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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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Author: Camilla Mortensen

Roseburg Sheriff Dick Pic Raises Eyebrows

Sheriff John Hanlin appears caught with his pants down, says online photos posted by his ex

BlogNews 7 years ago

According to the Roseburg News-Review, “Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin got caught with his pants down.” A photo that appears to be revenge porn has … Continue reading →

Forestry Panel Addresses Controversy

GreenLane brings together different perspectives on the timber industry

News 7 years ago

GreenLane Sustainable Business Network will hold a forum on sustainable forestry April 12 to address last year’s controversy around seating a timber company representative on … Continue reading →

Business with Racist Ties Plans Move to Cottage Grove

Wolfclan Armory's new location leads to protest

BlogNews 7 years ago

Wolfclan Armory, a knife and weapons shop that has been based in Creswell, is planning a move to Main Street in Cottage Grove, the Cottage … Continue reading →

Republicans Gone Wild?

As the May primary heats up, so does Oregon’s Republican Party

News 7 years ago

When Art Robinson showed up on the political scene back in 2010 to run against Democrat Peter DeFazio for Congress, it seemed like Oregon Republicans … Continue reading →

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

LCC speaker will discuss her role in taking down anti-gay military policy

News 7 years ago

“One day I was fine, and the next I had a label that I wasn’t fit to serve,” says retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Margaret … Continue reading →

Embrace Sinclair!

It’s a new media world out there

Culture 7 years ago

For this first issue of Eugene Guillotine, the new owners of the paper have asked me to dispense with our previous liberally biased Slant column … Continue reading →

Sin or Sinclair?

Broadcast company’s tentacles reach widely

Culture 7 years ago

Sinclair Broadcasting started in 1971 with a radio station and single TV station, WBFF-TV in Maryland. Now Sinclair is a media behemoth with stations across … Continue reading →

March for Our Lives Brings Thousands to Eugene’s Streets

Youth-led marches in Eugene and across the nation demand an end to gun violence

BlogNews 7 years ago

The youth-led March for Our Lives to end gun violence brought thousands out in Eugene on Saturday, March 24. At allied marches in Washington D.C. … Continue reading →

Concerns Over Planning Commission

Secondary dwelling units to be discussed at Monday's meeting

BlogNews 7 years ago

A Eugene Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 26, will address secondary dwelling units in Eugene. City Councilor Emily Semple says she has been approached … Continue reading →

Horses All Weekend

Northwest Horse Fair and Expo in Albany this weekend

BlogCulture 7 years ago

Anyone who follows me on social media knows that about 50 percent of my posts are news-related. The rest are horses and dogs. So, this … 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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