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Camilla Mortensen is the editor of Eugene Weekly. She has a doctorate in comparative literature, a masters degree in folklore and a passion for journalism. She also has two horses, a cat, an assortment of dogs and lives in a 1975 Airstream trailer. Sometimes all these details collide in unforeseen ways.
As the area around Hayward Field bustles with preparations for the weekend’s Prefontaine Classic track meet, the leafy trees along Agate Street sport new tags. … Continue reading
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins this week — May 15 in the U.S. but Thursday elsewhere as it is determined by the local … Continue reading
The pot lobby. No, it’s not the waiting area where you sit around before boarding a flight on planet pot. Wacky weed, the devil’s lettuce, … Continue reading
Warmer, sunnier weather is (mostly) here, and for many Lane County residents who like to enjoy a cold one on a hot afternoon, that means … Continue reading
Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced that an audit of the SAFE kit (Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence) backlog showed that the Oregon State Police “has … Continue reading
Eugene might be more apt to recognize the first of May as Beltaine, an ancient pagan holiday marking the beginning of summer, but local unions … Continue reading
Year after year, a local tax day penny poll shows that people in Lane County would spend their tax money differently than the U.S. government. … Continue reading
Ever sat around, smoked a bowl and, as your high mellowed you out, decided maybe that dude you’ve been arguing with isn’t so bad after … Continue reading
Hey, Corvallis, Eugene Weekly is back. Early in January, EW management decided to save some money by stopping distribution to Corvallis and Albany, and rather … Continue reading
According to the Roseburg News-Review, “Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin got caught with his pants down.” A photo that appears to be revenge porn has … Continue reading