The Paws behind the Powerful
A bird’s eye view of Lane County’s mayors and their pets
Mayor of Eugene Kaarin Knudson says, “‘The fifth member of our family,’ is probably the best way to describe him.” Running a city is no … Continue reading
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Homeless Pets of Eugene
How local efforts from volunteers, shelters and donations can save pets’ lives
Homelessness isn’t specific to humans — pets experience it each and every day throughout the community, too. The National Alliance to End Homelessness conducted a … Continue reading
My Pitbull Ate Your Newspaper
Photo contests, vet bills and even a couple cats
As Weekly photographer Eve Weston was doing a photo shoot for this week’s cover, a man hollered from a truck driving by our bright red … Continue reading
Where You Can Bare
How to get away with being nude (legally)
By Corin Antonio and Eve Weston Are you someone that walks around their home naked? Ever wondered: Can I legally walk around outside naked? If … Continue reading
Thriving Willies
The Willamettans is a local nudist club that was officially established in 1953. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions.
If you drive through Springfield and onto Highway 126, and then keep driving, you’ll get to a long, beautiful winding road. You’ll drive deep into … Continue reading
Vibrant Thai Street Food Spices It Up
Innovating and authentic, paired with impeccable service, Kai Asian Street Food fills the city with its style
From the deep south of Hat Yai, Thailand, to Eugene’s Van Buren Street, the tree-shaded food cart immediately began growing in the community after opening … Continue reading
Keeping Up With Tech
Seniors are learning how to use their devices and stay safe on the internet
Let’s be honest, technology can be frustrating. And it can be even more so for those who have moved from landlines to cell phones with … Continue reading
Older and Bolder!
From learning the lingo to better sleep to third acts, let’s hope we all get to grow old!
Who’s a senior? Who is elderly? Age is in the eye of the beholder. This week EW focused on folks who might have a tough … Continue reading
Blooming Bees
Cultivate native pollinators in your garden
By Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, Cynthia Lafferty, owner of Doak Creek Native Plant Nursery, emphasizes the importance of native pollinators in our … Continue reading
Sleep Remedies
Falling asleep, falling back to sleep — suggestions for rest and relaxation
Why did no one tell us that as you start getting older, you start having trouble sleeping? Some of us have trouble falling asleep, some … Continue reading