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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.

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Shots Fired at WOW Hall

Six people taken to local hospital according to Eugene police

News 4 years ago

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

News 4 years ago

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

CultureSports 4 years ago

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 →

Eugene Weekly’s Gift Guide

Buy local at markets around the area

Gift Guide 4 years ago

Expensive gifts are nice, but it’s the thoughtful gifts that you keep forever. My parents never could afford to buy me the pony I asked … Continue reading →

Oregon’s Miss Juneteenth Goes National

Aceia Spade wins the second national Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant the same year Juneteenth is named a state and federal holiday

News 4 years ago

Just two years ago most people in Oregon had likely never heard of Juneteenth.  But Aceia “Ace” Spade not only knew what it was, she … Continue reading →

Best Budtender 

Best of Eugene 4 years ago

1. Kris Stapleton Going Green Eugene, 439 W. 1st Ave., 541-735-3521. Find on Leafly.com.  2. Katy Cote Higher Ground, 1158 High St. Ste. 103, 541-393-6892. … Continue reading →

Best Program for the homeless

Best of Eugene 4 years ago

1. CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) 341 E. 12th Ave., 541-342-8255. WhiteBirdClinic.org/Cahoots.  2. White Bird Clinic 341 E. 12th Ave., 541- 342-8255. … Continue reading →

DA Orders Release of Body Cam Footage

Lane County District Attorney’s Office has ordered the city of Eugene and the Eugene police to release body worn camera footage of the arrest of a man who died in law enforcement custody

BlogNews 4 years ago

The Eugene Police Department must produce the body-worn camera video of the arrest of Landon Payne that was requested by Eugene Weekly, according to an … Continue reading →

A Dog’s Life

Finding a way to live with canine epilepsy during the pandemic

Culture 4 years ago

It was bound to happen sooner or later, given the nature of Aksel’s disease and the nature of COVID-19-induced remote meetings. But still, my heart … Continue reading →

Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Ann Fowler: April 21, 1967- April 3, 2021

Remembered for her big heart and for always being there for others

NewsObituary 4 years ago

“She was one of the best people I have met in my lifetime,” says Elizabeth “Lisa” Fowler’s friend Janice Scott. “I just cannot believe she … Continue reading →

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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.

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