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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

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A Rainbow During the Storm

Black Lives Matter protesters continue to take action against racism and police brutality

News 5 years ago

On the morning of Juneteenth, a group of people met in front of the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse at 5 am and began outlining letters … Continue reading →

Ulterior Motives

Police officers can infiltrate protests in different ways to get information

News 5 years ago

Black Lives Matter protest organizer Rachel Camarena was planning an event when Eugene Police Lt. Doug Mozan reached out to her from his personal Facebook, … Continue reading →

Sarah Medary Appointed as Eugene City Manager

The vote was passed unanimously by the Eugene City Council

BlogNews 5 years ago

During the June 15 City Council Work Session, Sarah Medary was unanimously appointed as the new Eugene city manager in an 8-0 vote. She had … Continue reading →

Do Not Enter?

Eugene’s Trespass Letter of Consent Program and its trespass laws are confusing

News 5 years ago

Trespassing laws have long been used to cite the unhoused lingering on a sidewalk or others sitting under building eaves and stairways.  But with the … Continue reading →

Not Ready for the Risk

Lane County’s nursing homes may be ill prepared for the pandemic

News 5 years ago

Lane County’s nursing homes are the second worst in the state for health inspection deficiencies. Yet because of COVID-19, it’s not clear how they are … Continue reading →

Exposed, But Not Protected

Union says essential workers at local hospitals are not receiving COVID-19 benefits

News 5 years ago

When Aaron Green, a nursing assistant at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, got sick with what he believed was COVID-19 while working with infected patients, he expected … Continue reading →

Solidarity Forever

Mayoral Candidate Zondie Zinke wants to use her campaign to empower citizens

News 5 years ago

Zondie Zinke was inspired to run for Eugene mayor after watching the 2020 State of the City speech. She says she didn’t  agree with incumbent … Continue reading →

Giving After Loss 

After losing his wife to the virus, a Eugene COVID-19 survivor donates plasma to help others

News 5 years ago

Brian Alexander was the third person to test positive for COVID-19 in Lane County. But he didn’t know he had the virus until after his … Continue reading →

Hitting the Brakes

Eugene Parking Services adjust to COVID-19 revenue loss

News 5 years ago

For once, there are plenty of parking spaces in downtown Eugene and near the University of Oregon. Finding a spot to park no longer takes … Continue reading →

Evolve to the Occasion

Evolve Fitness wants to keep you and your kids in shape during COVID-19

Culture 5 years ago

All you need to stay in shape during the pandemic is a mat, a computer and — your kids? Evolve Fitness Studio is hosting online … Continue reading →

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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

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