Itty Bitty Boutique
Kids will outgrow clothes, bikes and toys faster than parents can keep up. Kathie Fischer learned this after her first child was born. “It just … Continue reading
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Just Blaze It
The silver tower outside of Hayward will bring together Eugene’s favorite pastimes: track and field — and weed
The Olympic torch lighting signifies the start of the games, but when track and field events are underway for the World Athletics Championships this summer … Continue reading
Brick by Brick
Eugene and Springfield unveil new city districts to attract young people looking for housing
Eugene has the Whit, full of funky businesses and beer, and the city has the Market District, home to Fifth Street Public Market. But Eugene … Continue reading
No City Hall Saves Eugene
Congress’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection revealed a plot to invade Eugene’s City Hall to overturn local votes for Biden.
On Jan. 6, 2021, many Americans were glued to their screens, watching thousands of people attempt an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol as Congress certified … Continue reading
Back to Basics
A longtime rural gardener finds the secret to success is to aim low
Every year about this time, I look out at the garden that takes up a large swath of our property next to the house, and … Continue reading
Sandi T. O’Brien — In Memoriam, After the Holiday Farm Fire
What began as a simple “girls weekend” at a cabin on the McKenzie River became a love affair with a tiny half-mile nature walk at … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Presents Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
2022 Evergreen Tattoo Expo
If I were ever to sit down and get inked by a tattoo artist, the design would be simple — just nine cat paw prints, … Continue reading
10 Who Made a Difference
A toast to the remarkable women who made Eugene what it is today
We’re smack in the middle of Women’s History Month, a national tradition begun during the Jimmy Carter administration, and it’s time for a thought experiment. … Continue reading
Creating Some ‘Buzz’
Thinking Tree Spirits and Save the Bee release ‘Bee’s Knees’ collaboration
The bee’s knees is a classic cocktail consisting of gin, lemon juice and honey. The recipe has been revamped with local distillery Thinking Tree Spirits … Continue reading