Up the Ranks
Sarah Medary takes over as city manager pro tem
Sarah Medary has been a bit of a polymath when it comes to working for the city of Eugene. Now she is adding more to … Continue reading
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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Egan Warming Center on Standby
With 30-degree weather threatening to show up again this week, the Egan Warming Center will be on standby Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Friday, Nov. 22. … Continue reading
Highway to Sell
An artist is found guilty for selling his wares at Free Speech Plaza
Four months ago, Hedin Manus Brugh was ticketed for selling his art at Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza during Saturday Market without a permit — … Continue reading
Echoes from the Set
Fan of iconic Oregon cult classic films? Come listen to author and Oregon filmmaker Katherine Wilson, who will be reading from her memoir Echoes from … Continue reading
Addressing Climate Change with EWEB
Matt McRae of Our Children’s Trust runs for EWEB commissioner
From his position as a former trail leader at Yellowstone National Park to his current job as a policy strategist for Our Children’s Trust, Matt … Continue reading
Perpetual Plastics
Eugene proposes zero-waste laws, but activists claim there is a lack of enforcement
In an effort to limit the use of plastics in Eugene, the City Council is moving forward to create new laws promoting zero waste with … Continue reading
Eugene City Council Passes Abortion Resolution
Last night, the Eugene City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning abortion bans and committing the city to support abortion rights moving forward. The resolution … Continue reading
Best Local Politician
1. Peter DeFazio Representative, U.S. Congress. 2. Kitty Piercy Former mayor of Eugene. 3. Floyd Prozanski Senator, Oregon Legislature. Peter DeFazio says he didn’t imagine … Continue reading
Best Chinese Food
1. Kung Fu Bistro 2560 Willamette Street. 541-968-9258. Facebook.com/KungFuBistroEugene. 2. Lok Yaun 3000 W. 11th Avenue. 541.345-7448. 3. Lotus Garden Vegetarian Restaurant 810 Charnelton Street. 541-344-1928. LotusGardenVeg.com. Kung … Continue reading
The 15:17 to Congress
Oregon hero Alek Skarlatos takes on long-time incumbent Peter DeFazio in his campaign for Congress
Alek Skarlatos is not a typical congressional candidate. He is probably best known for The 15:17 to Paris, a Clint Eastwood movie based on a … Continue reading