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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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