Best Local food market
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
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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Mentally Ill Man Punched by Police Pleads Guilty to Resisting Arrest
Alexander Harrelson's mother calls the response by Cottage Grove police 'obscene'
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
A Police Beating in Cottage Grove
Witnesses say a mentally ill man was beaten by police officers on a city street
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
Cedar Creek Fire Sept. 10 Morning Update
The fire near Oakridge, to the east of Eugene, grew under red flag weather conditions
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
Recall Repercussions
If the recall election against City Councilor Claire Syrett succeeds, it could have effects beyond River Road
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
A (Suspish) Fish Story
The popularity of Eugene’s beloved graffiti artist is soaring. Maybe it’s time for the cops to lay off?
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
Protests and Action in Response to Abortion Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is inciting action across Lane County and the state
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
Uncap It, Uncork It
And start that slide into summer
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
Small Town Cuisine
Creswell offers more than meets the eye just down the highway
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
WTF Supreme Court
Leaked draft opinion shows conservative-leaning court moving to end federal abortion rights
Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that has federally safeguarded abortion rights for almost 50 years is in danger of being overturned, according to … Continue reading