Small Town Cuisine
Creswell offers more than meets the eye just down the highway
Creswell tends to make headlines in Eugene when something goes wrong, but the recent tale of an escaped emu caught the attention of its local … 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
WTF Supreme Court
Leaked draft opinion shows conservative-leaning court moving to end federal abortion rights
Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that has federally safeguarded abortion rights for almost 50 years is in danger of being overturned, according to … Continue reading
Brick by Brick
Eugene and Springfield unveil new city districts to attract young people looking for housing
Eugene has the Whit, full of funky businesses and beer, and the city has the Market District, home to Fifth Street Public Market. But Eugene … Continue reading
Sally Sheklow: Dec. 8, 1950-Feb. 8, 2022
Longtime lesbian activist and Eugene Weekly columnist lived a life out loud
Sally Sheklow was a writer and a storyteller, and no one could tell her story better than she could. And tell that story she did. … Continue reading
Beaches and Horses
Camping on Oregon's coast, equine style
As I galloped down the beach, the sounds of the wind and the waves and the hoofbeat of my horse swirled together with my laughter. … Continue reading
WOW Hall Shooting Update
Witness says 12 shots were fired into the crowd
Following the chaos of the Jan. 14 mass shooting at the WOW Hall, Eugene Police Chief Skinner said no witnesses had come forward. However, a … Continue reading
Tsunami Advisory for Oregon Coast
The advisory is a result of a volcanic eruption in Tonga
Oregon’s coast is under a tsunami advisory for the morning of Saturday, Jan. 15. The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for the … Continue reading
Shots Fired at WOW Hall
Six people taken to local hospital according to Eugene police
According to a press release from the Eugene Police Department there were reports of multiple shots fired at the Community Center for the Performing Arts, … Continue reading
Tree Giveaway
Friends of Trees, Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper will distribute 350 trees near downtown Eugene
Sure it’s Christmas tree season but it’s also time to think ahead to warmer months where a shady tree in your yard — or even … Continue reading
This Week in Sportsball: Chip Kelly
Duck fans speculate over who will be next person to coach football and make millions
I do not follow sportsball but I do recognize there are people who watch other people doing things with round balls and oval balls with … Continue reading