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Culture: Page 164

My Pet Alpaca Gave Birth to a 19-pound Baby

Not to mention one big-ass placenta and plenty of stress for her owner

Culture 7 years ago

The ominous text messages from the alpaca farmhand started around 1:30 pm on June 1.  “Something is up with Shimmer,” read the first text.  I … Continue reading →

Let’s Speak to the Animals

Some pets can actually talk back— in words

Culture 7 years ago

Consider a member of the parrot family. These smart, sassy birds — the family includes everything from small parakeets to giant colorful macaws — not … Continue reading →

Political Pup

Peter DeFazio brings home a rescue dog

Culture 7 years ago

When politicians visit Eugene Weekly’s offices for endorsement interviews, I have been known to judge them on how they interact with my dogs, who snuggle … Continue reading →

EW’s Annual Pet Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to our contest winners

Culture 7 years ago

Hospitality beyond World Cup Host Cities

Thousands of miles from the closest host city, Russian people’s kindness continues to impress

BlogCulture 7 years ago

I may be a rapid soccer fan, but I’m also an environmental and indigenous peoples’ rights advocate, so I couldn’t resist the temptation of visiting … Continue reading →

Nothing is Certain but Weed and (back) Taxes

Eugene’s crowded marijuana market still faces financial questions

CannabisNews 7 years ago

When you walk into one of Eugene or Springfield’s 68 marijuana retailers, you will see shelves full of green. In the back offices, though, their … Continue reading →

Exclaiming Environmental Excitement

Plaintiffs of a landmark environmental lawsuit will take the stage for a spoken word performance at OCF

Culture 7 years ago

Although it takes place near Veneta, Oregon Country Fair is inherently a very Eugene thing: weird, wacky, peaceful and creative — all descriptors Eugene, and … Continue reading →

Geums Old and New

Time for some fresh plant introductions

Gardening 7 years ago

When it comes to plant buying, I tend to be resistant to new introductions. I generally stick with varieties that have a track record in … Continue reading →

A Fair Shakedown on Security

How OCF keeps the peace during the weekend

Culture 7 years ago

When tens of thousands of people gather in a field over the course of this long weekend in July and continue to circumnavigate the infinity … Continue reading →

The Baker County Blazers

County pulls in high weed retail sales per capita

BlogCannabis 7 years ago

Maybe they should call it “Baked” County. Baker County’s marijuana retail sales from 2017 brought in more than $16 million. Considering their population, that means, … Continue reading →

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