Born to Be Wild
EW heads to remote eastern Oregon to find and understand wild horses
Their stillness makes them almost imperceptible. But I know they are out there, so I cup my hands around my eyes and squint into the … 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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J.H. Baxter’s New Suits
Two lawsuits have been filed against the wood treatment plant in Eugene
For decades, families in west Eugene have shared concerns about J.H. Baxter ranging from the plant’s pollution filling the air and causing health problems to … Continue reading
Eugene City Council Discusses Community Safety Initiative Survey Results
The survey results show community prioritization of how to distribute tax funds
A recent survey about Eugene’s Community Safety Initiative (CSI) found that community members want the payroll tax funds to go towards less policing and more … Continue reading
Lane County’s Treasure Hunters
A local metal detecting club searches for underground items and helps return lost things to community members
It’s a warm spring day at Alton Baker Park. Trees are blossoming and a small breeze drifts through an empty field of grass. But local … Continue reading
New Building on the Block
A new mixed income development in downtown Eugene raises questions about architecture and affordability
The old, vacant Lane Community College building on Willamette Street might finally have a new destiny — being razed, paving the way for a mixed … Continue reading
Kim Roberts Repp: 1960-2021
The mother of five was proud of her family and loved cooking
Kim Roberts Repp will be remembered by her family for her larger-than-life personality. Born and raised in Cameron, Louisiana, Repp passed away in Eugene on … Continue reading
Rick Steves and Weed?
The famous travel writer and speaker brings a ‘European sensibility’ to advocating for marijuana legalization in the U.S.
Sometimes, Rick Steves wants to smoke a joint. And why not? The popular travel personality tells Eugene Weekly, it’s his right to do so, as … Continue reading
A New Arts Haven
The Eugene Ballet’s new Midtown Arts Center provides a space for dancers and other arts groups
In a final rehearsal, four Eugene Ballet dancers move across the floor in their new studio, polishing several spots in their routine. This room they … Continue reading
Fighting for Representation
Laural O’Rourke and Harry Sanger vie for a spot on the 4J school board
In a time when a pandemic has called attention to access to education, equity for people of color and more diversity in schools, every position … Continue reading
DeFazio Hosts Transit Roundtable
Local leaders joined the congressman in discussing the COVID support and rebuilding infrastructure
Congressman Peter DeFazio facilitated a virtual roundtable with local leaders April 7 to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on transportation and modernizing transit infrastructure in … Continue reading