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From burial plots to garden plots, van life to campus soil, explore how Eugene builds — and grows — home Looking to bury a body … Continue reading
Cintas Corp., the Ohio-based uniform and cleaning giant, in June 2024, spent $1.4 million buying a big chunk of land in west Eugene to build … Continue reading
“Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and every hamlet of this nation, until true Freedom comes.” — Rep. John Lewis … Continue reading
The sight of people in black bloc attire at recent anti-ICE protests might bring thoughts of violence and vandalism. Eugene black bloc protesters say this … Continue reading
Archaeologist and activist Ky Fireside is running in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 7th House District, encompassing Springfield. The seat in Oregon’s Legislature is currently … Continue reading
If Eugene had a punch card for protests, Feb. 28 would’ve earned three stamps — almost enough to redeem for a hot 12 oz cup … Continue reading
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
The ghost-with-the-most is back and ready to party with the living in the national touring production of Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical., which … Continue reading
By Therese Bottomly Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice … Continue reading
Not everyone has a backyard — but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow dinner. In Lane County, where many people rent or live in apartments, … Continue reading
For various reasons, the folks of Eugene Weekly’s editorial team got curious about how one goes about burying a body in the backyard within legal … Continue reading
When the pandemic uprooted lives and put the country into an endless spiral of boredom, the trend of van homes skyrocketed in Oregon, according to … Continue reading
In fall 2022, Valentine Bentz was adjusting to life at the University of Oregon. Hoping to meet people, he decided to join the Grove Community … Continue reading
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
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
I remember the night when the barrel of the machine gun was pressing against his naked back Hands on the back of his head smoke … Continue reading
By Kim Leval It was wrong-headed of the Eugene Police Department to call the Jan. 30 protest at the 7th and Pearl Federal Building a … Continue reading
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
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
ER in West Eugene Eugene needs an ER. It could even hire the recently fired ER group from PeaceHealth! I remember when the city blew … Continue reading
Tear Gas Should be Banned I was driving past the Federal Building in Eugene to a restaurant and was not aware that ICE agents were … Continue reading
• 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
• 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
• Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham, otherwise known as the Bo of Bo’s Wine Depot and a force behind the local 50501 group, announced Feb. 16 that he … Continue reading
This week in nerd news, we learned that the word Wi-Fi doesn’t stand for anything. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, back in 1999, the Wireless Ethernet … Continue reading
“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
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
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
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
The year 2020 saw two events that were monumental to women’s history, and they were the catalysts that inspired the annual She’s Speaking concert. The … Continue reading
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
Portland experimental rock trio Descending Pharaohs performs March 7 at Art House, fresh from recording the follow-up to their debut album, Ritual of Light. Heavy … Continue reading
With a list of albums and comic book projects to his name, anti-folk singer-songwriter Jeffrey Lewis is the kind of New York City artist you … Continue reading
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
Ideas for love, dates and everything in between I Saw You Personal ads from the heart. Think a submission is about you? Reach out at … Continue reading
Prioritizing your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health – and it might be easier than you think. Making … Continue reading
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