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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.

Author: Henry Houston

Weed and Banking Up in Smoke?

Local marijuana retailers struggle with green money due to federal regulations

Cannabis 7 years ago

Marijuana has been legal in Oregon for recreational use since 2015, and retail stores have been offering customers weed here since 2017. But marijuana-related businesses … Continue reading →

High Time for a Holiday

A journey through Eugene's 4/20 weekend

CannabisMusic 7 years ago

Every time Christmas rolls around, people start talking about the “War on Christmas” and how they feel under attack for saying “Merry Christmas.” So they … Continue reading →

Berney, Leiken debate for Commission Seat

Leiken turns up for Springfield City Club

News 7 years ago

Joe Berney and current Lane County Commissioner Sid Leiken finally had their debate — since Leiken was a no-show at the Springfield Latinx Forum in … Continue reading →

Snoopy and the Wiz

"The largest 4/20 celebration in the world" hits Eugene

Music 7 years ago

Maybe it’s a 4/20 miracle. Or just a benefit of legalized marijuana. Regardless, it’s going to be a 4/20 weekend to remember when Snoop Dogg … Continue reading →

Springfield Feels the Bern(ey)

Joe Berney challenges longtime Springfield politician Sid Leiken for county commission seat

News 7 years ago

Who knew there would be so much excitement in a county commissioner campaign? But somehow Joe Berney drums up support like another politician whose name … Continue reading →

A Boxing Sanctuary

Boxing club in Springfield offers youth direction

News 8 years ago

Heron Mendez is nearly 70 years old. He thinks. He’s not sure. But what he does know is that he’s been boxing since he was … Continue reading →

Auditing City Hall

Charter amendment would establish independent auditor’s office to save city money

News 8 years ago

A large calendar sits on Bonny McCornack’s dinner table. She looks at it, expecting a long process ahead for submitting a ballot measure to the … Continue reading →

Springfield Issues Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Mayor’s last-minute change from a resolution surprises community members

News 8 years ago

Mayor’s last-minute change from a resolution surprises community members By Henry Houston After nearly six months of discussion, Springfield will join dozens of cities nationwide, … Continue reading →

Springfield Purchases Police Armored Suburban

Police compare it to a mom’s soccer van

News 9 years ago

It’s a no-brainer for Springfield Councilor and Lane County Sheriff’s deputy Joe Pishioneri that the Springfield Police Department should purchase a police-armored Suburban. “It’s nothing … 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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