A Handful of Hardy Geraniums
Since I ranted earlier this spring about a geranium species you do not want in your garden, it seems only fair to feature some of … Continue reading
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New Figs on the Block
Bricks and Minifigs brings Lego resale to Eugene’s Whiteaker district
Bins piled high with brightly colored Lego bricks are the focal point of Bricks and Minifigs, a recent addition to Eugene’s Whiteaker district. Brian Aljian, … Continue reading
Weed and Banking Up in Smoke?
Local marijuana retailers struggle with green money due to federal regulations
Marijuana has been legal in Oregon for recreational use since 2015, and retail stores have been offering customers weed here since 2017. But marijuana-related businesses … Continue reading
First Dance with Mary Jane
A marijuana newbie goes shopping at a local weed joint
Tyler Banks, budtender at Moss Crossing, a weed dispensary located in Eugene’s Friendly Street neighborhood, wants you to know it’s OK if you don’t know … Continue reading
Stirring the Political Pot
As the marijuana industry grows, so does its poltical power
The pot lobby. No, it’s not the waiting area where you sit around before boarding a flight on planet pot. Wacky weed, the devil’s lettuce, … Continue reading
Rose City Rollers Revamped
Portland’s Rose City Rollers, including new captain and all-star athlete Bonnie Thunders, to compete in Eugene tournament this weekend
Some of the nation’s — and the world’s — best roller derby teams are cruising into town for the annual Big O tournament this weekend, … Continue reading
High Time for a Holiday
A journey through Eugene's 4/20 weekend
Every time Christmas rolls around, people start talking about the “War on Christmas” and how they feel under attack for saying “Merry Christmas.” So they … Continue reading
A Beacon of Green for Idaho
The legalization of pot in a tiny Oregon town is followed by more drug seizures in Idaho
In Eastern Oregon, where marijuana dispensaries are scarce, a shop called 420ville sits quietly in the town of Huntington as an oasis for out-of-state customers. … Continue reading
Stumble In
Sometimes you need a little blacklight
Let me pose a scenario: You stumble through a doorway near the University of Oregon bookstore, possibly extremely baked. Because sometimes you need somewhere to … Continue reading
Deepak Chopra at the Hult Center
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, host Meerah Powell talks with doctor, author and advocate for integrative medicine Deepak Chopra. Chopra is speaking at The Hult Center on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Make sure to grab a print issue of Eugene Weekly in its little red boxes every Thursday or check us out online at www.eugeneweekly.com.