Vote in the Best of Eugene Nomination Round!
It’s time to vote in Best of Eugene! Here’s the basic rules First, keep it local but also know— it’s all of Lane County! This … 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
EW Update
As we emerge from the embezzlement, the newspaper will be launching a redesign
It’s been more than six months since Eugene Weekly announced the devastating embezzlement that almost put this newspaper out of business. It’s been less than … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
A local megaphone for a democracy in peril
There are a lot of reasons a local, independent media is necessary for a healthy democracy. And if there’s one thing we need right now, … Continue reading
Engines And Rubber
A weekend “shredfest” led to complaints about noise and smells. Lane Events Center says it won’t happen again.
On June 28 and 29, neighbors around the Lane County Events Center began to complain of racing engines and the smell of burning rubber tires. … Continue reading
Seeking Protection
Stalking and restraining orders and the justice system
On the morning of May 24, a 39-year-old woman drove a gold Kia Soul to the Eugene Weekly offices, walked in and screamed, “I know … Continue reading
Raised a Racist
A narrative of racism, and of redemption
Some years ago, I read a Washington Post story about R. Derek Black’s journey from white nationalist wunderkind to antiracist. I was intrigued because first, … Continue reading
Guilty, Guilty, Guillty
Former president Donald Trump convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records
Donald Trump is now the first former American president to be convicted on felony charges. A New York jury found Trump guilty on all 34 … Continue reading
Cottage Grove Art Walk
Head a couple miles south for books, thrifting, poetry and a chalk fest this Friday
Need a close-in getaway? Head 20 minutes down I-5 this Friday, May 31, to Cottage Grove’s charming historic downtown for a wander through bookstores and … Continue reading
Riding Free
Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists trek to Florence’s Rhododendron Festival
Oregon, Rhododendron Festival weekend… noon, with clouds just starting to disperse in the sky, motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis gather and roll out from … Continue reading
Return to the River
Author David James Duncan speaks on author Barry Lopez, his recent novel Sun House and relationships between people and the environment at Upstream, a fundraiser for McKenzie River Trust
“Much of what I know about integrity, constancy, power and nobility I’ve learned from this river,” author Barry Lopez once wrote of the McKenzie River. … Continue reading