Stephen ‘Lefty’ Kelleher
Community mourns a Whiteaker icon
Stephen Thomas Kelleher — or “Lefty” as he was known around the Whiteaker and the rest of Eugene — was often spotted in his signature pose: … Continue reading
Camilla Mortensen
Camilla Mortensen is the editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly. She has a doctorate in comparative literature, a masters degree in folklore and a passion for journalism. She teaches writing and news writing at Lane Community College. She also has two horses, one of which she competes in three-day eventing, a cat, and an assortment of dogs.
Author: Camilla Mortensen
Reckless Recall
UFCW 555 succeeds in triggering a recall election of Rep. Paul Holvey
For weeks signature gatherers have been approaching voters asking if they supported grocery store workers as they sought the signatures of voters in state Rep. … Continue reading
Stuck in a Cycle
Eugene and Lane County need to help the unhoused during hot weather emergencies. Instead they keep ‘sweeping’ camps.
Paula has been without a home for nine years. A former wildlife firefighter who became chronically homeless after her house burned and her son died, … Continue reading
Fire and Smoke Info
Some useful links for fire and smoke news in Lane County
Breaking Fire News Watch Duty , an app run by a nonprofit that “alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.” Lane County’s … Continue reading
It’s Barcade®
An editor's note on 'arcade bars'
In our recent story about where queer folks go to meet and to party in Eugene, we wrote about Blairally, a vintage arcade bar, and … Continue reading
Celebrate Juneteenth
The fourth annual Eugene Juneteenth Celebration, June 18, highlights Black hair and more
Black Hair Matters. That is the theme of this year’s Eugene Juneteenth Celebration, organizer Drea Smith says. Juneteenth, which has been celebrated on June 19 … Continue reading
Federal Judge Ann Aiken to Retire
Aiken will step down December 2023 or upon the confirmation of her replacement
According to an announcement from U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken, she will be retiring from active service this year, giving President Joe Biden the opportunity … Continue reading
County to Vote on Rejoining Timber Group
Lane County previously left the Association of O&C Counties in 2019 and stopped paying its $80,000 dues
There is a motion to rejoin the pro-logging Association of O&C Counties on the June 6 Lane County Board of County Commissioners agenda. In 2019 … Continue reading
EW is Hiring a Reporter
EUGENE WEEKLY SEEKS A NEWS REPORTER/STAFF WRITER
Eugene Weekly is looking for a full-time news reporter/staff writer to join our small, fierce and fun office. EW’s news section covers key Lane County … Continue reading
Bad, Bad Dates
We asked for your tales of bad dates. You scared us.
For the last couple COVIDian years, it’s been so damn hard to date. We here at Eugene Weekly thought that when restrictions got lifted, things … Continue reading