Best Local Distillery
Thinking Tree Spirits
Thinking Tree Spirits opened about a year ago last solstice, founder Emily Jensen says. “We’ve been busting our butts, and it’s exciting to hear people … 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 Cocktail
Anything with whiskey in it
Jameson Sour, old fashioned, hot toddy, whiskey ginger. We admit we were looking for specifics when we asked you for your favorite cocktail in Lane … Continue reading
Replacing Phil Barnhart
Two Dems and a far-right GOP candidate file for Oregon House seat
Democratic candidates seeking to fill Rep. Phil Barnhart’s House seat in the Oregon Legislature kicked off their campaigns this month. So far two Democrats and … Continue reading
EW Hiring a Calendar Editor
Applications accepted through March 8
Eugene Weekly — an award-winning alternative newspaper in the beautiful Pacific Northwest — seeks a calendar editor with a writer’s sensibility to edit EW’s “What’s Happening” calendar. Our calendar … Continue reading
Stop Gun Violence Rally Tuesday
Local activists to hold rally on gun violence and gun control
Two local grassroots organizations, Indivisible Eugene and Take Action Eugene, are teaming up with Moms Demanding Gun Sense in America to hold a “rally to show … Continue reading
State Senate Takes on Climate Change
Clean Energy Jobs bill would establish cap and price limits on greenhouse gases
While Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed carbon tax in Washington has been making headlines, here in Oregon a cap and price climate bill is gaining traction … Continue reading
Internships at Eugene Weekly
How to apply to be an EW intern
Internships! We have them! (This post is current 2024-2025.) Eugene Weekly welcomes news and arts intern applications. The program is designed to fit into a … Continue reading
Oregon State Sen. Jeff Kruse Resigns Amid Allegations of Sexual Harassment
A report found the legislator had engaged in unwelcome physical contact toward females in the workplace
Amid allegations of sexual harassment, Oregon state Sen. Jeff Kruse has officially resigned. After he originally refused to step down, he had agreed to stay … Continue reading
TV Butte Quarry Fight Sent Back to the County Commission
Mine opponents celebrate decision by the Land Use Board of Appeals
A small group of citizens fighting a proposed gravel mine on the edge of Oakridge say they have won a victory in their battle against … Continue reading
Race for Rep. Phil Barnhart’s Seat in the Legislature Heats Up
Two Democratic candidates announce they are running
Now that longtime Democratic Rep. Phil Barnhart has announced he is not running to retain his seat in the Oregon Legislature, the race is starting … Continue reading