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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

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Among the Flock

Springfield pastor is retiring but will continue to work as a homeless advocate

News 3 years ago

For the past decade, Pastor June Fothergill led the flock at Ebbert United Methodist Church in Springfield. But when she wasn’t leading services or delivering … Continue reading →

Fiesta Cultural

Culture 3 years ago

Lane County’s two-months long Fiesta Cultural, where Latino art takes over local exhibits, kicks off at the First Friday ArtWalk on Sept. 2. It’s a … Continue reading →

Doggone Vet Access

When you’re in a pinch, finding a vet can be tough — but an animal hospital expansion could soon help

Culture 3 years ago

A pet emergency happens to even the most diligent and caring owners. One minute your dog is sleeping on the couch and a second later he … Continue reading →

Sam Brown: 1958-2022

A guitar player who performed outside the downtown Eugene Post Office, Brown is remembered for being kind and thoughtful

NewsObituary 3 years ago

Sam Brown could often be found playing his acoustic guitar connected to an amplifier outside of the downtown Eugene Post Office. Brown, who was homeless, … Continue reading →

Unionizing Mission Driven Work

CAHOOTS, HOOTS at White Bird are unionizing in hopes of retaining and recruiting workers through better benefits and working conditions

News 3 years ago

During 2020, White Bird’s CAHOOTS program hit the mainstream as an alternative model to law enforcement. It saw countless stories in publications from People Magazine … Continue reading →

Weird Royalty

“Raining” SLUG Queen wants you to free your quirky self

Culture 3 years ago

Twelve years ago, Alyssa Buttons-Garten was in a printmaking class at Lane Community College. Her instructor told her that she dresses and acts like a … Continue reading →

Firehouse Blues

After a decade of hosting arts events, the house venue Whit Firehouse faces the end

News 3 years ago

The signature skull and crossbones flag of the Whit flies at half staff outside of the old Whiteaker Firehouse, which has served as an arts … Continue reading →

Sessions to Close at End of October

Owner cites the pandemic as the “final nail”

ArtsBlogEW-ExtraMusic 3 years ago

For the past seven and a half years, Sessions Music Hall’s stage has seen performances from the likes of legendary punk groups to folk and … Continue reading →

Keep Pushing

Eugene’s skateboard community is advocating for mental health care after the deaths of two local skaters

Culture 3 years ago

On any given day the Washington Jefferson Skatepark is filled with noise. It’s noise that may sound random or chaotic for the uninitiated, but a … Continue reading →

The Legend of Stinkfoot

Tribute band Stinkfoot Orchestra stays true to the work of Frank Zappa

Music 3 years ago

Frank Zappa is one of the few artists who captured a wide spectrum of musical genres. His work includes avant garde classical, doo wop, rock … Continue reading →

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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

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