Where to Get Warm
With freezing temps hitting town, here are some places to be warm
For some of us freezing temperatures an inconvenience, for others who don’t have a place to go get warm, it can be a matter of … 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.
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Give Guide
Everybody needs a little help sometimes; here's some ideas of where you can spread your love
There’s a lot of reasons to give at this time of year: The cold and dark makes us want to reach out a little bit, … Continue reading
What You’re Reading
Take a look at recommendations from local book pros
Eugene Weekly writers are big readers, so periodically we put a little blurb in our Slant column about What We’re Reading. And, of course, Winter … Continue reading
Gifts All Year Long
Gifts that keep giving or last and last in EW’s annual Gift Guide
Not all gifts last forever — nor should they. Sometimes the fleeting joys are the best ones. Still, there’s nothing like the gift that keeps on … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly’s Holiday Happenings Calendar
Looking for holiday events? Here's your listings!
Nov. 17 ARTS/CRAFTS Holiday Market Place, 10am-5pm today & Nov. 19, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. Holiday Art Festival, 11am-5pm today & … Continue reading
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event honoring of the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender … Continue reading
Watch the Lane County Election
No, really you can watch the live stream and check election results on the Lane County website
Lane County Elections has been live streaming elections workers processing ballots since Oct. 31. Rather than be depressed about how endemic lies about the 2020 … Continue reading
Best place to get dog food and enjoy a rural vibe
Pleasant Hill Feed and Farm Supply 84841 Edenvale Road, Pleasant Hill. Facebook.com/pleasanthillfeedandfarm. I am going to be honest, I don’t just get dog food at … Continue reading
Best Mural or graffiti artist
1. Suspish Facebook.com/SuspishBiz and Suspish Fish on Facebook.\ 2. Bayne Gardner BayneGardner.com. 3. Ila Rose IlaRoseArt.com. In a city filled with amazing murals and street … Continue reading
Trolls Attack Drag Tween
Drag queen storytime faces international onslaught from right-wing trolls
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