Best Sushi
1. Izumi Sushi and Grill 2773 Shadow View Dr. 541-683-1201. IzumiSushiEugene.com. 2. Akira 359 Mill St. 458-205-8288. Instagram.com/AkiraOmakase. 3. Sushi Pure 259 E. 5th Ave. … Continue reading
Camilla Mortensen
Camilla Mortensen is the longtime local editor of Eugene Weekly, the area’s alternative newspaper. The paper, which has been in print since 1982 (originally as What’s Happening) continues to print more than 27,000 copies a week in addition to its popular email newsletters and website. Camilla has a masters degree in folklore and mythology from UCLA and a doctorate in comparative literature from the University of Oregon. She has been a reporter and editor at EW since 2007 and teaches journalism at the UO in the mornings before heading to the Weekly’s office. She also teaches newswriting at Lane Community College and advises The Torch student newspaper.
Author: Camilla Mortensen
Best Civil Rights Leader
1. Eric Richardson NAACPLaneCounty.org. 2. Isiah Wagoner, IsiahWagoner.com. 3. Clea Ibrahim (Black Unity) Black_Unity on Facebook. This year, Black Lives Matter protests in Eugene and … Continue reading
Best Drag Queen
1. Slutashia (Sam Thrower) Facebook.com/Slutashia. 2. Karress Ann Slaughter (Cornel Hardiman) Facebook.com/GlamazonsEugene. 3. Trai La Trash Facebook.com/MsTraiLaTrash. “When you see a Slutashia show, you are … Continue reading
Zoom Teaching
Remote learning is hard for students and parents, but let’s not forget the teachers
I had my first COVID-teaching nightmare this week. I have never been one to have dreams about being naked in front of a crowd — I … Continue reading
Leaving Blue River
A resident remembers a last minute escape from the Holiday Farm Fire and wonders: Can the small town rebuild?
It was almost midnight when her 8-year-old son woke her up. “Mom your phone keeps ringing and it says something bad,” Atlas told her. And … Continue reading
Horses in the Oregon Wildfire Smoke
What can horse owners do to prevent illness from Oregon's wildfire smoke?
Headlines have been filled with heartwarming stories of horses being rescued and evacuated from the Oregon fires. The Holiday Farm Fire up the McKenzie River … Continue reading
Symptoms? Stay Home.
With cold and flu, as well as wildfire smoke, making us feel sick, what do you do during COVID-19?
Your nose is stuffy, your head aches, you don’t feel well, but you don’t feel so bad that you think it’s COVID-19 either. Is it … Continue reading
Blue River Community ‘Total Loss’
Lane County email says at least one employee has lost a loved one to the fires
This story has been updated. See below. The McKenzie River community of Blue River and Vida are is apparently a “total loss” and at least … Continue reading
Don’t Forget the Climate
Droughts and hot temperatures affect Oregon’s communities
One benefit of COVID-19 restrictions is, we learned we can make major life changes and still be OK. We are driving less, flying less and … Continue reading
Amnesty International Releases Report on Violence Against Protesters
Eugene police make it into the report on police violence
It’s been a while since the Eugene Police Department has been called out by Amnesty International. Back in 1997, EPD sprayed tree-climbing protesters with so … Continue reading