What About Second Breakfast?
One pie to rule them all
Looking for a Hobbit-themed dining experience for the most precious of patrons? Second Breakfast Pies is a local brunch place that offers just that for … Continue reading
Culture: Page 5
Kneading a Community
UO alum transformed an entrepreneurship project into one of Eugene’s only gluten-free bread bakeries, bringing artisanal bread back to those who thought they’d never enjoy it again
Fig & Bean Bakery owner Finn Mifsud fires up two ovens, baking throughout her mornings to prepare orders for wholesale. The bakery is only open … Continue reading
Ojisan’s Ramen Finds a New Home in Downtown Eugene
From food truck beginnings to a permanent spot at 150 West Broadway, the family-owned ramen shop enters a new era
After years of running food trucks up and down the Willamette Valley, Ojisan’s Ramen has found its home. The family-owned business, which got its start … Continue reading
Morsels
Tidbits of Lane County food news
• Claim 52 is making a big move to the former WildCraft Cider Works 232 Lincoln Street building. And the brewery — known for its … Continue reading
Linn County Loop
Hike to waterfalls and birds near Lebanon
What’s it gonna take to get you to Lebanon? This old Linn County mill town is not usually an adventure destination, unless you’re into bowling … Continue reading
It’s eug!
Eugene Weekly rebrands for the digital age
Posted 2025-04-01 Look out, Eugene! The eug is here! Again and again, readers in Lane County have made it clear — they want local news … Continue reading
eug Expands to port, cruz
Publisher of eug announced April 1 that the local paper would become a bit less local
Posted 2025-04-01 By spring 2026, eug plans to launch affiliate papers in two alt-weekly news deserts: Portland, Oregon, and Santa Cruz, California. The affiliate papers, … Continue reading
Mapping for MAGA
Lane County Commission votes to rename the Willamette Valley
Posted 2025-04-01 After a contentious two-hour discussion during an unannounced meeting on Wednesday, the Lane County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to rename the … Continue reading
Eugene Introduces ‘Speed Hump Studios’ Pilot Program
New initiative reclassifies asphalt mounds as “micro-dwellings” to simultaneously address student housing concerns and traffic calming
Posted 2025-04-01 Amid skyrocketing housing costs and perpetual budget constraints, Eugene urban planners unveiled an innovative solution designating the city’s extensive network of speed humps … Continue reading
City-County Drag Battle
Eugene pushes back on the Lane County Commission’s drag ban
Posted 2025-04-01 After the Lane County Commission voted 3-0 on April 1 to ban drag shows in Eugene, Eugene city councilors pushed back — pointing out … Continue reading