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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
When Ashley Carr, a Black woman and local mental health therapist, found out songwriter and musician Kendrick Lamar had been removed from some Eugene School … Continue reading
After six years couch surfing in different local government buildings, Eugene lost its squatters rights and is now officially homeless. The declaration came in a … Continue reading
When it comes to homelessness, keeping even a few people off the streets and getting them out of emergency shelters helps both individual people and … Continue reading
It’s a busy spring for Eugene School District 4J. As schools and students transition from virtual learning to hybrid in-person instruction for the first time … Continue reading
Making your own drinks, as it turns out, is a lot like dating — everyone has their own taste, what works well for some won’t … Continue reading
Hazel Dai died in Eugene on Jan. 8, at 49 years old. She is believed to be the first person in Lane County to die … Continue reading
With support from the Biden administration, Rep. Peter DeFazio says Congress is moving forward on some important pieces of legislation — tackling green infrastructure, COVID-19 … Continue reading
J.H. Baxter, a wood treatment plant in west Eugene with a history of environmental problems, was fined $223,440 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality … Continue reading
There are already limited places for the unhoused to set up camp legally in Eugene, and now Westmoreland Park, located off 18th Avenue and Chambers … Continue reading
During a meeting on Feb. 5 with President Joe Biden, Rep. Peter DeFazio sat alongside other House Democratic leadership to discuss the next COVID-19 relief … Continue reading