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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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A (Suspish) Fish Story

The popularity of Eugene’s beloved graffiti artist is soaring. Maybe it’s time for the cops to lay off?

Visual Arts 3 weeks ago

The fish swim on concrete walls, train cars and utility boxes, so bright and fun they seem like something a city would pay for, not … Continue reading →

Protests and Action in Response to Abortion Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is inciting action across Lane County and the state

News 2 months ago
image of the Dobbs ruling

The constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. that was guaranteed under Roe v. Wade no longer exists.  On June 24, the U.S. Supreme … Continue reading →

Uncap It, Uncork It

And start that slide into summer

Drink 3 months ago

Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading →

Small Town Cuisine

Creswell offers more than meets the eye just down the highway

Chow 3 months ago

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 →

WTF Supreme Court

Leaked draft opinion shows conservative-leaning court moving to end federal abortion rights

BlogNews 4 months ago

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

Satire 5 months ago

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

NewsObituary 5 months ago

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

Travel 6 months ago

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

News 7 months ago

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

News 7 months ago

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 →

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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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