Old Port, Newport
Hike to history and wildlife on the coast
In an old coastal town like Newport you expect a salty bayfront and quaint hotels. But by strolling a three-mile loop you’ll also find that … Continue reading
Culture
Last Minute Wrapping, Anyone?
Don’t fret the holiday chores — head to The Bier Stein Dec. 22–24 to get your wrapping done
It’s less than a week until Christmas, and you still haven’t done your holiday gift wrapping. Whatever shall you do? Sarah Firth, the general manager … Continue reading
Giving Guide!
Eugene Weekly’s annual effort to help you decide what nonprofits to support
There are so many ways Eugene Weekly readers give — your time, your donations of warm clothing that you drop off for the unhoused here at … Continue reading
Light Up the Long Night
Shift Community Cycles invites you to adorn your bicycle with lights and cruise through the Winter Solstice
The sun sets around 4:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 21, plunging Eugene into the longest night of the year. To celebrate, join Shift Community Cycle’s Winter … Continue reading
Learning Not to Snowboard
A trip to the slopes of Mount Hood
Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount … Continue reading
Food Fit for a Korean King
Tiger Mama is a Korean food restaurant that serves traditional dishes with healthy ingredients
In ancient Korea, royal feasts consisted of a vast array of dishes with up to 12 side dishes as offerings to support the king’s health … Continue reading
Freeze-Dried Luxury
Eugene chef and restaurateur makes fancy freeze-dried meals for hiking, van life, emergencies or forays into space
As a single mom of four, entrepreneur and established restaurateur who has opened eight restaurants in Mexico and Eugene — most recently Santo de la … Continue reading
Styr It Up
After three years as a food truck, Styr Kurbside Kitchen brings comfort food for Springfield
It’s 9 am on a Sunday when I walk into Styr Kurbside Kitchen. Music is blaring and NFL pregame shows are on the TV while … Continue reading
Wild Duck Legacy Lives On
Student-athlete ownership revives 27-year-old community cornerstone
After 27 years, Wild Duck Cafe, a campus-area community staple, closed in 2022 due to post-pandemic inflation. But Wild Duck made its elaborate comeback last … Continue reading
Putting the Queer in Corvallis
The sixth annual Queervallis Pride Pageant is Friday, Nov. 15, at Whiteside Theatre
“Drag is holy, drag saves lives and drag is a saving grace for many people, myself included,” says Dharma Mirza, Haus of Dharma’s mother. The … Continue reading