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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.

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Stephen ‘Lefty’ Kelleher

Community mourns a Whiteaker icon

NewsObituary 4 weeks ago

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 →

Reckless Recall

UFCW 555 succeeds in triggering a recall election of Rep. Paul Holvey

News 4 weeks ago

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.

News 1 month ago

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

EW-Extra 1 month ago

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'

EW-Extra 2 months ago

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

News 3 months ago

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

EW-Extra 4 months ago

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

EW-Extra 4 months ago

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

EW-Extra 6 months ago

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.

Culture 8 months ago

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 →

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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.

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