Don’t Call It a Comeback
Our screwups are what make us who we are
Every once in a while, I repost my mugshot on social media. The charge was felony inciting a riot, and I was about to spend … Continue reading
News
Bi-Mart Sheds Property
Retailer sells West Eugene warehouse to Lanz Cabinets
Eugene-based retailer Bi-Mart Corp. has sold off one of its biggest real estate assets: a vacant warehouse complex in West Eugene that’s valued at nearly … Continue reading
Another Buch Showdown
Longtime commissioner Heather Buch faces latest business-backed opponent
Some of Lane County’s conservative business owners dearly want to fire Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch. And, just as keenly, many labor groups want to … Continue reading
Pronouns and Houses
Two measures on the May 19 ballot seek to amend the Eugene City Charter
Eugene voters will see two measures with the city charter in their voter’s pamphlets for the city election on May 19. The measures remove gendered … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie … Continue reading
EW Extra
Labor Unions Say ‘ICE Out’ Feb. 28
photos by Chandlor Henderson
Veto, Please
Oregon newspapers ask Gov. Tina Kotek to veto anti-open meetings bill
We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto House Bill 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature that undermines Oregon’s long-revered Public Meetings Law. A … Continue reading
Three Years of TIP Lane County
The Trauma Intervention Program is offering a chance to get involved with volunteer training just around the corner
The Trauma Intervention Program began providing service in 2023, working closely with people affected by traumatic events, whether it’s family, friends, co-workers or bystanders. Volunteers … Continue reading
Feb. 28 Black Bloc Protest in Eugene
Photos by Dan Morrison.
Arts And Culture
The Meter Readers
Grassroots art project turns downtown eyesores into art
There’s a public art project happening in downtown Eugene, but with no press release or mayoral ribbon-cutting, you may not have noticed it. About a … Continue reading
Singing the Lived Experiences
Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus is to host an annual concert, titled Legacies.
Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus is a fairly new group, formed in May 2018 in response to the need in the community to come together. With … Continue reading
Shop Small, Scream Loud
Small vendors and artists will sell at the Wandering Goat while live bands play screamo at the Moshpit Market.
Have you ever felt the overwhelming urge to buy chainmail and a screen printed patch that says “ANTIFA Princess” while a live band serenades you … Continue reading
And We’ll All Float On OK
Even Eugene’s most famous musicians have had their moments
When Eugene Weekly was reaching out to musicians from Eugene to tell their stories of defeat, a lot of people simply did not respond, and … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Public Lands Attack
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument could be the first of more attacks on land management plans
The Epstein files, Venezuela, ICE raids, concentration camps, American citizens killed on the streets, a measles epidemic, Iran — the list goes on and on. … Continue reading
Got 10 Seconds?
Help us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Whether you’ve got 10 seconds or two hours, you can improve the lives of Lane County residents experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities. The first Saturday … Continue reading
Our Bonhoeffer Moment
It’s time to reflect on the life and work of a real Christian martyr
Early in my 40-plus-year career in ministry, I was fortunate to spend three of those years in West Berlin, first doing youth ministry in a … Continue reading
Georga Taylor: Nov. 28, 1927 – Feb. 3, 2026
From vaudeville to the West Coast, a former EW owner’s life well-lived
Ruth Georga Taylor passed away at the age of 98 on Feb. 3, 2026, at her home in McKinleyville, California. Ruth, who went by Georga, … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Gripes, Gratitude and Not-So-Street-Smart in Letters
Empty Buildings Congratulations to Lane County for purchasing the old Wells Fargo building instead of building a new office building. Perhaps there are other office … Continue reading
Voting and Turkeys in Letters
BLM’s ‘Notice of Intent’ Oregon’s forests and protected wildlife urgently need our rapid response to the BLM’s “Notice of Intent” released on Feb. 19. Essentially, … Continue reading
Angsty Amazon and More in Letters
For The Art of Stewardship As the host of KLCC’s arts review program, Viz City, I spend a great deal of time thinking about how … Continue reading
Panhandling, Water Rights and Violence in Letters
Focus on Bike Safety, not Homeless Harassment On Feb. 18, the Eugene City Council voted 5-2 against a proposed ordinance to criminalize passing money from … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Stressed out
• Every week we run our Activist Alert in print, online and in a newsletter! As the news on war in Iran, proposed drastic increases … Continue reading
Slant — Speak up!
By EW editorial staff • Eugene Weekly is joining with newspapers across the state to call on Gov. Tina Kotak to veto House Bill 4177, … Continue reading
Slant — Suspishous
• The last night of February was another night of protest in Eugene — we were surprised to see Eugene police issued a citation to one … Continue reading
Slant — It’s inflatable
• In cute rodent news, March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. This weekend, Springfield tabletop game store Castle of Games is celebrating this … Continue reading
Chow
Food Love
Za Cart Pizza opening a first brick and mortar location after 15 years
“Pizza is literally my whole life,” says Jeff Letey, Za Cart Pizza owner. It all started when Letey decided he couldn’t continue working as a … Continue reading
Swinging By for a Slice?
By Mirandah Davis-Powell and Henry Houston Seize the Slice (2445 Hilyard Street) is tucked away in Eugene’s Amazon neighborhood — a dedicated pizza joint from … Continue reading
Fitting In
Fitti’s Pizza is a family-owned establishment offering Detroit-style pizza with a twist
Detroit-style pizza has at least three unique characteristics: The first is that it is square, achieved by baking it in a deep pan. The second … Continue reading
Zen and the Art of Pizza Dough
Anne’s Pizza brings Chicago deep dish, New York style, to Eugene
To learn how to make a Chicago- or New York-style pizza, Anne’s Pizza co-owner Lew Blond did what any pizza lover would do: study the … Continue reading
Music
Pick a Pair
Olympia, Washington banjo and vocal harmony duo performs at The Shedd
On “Give it All Away,” from The Lowest Pair’s latest album, Kendl Winter sings, “By now I wonder how the seasons always seem to take … Continue reading
Wherefore Art Thou, Symphony?
The Eugene Symphony performs a Sunday matinee of Romeo and Juliet March 15 Experience the most romantic, the most classic and the most messy love … Continue reading
Peaches and Cream
Get off with Peaches, March 17 at WOW Hall
Riotously profane electroclash songs about queer identity and the boundaries of sexuality — as can be found on Canadian musician Peaches’ new album,No Lube So … Continue reading
Mind Tricks
Dave Alvin performs with improvisational blues-rock supergroup in Eugene
The Third Mind, a supergroup of just-left-of-center rock stars including Dave Alvin (The Blasters), performs March 12 at WOW Hall, supporting last year’s full-length album, … Continue reading
Gallery
No Business As Usual
On Feb. 28, after an anti-ICE protest hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and several labor unions, a smaller, separate group of approximately … Continue reading
Federal Agents Gas Protesters
Gallery by Eve Weston
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Perform at WOW Hall Dec. 7
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
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Gregory Erling Flato
Gregory Erling Flato was born on June 27, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon, the oldest child of Erling and Esther Flato (née Kallunki) and passed away … Continue reading