A Market for the Holidays
A Market for the Holidays
Eugene Saturday Market’s Holiday Market opened for the first time this year, Nov. 16, featuring the local artists and small businesses the community has come … Continue reading
News
Demolition Nears for Former LCC Building Downtown
A $34 million apartment building of rent-controlled and market-rate units is slated for the spot
After repeated delays, a Eugene developer appears on track by January to tear down the former Lane Community College center on downtown Willamette Street and … Continue reading
White Bird’s Crossroads
The longtime nonprofit is closing one of its programs in hopes of keeping its doors open in the long run
White Bird Clinic’s Front Rooms program — which provides the lowest-barrier mail service and food and clothing distribution in Eugene/Springfield — will close on Dec. … Continue reading
From EV factory to … RV storage?
Arcimoto’s Whiteaker factory, once touted as part of a climate solution, might store gas guzzlers
In early 2020, Arcimoto executives gushed that their newly acquired factory on Chambers Street in Eugene would crank out tens of thousands of electric vehicles … Continue reading
Legal RV Living
New legislation allows rural Oregonians to live in their recreational vehicles, and Lane County government can place requirements on permanent residential RVs
All rural Lane County residents can now host permanent residential recreational vehicles, so long as the property doesn’t lie within a floodplain. Under Senate Bill … Continue reading
EW Extra
Mines v. Wines
Quarry protesters gathered outside King Estate Winery over Thanksgiving weekend
On Nov. 30 around 25 people gathered in front of King Estate Winery to protest the construction of a gravel quarry on their beloved TV … Continue reading
Franz Strike Ends With Mixed Feelings
Some Franz Bakery employees say new contract is good, not great
Some Franz Bakery employees say they are less than satisfied with their new contract, ratified by a smaller margin than when the union voted to … Continue reading
Budget Cuts Drop the Books
The Eugene Public Library misses city funding
The city of Eugene’s budget no longer funds the Eugene Public Library’s books and materials, and the library’s supporters say they fear that “City Council … Continue reading
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli on Playing in the PNW
TSO lead guitarist says, 'My warmest memories are in the Pacific Northwest'
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is set to light up the Moda Center in Portland Sunday, Nov. 24, with two performances of their iconic show The … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Cut by Hand
Ex-graphic designer turned stained glass artist Carolyn Miller creates and sells pieces at the Saturday and Holiday Market
Carolyn Miller, who has been an artist for about 35 years, built her stained glass business, Worker Bee Design Studio, from the ground up after … Continue reading
What to Get Your Vinyl-Head Friend
The best vinyl gifts come filled with condoms
Vinyl. It’s not a CD. It’s not an 8-track. It’s not a cassette. It’s what you’re going to buy your vinyl-head friend, and local vinyl … Continue reading
Giving the Gift of Artistic Experience
The best gifts can’t be wrapped, so sign someone you love up for an art class this holiday season
Crafty family members whose favorite gifts are handmade and from the heart, and creative friends who prefer experiences over items will appreciate the gift that … Continue reading
Collective Action
Fermata Ballet Collective, a Eugene nonprofit providing space for marginalized communities to connect to movement, presents its first evening-length performance
Eugene-based Fermata Ballet Collective presents Fall Works Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Very Little Theatre in Eugene. Founded in 2020, Fermata has presented workshops, … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Good Grief and Good News
Justice will win in the end
“Elections are not the end of the world,” so proclaimed the Rev. Reneé Windsor-White to the congregation at First Christian Church in the heart of … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Reflections
Moving away from the turkey
By Hope Bohanec Ah, tradition. Like the sturdy railing along the edge of the vast Grand Canyon, we cling to it with a sense of … Continue reading
My Trial Experience as an A15 Protester
Why We Need “Good Trouble” From Our Jurors, Too
By A. Rabideau On Oct. 17, I sat before a jury of my peers and explained why six months prior I helped shut down I-5 … Continue reading
Universal Grief
Come together for this planet and for democracy
By Victoria Koch I lost my husband to cancer nine years ago this October. It hasn’t been easy. We were together for 38 years. We … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
From Frog to Leaf Blowers that Blow
Thank You, Frog and EW I’m a PNW native who now lives in Chicago, and I recently had the pleasure of reading Savannah Brown’s obituary … Continue reading
