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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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Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting

A Feb. 1 Eugene School District 4J board meeting becomes tense after Laural O’Rourke says the board is engaging in possibly illegal communication methods

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

What should have been an ordinary meeting of the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors quickly turned into tense debate with concerns about public … Continue reading →

From Jungle Cruise to Oregon Legislature

Dan Rayfield hasn’t had the typical politician’s life, but he says that’s provided him with a different perspective as House speaker 

News 2 years ago

Being speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives isn’t Dan Rayfield’s first leadership job. In 1997, Rayfield worked as a skipper of Disney World’s Jungle … Continue reading →

Eugene’s City Hall Riviera

The city says buying the former EWEB building will cost $12 million and could lead to exciting developments

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

Eugene is buying a riverfront home.  At a Jan. 30 special meeting, the Eugene City Council voted 7-1, with Councilor Emily Semple dissenting, to purchase … Continue reading →

Witching Hour

Psychedelic rock band Frankie and the Witch Fingers makes Eugene debut at Old Nick’s Pub

BlogEW-ExtraMusic 2 years ago

Few bands can match the pleasantly violent assault on the ears of The Stooges’ 1973 classic Raw Power. But Frankie and the Witch Fingers can … Continue reading →

Homecoming

Former Café 440 chef Katie Nordgren returns to Bier Stein after 14 years

Chow 2 years ago

For 14 years, head chef Katie Nordgren ran the kitchen of the popular restaurant Café 440. When the restaurant closed its doors in August 2022, … Continue reading →

When Bad Gets Good

The worst movie in the world —  The Room — to be screened, featuring in-person Q&A with leading actor at Corvallis’ Whiteside Theater 

Film 2 years ago

The first time I watched The Room, it was on the late-night network Adult Swim sometime in the late ’00s. As the credits rolled, my … Continue reading →

Next Measure

With a job change on horizon, Francesco Lecce-Chong reflects on his time with Eugene Symphony

ArtsBlogMusic 2 years ago

For more than six years, Francesco Lecce-Chong has been an exuberant leading figure of the Eugene Symphony. When conducting concerts, he enthusiastically shares the history … Continue reading →

Strictly Classical

Eugene Symphony fills Jan. 19 concert with 18th century music 

Music 2 years ago

Eugene Symphony is sticking with the classics for its Jan. 19 concert. The orchestra takes on some of the biggest names of the Classical era, … Continue reading →

The People’s Congressman

From wrestling mat to the House floor, DeFazio says he ended his congressional career on top

News 2 years ago

Wrestling is in Congressman Peter DeFazio’s blood. He grew up in the sport, and his father is enshrined in its hall of fame. And wrestling, … Continue reading →

A Slice of Downtown

Slice Pizzeria and Bar takes over former Sizzle Pie downtown spot

ChowNews 2 years ago

The smell of pizza has returned to the corner of Willamette and Broadway.  Months after Portland-based pizza chain Sizzle Pie vacated its downtown location, Slice … 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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