Hitting the Gym
Willamalane’s fitness expo offers attendees a chance to get physical.
It’s time to get your sweat on! Willamalane’s Fitness Expo and Health & Wellness Fair will return for the third time on June 8, just … Continue reading
Emma J Nelson
Author: Emma J Nelson
Racing for Ward 1
Ted Coopman campaigns against Eliza Kashinsky and Ethan Clevenger for Ward 1’s seat on the Eugene City Council
Ted Coopman, chair of Jefferson Westside Neighbors, is running for the Ward 1 seat on the Eugene City Council as an “Independent Democrat.” Coopman has … Continue reading
It’s All About Balance
Slacklining, a popular solo sport, was born from the competitive nature of a Eugene artist
Adam Grosowsky surfs back and forth just feet above the rushing water of the Row River. At 65 years old, he’s just as agile on … Continue reading
The Purr-fect Place
Cat cafés and lounges have been gaining popularity in the U.S. for the last 10 years, but the first in Eugene-Springfield is now open
Soothing lo-fi music emanates from the speakers as the gas fireplace warms the room. Clad in slippers, up to eight guests are welcomed in by … Continue reading
Hitting ’Em Where It Hurts
Political strategist Rachel Bitecofer pulls no punches in her fight to save democracy
The future of American politics seems bleak. State legislatures are proposing more anti-trans legislation than ever before, women are losing autonomy over their bodies and, … Continue reading
The Magic of Non-Alcoholic Mixology
High Street Tonics, Eugene’s non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop, invites you out for a sober night on the town
Cheri Hammons was 8 years old when she made her first magic potion. She pulled the recipe from her favorite book, Freckle Juice by Judy … Continue reading
Diverse Business Directory Supports Local Work
Supporting diverse businesses in Lane County has never been easier
In 2020, Lane County created a Local Black-Owned Business Directory in response to “the racial awakening that was taking place worldwide,” says Shayna Higashi, the … Continue reading
The Filthy Filberts
Eugene’s gender-inclusive hockey team takes to the ice for the first time
Alongside the jerseys of National Hockey League teams like the New Jersey Devils, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins, a green, white and rainbow … Continue reading
Robyn Leslie Hatcher, 2000-2023
A free-spirited, multi-faceted musician and nationwide traveler
Robyn Leslie Hatcher was musically gifted and honed her talents on more than five different instruments, traveling across the country to satisfy her free spirit. … Continue reading
Insecurity Measures
The Hult Center and two other Eugene music venues use scanners from a company under fire for letting weapons slip by in schools
In October, Eugene’s Hult Center for the Performing Arts leased AI-powered security scanners for $170,000 a year to “ensure a secure environment.” However, the Massachusetts … Continue reading