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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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City Hall on the River

After years of waffling, the city goes after former EWEB Building on riverfront

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

The city of Eugene could soon have a City Hall with a view of the Willamette River.  On the afternoon of Jan. 18, Eugene Water … Continue reading →

The Farr Side of Lane County Leadership

Lane County commissioners buck usual rotation of board leadership, re-elect Pat Farr as chair

EW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

The Lane County Board of County Commissioners showed a glimpse into its new dynamics as it argued over whom to elect as chair of the … Continue reading →

Not Going Flat

A Biden administration executive order leads U.S. Forest Service to withdraw plans to sell timber in a mature forest 

News 2 years ago
A clearcut forest outside of Cottage Grove, Oregon.

The U.S. Forest Service ended 2022 with a decision that local environmentalists are celebrating.  The federal agency decided to withdraw its plans for the Flat … Continue reading →

Notorious White Supremacist Back in Jail

Shortly after EW reports on his attempt to promote a metal festival near Bend, Jacob Laskey lands in Deschutes County Jail

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

Less than 48 hours after Eugene Weekly reported on notorious white supremacist Jacob Laskey’s attempt to promote a black metal festival called Murder Fest near … Continue reading →

Pickleball Elbow Room

Pickleball is an accessible sport that continues to soar in popularity in Lane County, and its fanatics have sights set on new complex at Lane Community College

Sports 2 years ago
Pickleballers play a game on a personal backyard court near Fern Ridge Reservoir.

On a crisp fall weekday, Meadow Park near downtown Springfield is filled with people playing pickleball. Walking toward the courts, the signature “pop” of a … Continue reading →

An Ode to Joy

Sang Joo Knudtson, aka Joy, owner of Brail’s Restaurant, dies at 66 

News 2 years ago

For more than 20 years, owner and operator Sang Joo Knudtson (aka Joy) has been the face of Brail’s Restaurant, a popular American diner with … Continue reading →

White Supremacist Jacob Laskey Promoting Black Metal Festival

Despite court orders to leave white supremacy, Laskey is sharing old photos on Instagram, promoting music festival in Bend

EW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

Notorious white supremacist Jacob Laskey is active online again, trying to promote a black metal music festival in Bend and sharing old photos of himself … Continue reading →

Supreme Housing Justice

New downtown affordable housing opens thanks to both a private developer and public funding 

News 2 years ago
A photo of a new affordable housing development located at 11th and Lincoln in Eugene, Oregon.

A private developer and local nonprofits worked together to promote a new apartment building on 11th and Lincoln to Latino households in the community.  The project’s … Continue reading →

 The Long and Winding Noodle

Stretched at ColdFire Brewing focuses on popular Chinese street food, biang biang noodles

ChowFood Cart of the MonthNews 2 years ago

When Stretched food cart owner Jason Jaime first had a bite of the long flat biang biang noodle, it was the start of what he … Continue reading →

Saving 30th Avenue

Called a dangerous road, 30th will see safety improvements after Lane County commissioners OK it

BlogEW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

Lane County government is trying to address its most dangerous road — 30th Avenue — through traffic easements to reduce car crashes and improvements to … 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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