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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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OK, Boomer?

Former Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust challenges state Rep. Boomer Wright

News 3 years ago

State Rep. Boomer Wright of Florence almost had an uncontested general election. But at the last minute, former Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust decided to … Continue reading →

Lady Stardust

Oregon Contemporary Theatre’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a flawless production 

Theater 3 years ago

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is one of those special works that earmark a chapter of my life. During my high school senior year and … Continue reading →

Best New downtown beer bar and bottle shop 

Staff Picks 3 years ago

A Beer Club 472 W. 7th Avenue. Ste 5. 541-636-3094. ABeerClub.com.  Walking into A Beer Club, located at Washington and 7th, the first thing you’ll … Continue reading →

Mystery Greenwashing

A pro-Green Party flyer supported by a mysterious funding source draws condemnation

BlogEW-ExtraNews 3 years ago

“Reject Val Hoyle,” reads a flyer sent to many residents in Eugene-Springfield and other cities in the 4th Congressional District. “She’s with them, not us!”  … Continue reading →

Best Latin American food

Best of Eugene 3 years ago

Nelson’s in the Whit and Nelson’s Taqueria 394 Blair Blvd. 541-844-8404; NelsonsInTheWhit.com; Nelsons-Taqueria.Business.Site.  Tacovore 530 Blair Blvd. 541-735-3518. TacovorePNW.com.  El Buen Sabor 650 Blair Blvd. … Continue reading →

Best Barbecue

Best of Eugene 3 years ago

1. Rackhouse BBQ 207 Madison St. 541-285-0518. TheRackHouseBBQ.com. 2. Paper Plate BBQ 263 Mill St. 541-606-2130. PaperPlateBBQ.com. 3. Hole in the Wall 3200 W. 11th … Continue reading →

Best Bartender 

Best of Eugene 3 years ago

1. Thor Slaughter (Akira) 359 Mill St. 458-205-8288. AkiraEugene.com. 2. Steve Salazar (barTini bistro) 1203 Willamette, ste. 130. 541-359-1235. Facebook.com/bartinibistro/. 3. Abby Young (Nelson’s in … Continue reading →

Best of Eugene 2022-2023

Culture 3 years ago

Death, taxes and Eugene Weekly’s Best Of. Those are three things you can’t avoid in life, no matter how hard you try. And it’s not … Continue reading →

The Johnson Treatment

Two longtime Senate colleagues view Betsy Johnson as a bold legislator, but disagree about what she might do as governor 

News 3 years ago

Referencing the state of Oregon’s motto, gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson has said along the campaign trail that, without party allegiance, she would fly with her … Continue reading →

Best Indie bookstore

Best of Eugene 3 years ago

1. Tsunami Books 2585 Willamette. 541-345-8986. TsunamiBooks.org. 2. Smith Family 525 Willamette. 541-343-4717. SmithFamilyBookstore.com. 3. Books With Pictures 99 W. Broadway, C. 541-485-1048. BooksWithPictures.com. Whenever … 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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