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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.
A drag queen storytime event at a local pub is under attack from right-wing extremists who are flooding social media with toxic comments trying to sexualize … Continue reading
1. Kiva Grocery Store 125 W. 11th Ave. 541-342-8666. KivaGrocery.com. 2. Capella Market 2489 Willamette. 541-345-1014. CapellaMarket.com. 3. Market of Choice MarketofChoice.com. Everybody had their … Continue reading
Alexander Harrelson, the mentally ill man who was punched repeatedly by Cottage Grove police as they arrested him Sept. 1 pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, … Continue reading
When he walked over to the spot where he’d seen several Cottage Grove police officers holding down a young man who was being punched repeatedly, … Continue reading
The Cedar Creek Fire has grown to 51,814 acres as of the morning of Sept. 10 and is 15 miles outside Oakridge, according to the … Continue reading
Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury looked at the recall petition filed against Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett and was not impressed. “It really … Continue reading
The fish swim on concrete walls, train cars and utility boxes, so bright and fun they seem like something a city would pay for, not … Continue reading
The constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. that was guaranteed under Roe v. Wade no longer exists. On June 24, the U.S. Supreme … Continue reading
Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading
Creswell tends to make headlines in Eugene when something goes wrong, but the recent tale of an escaped emu caught the attention of its local … Continue reading