Combat Comedy
Content warning: Steph Tolev is filthy and fabulous
Steph Tolev wants you to Google her name before you buy tickets to one of her four shows Jan. 17 and 18 at Olsen Run … Continue reading
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Dying Well
Hospice: making the hardest part of life easier
When Carolyn Peacock-Biggs hopped on Zoom for an interview, she radiated joy, so it was hard to imagine given the news she had received. Twenty … Continue reading
Position 7 Still Open
Continued vacancy on Lane Community College Board of Education stirs concern
Lane Community College’s Board of Education is facing growing criticism after failing to appoint a replacement for a member who resigned in November 2024. Despite … Continue reading
The Weekly’s Top Reads
Eugene Weekly’s top stories of the year, as measured by web traffic
At Eugene Weekly, we don’t measure a story’s success by clicks — our all-time most-read story is about women being exploited via sex trafficking, and we’re … Continue reading
Cutting Back Corporate Campaign Contributions
HB 4024, passed in the Oregon Legislature in 2024 outlines limits to be implemented in 2027
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey says public trust in our democratic institutions is dropping. “This trust is the foundation of our country and … Continue reading
Remembering Anita
Eugene Weekly staff, friends and community members remember the longtime Weekly owner
Anita Johnson, the majority owner of Eugene Weekly and the driving force behind this newspaper’s dedication to public service and community journalism, died of cancer … Continue reading
Mayor’s statement regarding the Homeless Persons Remembrance Day Memorial Service
As mayor, I am the face and voice of the city. Both anger and praise are directed at me on this and other issues. It … Continue reading
Bigfoot Unfair Labor Charge
Teamsters union filed nine unfair labor charges against Bigfoot Beverages, including that the company illegally decertified the union
Teamsters Locals 206 and 324 filed their combined ninth unfair labor practice charge against Bigfoot Beverages on Dec. 9. Both unions alleged the Eugene-based regional … Continue reading
Fahey Goes to School
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey discusses gun violence and upcoming legislative session with Eugene School District 4J school board members, teachers and students
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey visited the Eugene School District 4J office Dec. 18 to outline housing and behavioral health goals for the … Continue reading
Character Development
TikTok star and standup comedian Leah Rudick performs in Eugene
There’s something familiar about L.A.-based comedian Leah Rudick because, during the pandemic, Rudick went viral on TikTok with characters like “Wealthy Woman,” combining a rich … Continue reading