Holiday Hoard
I spy gifts — from adorable to creepy!
This holiday season, you might find yourself wondering: Just what exactly is there to give? Well here at Eugene Weekly, we’ve compiled some ideas that … Continue reading
News
Punks Give Back
Local punk nonprofit Radical Alternative Development hosts eighth annual Punks Who Give
This year, Radical Alternative Development, a punk nonprofit, is hosting its eighth annual Punks Who Give Benefit For Native Youth Wellness. BriJit Jenkins, one of … Continue reading
More UO-Area Apartments?
Aimed at working professionals, not students, these would displace Onsen hot tubs
Fresh off building a large apartment complex near the University of Oregon, veteran Eugene businesswoman Silva Chambers is thinking about doing it all again, next … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“The only thing that’s been a worse flop than the organization of nonviolence has been the organization of violence.” — Joan Baez Please check with each … Continue reading
Outing ICE
Local safety teams support immigrant community members and other targeted groups
A local Latino organization has taken action to protect its community against ICE. The effort started before the widespread reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs … Continue reading
EW Extra
No Confidence
LCC’s current problems go beyond its Board of Education
By Jim Arnold Last spring (EW, 4/16) I wrote that the Lane Community College Board of Education had become dysfunctional and needed new voices. When … Continue reading
Executive Barriers
The ATF tells EW that it is changing the Firearm Transaction Form and prospective gun buyers must mark their birth sex on the current form
A June 19, Eugene Weekly article Armed and Fabulous included a June 17 email from the public affairs division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, … Continue reading
A Hip Old Nanny Hits the Stage
Craig Allen Smith discusses portraying a middle-aged man portraying an elderly Scottish lady in the ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), one of the ultimate Robin William’s ’90s vehicles — chock full of his expert improv and run by fruitings — is everyone’s … Continue reading
A Night with Nosferatu
Enjoy a screening of Nosferatu accompanied by a live score from Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble
Stephenie Meyer’s vampires in her Twilight series were sparkly cool kids who beguiled the town of Forks, Washington, with their elusiveness, mystery and beauty. In … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
From the Whit to the World
Support the local economy at Whiteaker Community Markets holiday pop-ups in Springfield and Eugene
The holiday season is underway with Whiteaker Community Market’s Holiday Makers Faire pop-up at Lovely Cafe in downtown Springfield and at Claim 52 Brewing in … Continue reading
Artist in the Aisle
Meet local artist and Safeway clerk Tom Edison
At the bustling Safeway under bright fluorescent lights, the constant beeps of self-checkout machines fill the air as customers navigate the busy station. Employee Tom … Continue reading
And Action: Eugene Filming Locations
Shakespeare said, ‘All the world’s a stage,’ and Eugene has been the stage for many films
Most likely, you’ve heard of the Oregon Trail, but there’s another trail Oregon is becoming known for: The Oregon Film Trail. The Beaver State has … Continue reading
Keeping It Vintage In Cottage Grove
The sleepy town south of Eugene is alive with shopping opportunities
With its population of just over 11,000 people, Cottage Grove has a downtown district that is bustling with local businesses — many of which focus … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Trump’s Coming War on the Homeless
False data will affect those whose housing depends on federal subsidies
This may come as a shock, but I recently discovered that the Trump administration is using false data to justify a policy position based on … Continue reading
Slime, Integrity and the Courage to Ooze Away
Standing up in this cultural moment to create change
By Jen Jay As Eugene’s current SLUG queen, you’d think I’d be used to slippery situations. Nothing felt slimier than being asked to promote a … Continue reading
Fall of the Myth
The myth of whiteness and the system is crumbling
I’ve been wanting to write for a very long time. It feels like it has been a lifetime. In truth, it may have been. The … Continue reading
A Day in the Life
Teaching math at Lane Community College
By Paula Thonney I teach math at Lane Community College. I’ve taught full-time at LCC since 2016. LCC’s instructors are now bargaining with the college … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Who is in Charge and More in Letters
Who is Running Things? Thanks to the Weekly’s Slant column (11/13) reminding readers that both the LCC faculty and classified staff unions are still without … Continue reading
From Flock To That Behemoth
Don’t Trust the Flock As this Flock saga has gone on locally, we’ve been seeing an effort by Eugene and Springfield police to try soothing … Continue reading
From Discerning Voters to Goldfinger
What Say You, EW Readers? I was perplexed to learn King Estate received a third-place finish as Best Local Winery in EW’s latest readers poll … Continue reading
From Hunger to Troubles at LCC
This Hurts This week, over 750,000 Oregonians — including about 210,000 children and 130,000 seniors — will lose access to a program that puts food … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Say thanks!
• Once you are done with your turkey (or Tofurky, as the case may be), here’s your reminder to go support your Latino/a/x community members … Continue reading
Slant — Still saying it
By EW editorial staff • ICE BOX: According to the Portland Immigrant Rights Commission’s Nov. 17 update, 96 detentions were reported to its hotline Nov. … Continue reading
Slant — Say it.
• The most exciting thing in south Eugene continues to excite in a meeting of the icons! There’s not just a Nicolas Cage flag or … Continue reading
Slant — Butternaise
• Food security is still insecure (thanks, Donald Trump), and here at Eugene Weekly we are collecting food for Burrito Brigade’s Little Food Pantries. Find … Continue reading
Chow
Eating with an Impact
Some local eateries serve the community
Dining out is out of reach for some members of the community who struggle to feed themselves, and at the same time, the food service … Continue reading
The Spice is Right
Junction City’s Aroma of India is gaining popularity and it’s planning to come to Eugene
The home of the Scandinavian Festival is quickly becoming known for another world of spices. Aroma of India is one of Junction City’s newest restaurants, … Continue reading
Nelson’s Comes to Campus
Whiteaker favorite Nelson’s is opening a new restaurant in the heart of campus, while the beloved Nelson’s Taqueria food truck says goodbye
Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been … Continue reading
From Food Cart to Full House
The Ariano brothers of El Nopalito went from selling out of their Van Buren street cart to running a restaurant that’s packed until after closing time
Since El Nopalito graduated from its food cart to a much-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant in July, crowds of customers linger after closing. Reluctant to leave the … Continue reading
Music
Trippy Tribute
Local Jerry Garcia tribute band to honor Dylan and The Dead at WOW Hall Nov. 29.
Johnny’s in the basement mixin’ up the medicine, I’m on the pavement thinkin’ ‘bout the government, Casey Jones is drivin’ that train high on cocaine, … Continue reading
Sing a Sleighing Song Tonight
Give the gift of carols this holiday season
On a dark and rainy October night, voices warmly rehearsing Christmas carols from inside a home on Emerald Street in Eugene let you know you’re … Continue reading
PNW Liquid Skies
Eugene punk band debuts with Trans Lifeline benefit at Moon Rock Records
Liquid Cross, a compelling new Eugene punk trio, plays its first-ever show at Moon Rock Records. The performance celebrates Don’t Think, the band’s debut EP, … Continue reading
Always be Grinding
Two-day extreme metal music festival returns to Eugene
Grindcore and extreme metal bands from as far away as Ohio descend on Eugene this weekend for Grinding Up Eugene II, a two-day music festival … Continue reading
Gallery
No Kings 2.0 protest
Quadeca
Live at Aladdin Theater [Oct. 23, 2025 — PDX]
Cirque MaCeo
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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
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