Winter Reading
Books to gift or curl up with on dark December evenings

By EW staff and other readers As journalists we know the way to being a good writer is by being a good reader. And we … Continue reading
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By EW staff and other readers As journalists we know the way to being a good writer is by being a good reader. And we … Continue reading
In years past, the Eugene Public Library has held multicultural events such as bilingual storytimes in conjunction with the city of Eugene and Lane Art … Continue reading
If you lived in Eugene in the ’90s you may recall the days of environmental activists chaining themselves to trees. You may have even been … Continue reading
At 4 am on Nov. 2, 2013, Sydney Brooks answered a knock on her door in her bathrobe. There were two uniformed officers at her … Continue reading
The Hentze Family Farm has been cultivating produce in Junction City for more than 120 years, bringing generations of farmers and land management practices to … Continue reading
With heated discussions internationally and locally around the Israel-Hamas War, some community members in Eugene are taking an alternative approach: nonviolent communication. On Sunday Dec. … Continue reading
Early Monday morning, Nov. 27 someone shattered the front door of Greenhill Humane Society, taking a pile of cash in the donation bucket with them. … Continue reading
It’s going to be cold and clear this holiday weekend and Egan Warming Centers are activating on Friday, Nov. 24 and are standby for Saturday … Continue reading
Nothing screams 1950s like a typical Thanksgiving table. From turkey at the center stage to marshmallows atop sweet potatoes, most Thanksgiving gatherings appear straight out … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a hike at the Oregon Coast, but don’t want to tramp the crowded trail to the Heceta Head lighthouse yet again, … Continue reading
Calling all Jane Austen fans: Oregon Contemporary Theatre is serving a feast of a play that promises to lighten the gloom of winter and revitalize … Continue reading
A night full of celebration is ahead with the Chanukah Celebration and giant menorah lighting Dec. 10 at Valley River Center. Stay warm as you … Continue reading
By Karen Hall For the past seven years, my husband and I have walked in Bethel’s Golden Gardens Park and observed the flora and fauna … Continue reading
By Josh Fattal The facts about the war on Palestine should be familiar — more than 14,800 dead, the vast majority of whom are women, … Continue reading
By Jill Dougall PeaceHealth claims to see us. Yet all it sees is a profit-driven approach that often neglects patients and the very caregivers delivering … Continue reading
The remote-control device for one’s TV is a reminder of a wider and deeper web of technological mediation, of remoteness. The standard definition of “remote” … Continue reading
THE FACTS INCLUDE HAMAS’ ATROCITIES It is certainly fair for Josh Fattal in his Nov. 30 Eugene Weekly piece (“The Facts on Palestine”) to criticize … Continue reading
THE PET FISH TRADE BRINGS DEVASTATION Thank you, Eugene Weekly, for the interesting ideas in your Gift Guide (Nov. 22). One suggestion was a pet … Continue reading
WHEN IS A ‘TRAIL’ A TRAIL? While we loved seeing Wild Iris Ridge featured in your paper (“Wild Iris Ridge” by Bill Sullivan, Nov. 2), … Continue reading
HOEDAD LOVE Imagine my surprise reading your story on tree planters (“Rooted in Eugene,” EW Nov. 2) and looking at the photo. The guy in … Continue reading
• The high-flying University of Oregon Ducks bobbled the win against the Washington Huskies, and with it a spot in the College Football Playoff. Now … Continue reading
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (or as pretty much everyone calls it, St. Vinnie’s) hit with big news this week. The … Continue reading
• As Black Friday is hitting, so is Giving Tuesday, which reminds us it’s almost time for our annual Give Guide! If you run a … Continue reading
• Thanksgiving break is upon us so don’t forget to bring along a copy of Eugene Weekly to annoy your conservative relatives or just to … Continue reading
• Eugene foodies were dismayed when Izakaya Meiji announced its doors were shutting, but really it was another door opening, at 345 Van Buren as … Continue reading
In order for you to accurately gauge the quality of a Cuban restaurant, you have to order the gold standard of measurement: Cuban sandwich with … Continue reading
The art of the homemade veggie burger is alive at these restaurants By Henry Houston A pound of veggies might not equal a pound of flesh, … Continue reading
The Royal India family has found great success in Eugene for the last six years with its delightful yet traditional Indian recipes. Royal India first … Continue reading
Jenny Lewis is just so relatable. At 47, she spends most of her free time learning how to do stuff around the house. Home renovation, … Continue reading
This is a “hillbilly-flavoured-swing inflected-ragtime-goodtime-thunderously rolling-one-of-a-kind-you-don’t-want-to-miss-this-sort-of-a-show,” says Petunia and the Vipers’ website describing the band performing Dec. 1 at Sam Bond’s Garage. From down south … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year when the sun sets earlier, the breeze gets cooler and the classical musicians come out to play their instruments. … Continue reading
Metal fans from around Eugene banded together at the McDonald Theatre to see Mongolian folk metal band The HU on Oct. 22. Fresh off their … Continue reading
Amaryllis Planter $80 Passionflower Design brings you these lovely long-lasting, seasonal amaryllis planters, for that ‘someone-who-has-everything’ in your life. These blooms will last all season … Continue reading
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
“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
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