My Dad’s Hometown
A place means so much more when you visit it often
Last April, I got a message from my mother that stopped me in my tracks. I was in the midst of writing the cover story … Continue reading
Kelly Kenoyer
Kelly Kenoyer was web editor and reporter for Eugene Weekly. She wrote about education, human rights, police and the city of Eugene.
Author: Kelly Kenoyer
Job Programs for Programmers
Tech companies want local students to fill their job openings
There are 418 tech companies registered in Lane County, and many of them are hiring, according to Allison Weatherly, the event coordinator for Technology Association … Continue reading
A Clearcut Protest
Possible McMansions near LCC cause concerns
Driving up 30th, you may have noticed a massive gash in the forest next to Lane Community College. The clearcut adjacent to LCC may soon … Continue reading
Choke on Smoke
The homeless can’t escape when the air outside is unhealthy
Walking through downtown last week was like trying to breathe underwater. The heavy smoke stung the eyes and turned even a casual stroll into intense … Continue reading
Not So Fast
Skinner descendant seeks end to city-county land swap
A descendant of Eugene Skinner — the founder of the city of Eugene — is seeking to prevent the proposed land swap for a new … Continue reading
A Taste of El Salvador
Bet you can't eat just one at Carlito's Pupuseria
Carlito’s Pupuseria’s modest cart sits on the lot of a used car dealership at Sixth and Polk. A newcomer might be overwhelmed by the expansive … Continue reading
Memorable Membrillo
Asian-influenced Peruvian cuisine that will knock your socks off
Membrillo seems to be the best of all worlds — a quirky, cozy, modern interior, chill music and attentive wait staff. And when the head … Continue reading
Tasty Tacos and Tremendous Tamales
Stay for seconds at cozy Mama Mayra's Kitchen
Walking up to Mama Mayra’s, the first thing you might notice is that it seems to be attached to someone’s home. The next thing you … Continue reading
Say Adieu to fees for ADUs
Springfield encourages construction of missing middle housing
The city of Springfield has temporarily waived certain fees it typically charges for the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are also known as … Continue reading
Women & Weed
The pot industry is full of entrepreneurial women
Most American businesses are led by men — only 7 percent of the CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies are women. Academics don’t fare much better. … Continue reading