From the Crossword to Homelessness in Letters
Up Your Game with EW Crosswords So, there was a wee glitch in this week’s Jonesin’ Crossword (EW, 11/14) — the grid didn’t seem to … Continue reading
Highways, Middle Fingers and the Election in Letters
Enlarging is not Better In her book City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality and the Future of America’s Highways, investigative journalist Megan Kimble weaves together the origins … Continue reading
The Post Election Cycle, the UO, Postal Widows and More in Letters
An Endless Cycle In the 2024 elections, when challenging an incumbent, the incumbent was referred to as a career politician. It was time for new … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — It’s Special
>> Giving Tuesday is nigh — and so is Eugene Weekly’s annual Giving Guide where we list local nonprofits in need of your support. To participate, … Continue reading
Slant — Not Satire
• This week’s issue welcomes Eugene Weekly’s newest columnist, Christian Wihtol, who will cover real estate in an ongoing “Bricks and Mortar” column. Wihtol worked … Continue reading
Slant — Still Mad
• Convicted felon and President-elect Donald J. Trump appointed Elon Musk as the head of a new oxymoronic government agency — the Department of Government … Continue reading
Slant — It Sucks
• We might have fucked up as a country when it comes to the presidential election, but at least Lane County voters called a halt … Continue reading
Chow
Food Fit for a Korean King
Tiger Mama is a Korean food restaurant that serves traditional dishes with healthy ingredients
In ancient Korea, royal feasts consisted of a vast array of dishes with up to 12 side dishes as offerings to support the king’s health … Continue reading
Freeze-Dried Luxury
Eugene chef and restaurateur makes fancy freeze-dried meals for hiking, van life, emergencies or forays into space
As a single mom of four, entrepreneur and established restaurateur who has opened eight restaurants in Mexico and Eugene — most recently Santo de la … Continue reading
Wild Duck Legacy Lives On
Student-athlete ownership revives 27-year-old community cornerstone
After 27 years, Wild Duck Cafe, a campus-area community staple, closed in 2022 due to post-pandemic inflation. But Wild Duck made its elaborate comeback last … Continue reading
Fine Dining Reimagined
Fixed menus, local chefs, fine wines and collaboration: Pop-ups are popping up around Eugene
Fine dining doesn’t look like it used to. For many diners, long ago are the days of sparkling white tablecloths and servers donning suits. But … Continue reading
Music
‘All the Way Back Home’
Eugene-born EDM musician LP Giobbi performs at WOW Hall right before Thanksgiving
Leah Chisholm got her first period at MacArthur Court. Before Chisholm was LP Giobbi, a top performer in the underground electronic dance music scene, she … Continue reading
‘A Friends’ Concert’
Andrew ElRay Stewart-Cook celebrates 40 years as organist and choirmaster at Central Lutheran Church
The position for organist and choirmaster at Central Lutheran Church opened up in 1984. This time, Andrew ElRay Stewart-Cook felt comfortable pursuing it. It had … Continue reading
On Her Own
Ani DiFranco documentary to screen at Eugene Art House starting Nov.15
“I actually believe right now, it is more important than ever to look at women like Ani and her career and what she’s done as … Continue reading
A Little Salgado, A Whole Lotta Love for Springfield
The Springfield Mayor’s Revue returns Nov. 15
It’s time again for the Springfield arts community to party. Curtis Salgado, a blues icon and Willamette High School graduate, headlines the sixth annual Springfield … Continue reading
Gallery
A Boy Named Cuchulain
Local Eugene band ‘A Boy Named Sue,’ fronted by singer-songwriter Cuchulain pays homage to music legend Johnny Cash
“Hello, my name is Johnny Cash.” Those are the famous words spoken by the American music legend himself before he started performing at Folsom Prison … Continue reading
Dana and Alden
Live at the Jazz Station [9.29.24]
Hiatus Kaiyote, Free Nationals and Digable Planets
Live at McMenamins Grand Lodge [Forest Grove, Oregon, 7.18.24 ]
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Welcome to ShelterCare!
ShelterCare provides compassionate housing and behavioral health services for individuals and families wanting a safe and stable home in our community.
Our programs include: – Housing Services for Families helping families with children avoid and overcome homelessness – Permanent Supported Housing providing specialized housing and support services … Continue reading
A ShelterCare Success Story: Meet Loren!
“Having a program that seeks you out is so important because when you’re out there on the streets, there’s nothing – there’s no hope,” says ShelterCare … Continue reading
ShelterCare’s 2022 Agents for Change
Looking for a realtor who both aligns with your values and supports our community? Look no further! Introducing… These are the real estate agents who … Continue reading