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We’re sorry to see the Ashland Tidings (formerly the Daily Tidings) disappear and merge with a renamed Medford Mail-Tribune. The papers’ ownership, Rosebud Media, announced … Continue reading
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Here’s a rumor we like: Dawn Lesley is considering a run against Jay Bozievich in 2022 for Lane County Commissioner. She came within about 70 … Continue reading
Breasts Still Obscene in Eugene
Gender-progressive yoga studio outlaws topless woman
By Sydney Bradley When I entered the studio in downtown Eugene, I knew it was first-string. The teacher gave me an eye-gazey welcome and vines … Continue reading
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Every year we at Eugene Weekly think our latest interns are the greatest journalism interns ever. And every year, we are correct. The journalists the … Continue reading
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Kudos to Rick Steves for his July 3 PBS travel show on the Alps. He often mentioned global climate change and what it is doing … Continue reading
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Lane County and the Pacific Northwest endured record-breaking hot weather this past week — with the Eugene Airport recording 111 degrees at 5 pm, June 27. … Continue reading
A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019
My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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Remembering Summer
Ditch the gas powered yard tools to save silence and the environment
By Brenda Kame’enui Remember when summer Was sunshine and crickets? Kids in the street And fences in pickets? Today many days Are powered by tools … Continue reading
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In what could be a memorable score in NCAA history, the collegiate athletic system lost 9-0 against student-athletes. On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
Pride Month
LGBTQ+ people and the city of Eugene
In June, LGBTQ+ communities and allies across the nation celebrate Pride Month. In Eugene, Pride in the Park will be celebrated on August 14 at … Continue reading
College Hill 607
The reservoir will soon go away as will its iconic views and open space
The historic, lichen-covered wall of College Hill reservoir 607 stretches for an entire block on Lincoln Street. An aging plaque on the wall tells the … Continue reading
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We were heartbroken to hear that Lawanda Manning passed away Friday, June 11. She was state Sen. James Manning’s wife, legislative staffer and, as the … Continue reading
Pride Rising
Planned Parenthood is committed to the LGBTQ+ community
by Becca Hill (they/them) This Pride Month and every month, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is proud to honor the diversity, strength, resilience and joy … Continue reading