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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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Author: Camilla Mortensen

Bad, Bad Dates

We asked for your tales of bad dates. You scared us.

Culture 1 month 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 →

‘Not a Very Just System’

Police investigation into beating by Cottage Grove police exonerates officers

BlogNews 3 months ago
Cottage Grove police beating a man as they arrest him

 “They were most definitely in the wrong and they know it,” says Claudia Harrelson, the mother of Alex Harrelson who was beaten in September by … Continue reading →

Where to Get Warm

With freezing temps hitting town, here are some places to be warm

BlogEW-ExtraNews 3 months ago

For some of us freezing temperatures an inconvenience, for others who don’t have a place to go get warm, it can be a matter of … Continue reading →

Give Guide

Everybody needs a little help sometimes; here's some ideas of where you can spread your love

Culture 3 months ago

There’s a lot of reasons to give at this time of year: The cold and dark makes us want to reach out a little bit, … Continue reading →

What You’re Reading

Take a look at recommendations from local book pros 

Books 4 months ago

Eugene Weekly writers are big readers, so periodically we put a little blurb in our Slant column about What We’re Reading. And, of course, Winter … Continue reading →

Gifts All Year Long

Gifts that keep giving or last and last in EW’s annual Gift Guide

Gift Guide 4 months ago

Not all gifts last forever — nor should they. Sometimes the fleeting joys are the best ones. Still, there’s nothing like the gift that keeps on … Continue reading →

Eugene Weekly’s Holiday Happenings Calendar

Looking for holiday events? Here's your listings!

Arts 4 months ago

Nov. 17 ARTS/CRAFTS Holiday Market Place, 10am-5pm today & Nov. 19, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. Holiday Art Festival, 11am-5pm today & … Continue reading →

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Culture 4 months ago

Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event honoring of the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender … Continue reading →

Watch the Lane County Election

No, really you can watch the live stream and check election results on the Lane County website

EW-ExtraNews 5 months ago
People processing ballots at desks in a large room

Lane County Elections has been live streaming elections workers processing ballots since Oct. 31. Rather than be depressed about how endemic lies about the 2020 … Continue reading →

Best place to get dog food and enjoy a rural vibe

Staff Picks 5 months ago

Pleasant Hill Feed and Farm Supply 84841 Edenvale Road, Pleasant Hill. Facebook.com/pleasanthillfeedandfarm. I am going to be honest, I don’t just get dog food at … 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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