Becoming the Electric (Bike) City
Agencies in Eugene are working to get residents on e-bikes
The Eugene Water and Electric Board celebrated Earth Day April 22 with a plan to give people green to buy an e-bike: a $300 e-bike … Continue reading
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To Market, To Market
The city went all-in on the Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza. But what does that mean for other projects in the town’s center and for the downtown budget?
It’s raining in downtown Eugene on a Saturday in early March. You need spring mix, carrots, celery and leeks to make a side salad for … Continue reading
Vol. 1, No. 1
Eugene Weekly turns 40 this fall. We’ll look back this year at four decades of covering Eugene arts, entertainment and politics
On Thursday, Sept. 16, 1982, a new publication hit the streets of Eugene and Springfield. What’s Happening — as Eugene Weekly was called then — … Continue reading
Anika Bliss Jamison: 1998-2022
She was a traveling soul remembered for her free, creative spirit
Though she was always on the move, those who knew Anika Bliss Jamison speak of her warm, free spirit, her ear for music, her faith … Continue reading
Primary Blues
Early results from May 17 Election Day show tight local races, decisive party nominations for state and federal candidates
Throughout the U.S., most of former President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates are winning their races. In Oregon, a conservative wave is present in local nonpartisan … Continue reading
A Loveall for Guns
Lane County Commission Candidate David Loveall carried firearm during 2020 Black Lives Matter-related protest in Springfield
As hundreds of protesters peacefully marched through Springfield during June 6, 2020, Black Lives Matter-related protest, the group avoided the city’s Main Street, intimidated by … Continue reading
Burnin’ Love
Incumbent Joe Berney and political newbie David Loveall spar for Springfield’s Lane County commission seat
Tensions have been high during public debates for the position representing Springfield on the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. That was on display at … Continue reading
Endorsements at a Glance
EW’s election recommendations for Democratic and primary races
By Eugene Weekly staff and editorial board National Races Democratic Primary Congress Senate Ron Wyden, incumbent Brent Thompson William E. Barlow III U.S. Representative, 4th … Continue reading
Election Extra
Governor's race Q&A
Nearly three dozen candidates for governor are vying for their parties’ nomination in the May 17 primary election. In addition to reading Eugene Weekly‘s own … Continue reading
Elementary, My Dear Oak Hill
Small private school Oak Hill School closes its high school, citing refocus on lower grades
School’s out for high school students at the small private Oak Hill School. The pre-K-12 grade school is closing its high school grades, capping its … Continue reading