioners gives OK to enterprise extension for $10 million west Eugene facility
Lane County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a two-year enterprise zone property tax extension for UPS’s new $10 million packaging facility in west Eugene … Continue reading
A Merry COVID-less Christmas Village
The Village Green Resort is a great 'getaway' for the holidays
Like many in this pandemic-stricken world, I often long to get away only to remember that isn’t really an option. It’s a grim realization, especially … Continue reading
Winter Reading Bookstore Recommendations
Eugene's bookstores share what's hot this year
Looking for a good book but want to hear from the pros? Eugene Weekly reached out to Eugene’s bookstores to hear what our favorite bookworms are … Continue reading
Web Letters
UO PUTS MONEY FIRST I am very thankful to everyone taking measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 on their own accord. I am … Continue reading
Dear Gov. Brown: I Can’t Afford To Move In
My name is Michael Fiore Jr. I have cerebral palsy and am confined to a wheelchair. I have a steady income. I came up here … Continue reading