Jane Dods
Born in Hollywood, California, Jane Dods is the daughter of a New Zealand sheep farmer who crossed the Pacific to visit his brother, an extra … Continue reading
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New Boot Goofin’
Former University of Oregon athlete launches her second local business
A former Division I University of Oregon basketball player and Eugene native celebrated the third anniversary of success with her business, Bando’s Clothing & Goods, … Continue reading
The Mam of Oregon
An essay on the new nomads of American society
How many newcomers need to come to our country intending to stay before we see them as future citizens rather than “immigrants?” Though they come … Continue reading
Homes on the High Plateau
The real estate market looks tight in 2025
This holiday season brings scant cheer for Lane County residents trying to buy a home. Home prices are on a plateau — a frighteningly high … Continue reading
I Dream of Eugene
Dreams of Eugene, Lane County and Oregon’s future
As 2025 kicks off, rather than just be filled with trepidation, Eugene Weekly decided to bring back an annual tradition of filling our pages with … Continue reading
Royally Empty
Deal on horizon for Springfield’s empty Royal Caribbean call center?
Five years ago, Royal Caribbean turned out the lights and locked the doors at its Springfield call center, after laying off all the facility’s hundreds … Continue reading
Sadness, Despair and Anger
A protest interrupts the annual Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day Memorial Service Dec. 21
Being homeless, especially in Eugene, means being on the move. They shift from one spot to another, moving their tents, their possessions, perhaps a bike … Continue reading
The Weekly’s Future
Owners of the paper are working to ensure its path forward as a community news source
With the death of Anita Johnson, an ownership shift is in the works for Eugene Weekly. But you — our loyal readers — won’t be … Continue reading
Opposing the Rock Pit
Oakridge residents continue the nearly decade-long battle against the construction of a quarry on TV Butte
“I have been working on opposing this rock pit for the last nine years,” Oakridge resident Kathy Pokorny says. “My daughter asked me the other … Continue reading
Major Franklin Boulevard Project Ahead
UO works on land lease to Portland developer
Arm in arm, a Portland firm and the University of Oregon are moving ahead with what would be the biggest redevelopment project at the UO … Continue reading