Grow Your Own
The best time to start cultivating your own food is now
My husband and I met in the dark and stormy winter months. When spring finally made her appearance, we were hanging out on the reg, … Continue reading
News
Presidential, Confidential
The UO hired its new president without ever telling the public who the finalists were
On March 13, after a search with little public scrutiny, the University of Oregon announced its new president, John Karl Scholz — an economics professor … Continue reading
Devon Lawson-McCourt
“I’m fortunate to have worked on 27 political campaigns since fifth grade,” says Devon Lawson-McCourt, currently 15 years old and sophomore class president at McKenzie … Continue reading
Working for the People
Elected officials can help their constituents overcome hurdles in dealing with state and federal agencies
A call to your local representative’s office can do more than you might think. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, many Oregonians lost their jobs … Continue reading
River, Reconnected
Culminating a decade-long restoration process, a two-square-mile preserve has been transferred to local land trust
“How can we restrain ourselves from loving places to death?” asks Joe Moll, executive director of the McKenzie River Trust. “How can you have a … Continue reading
EW Extra
Overlaying a a Toxic Problem
Beyond Toxics is pushing for a public health overlay zone to reduce the potential of pollution from industrially zoned sites
Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault said a friend who she had grown up with reached out to her one day, with concern in her voice. It was someone … Continue reading
Lane County Re-Examines Construction Equity Program
The now-conservative Lane County Board revisits a policy that requires contractors meet equity criteria to build county projects that cost more than $500,000
A 2020 Lane County construction bidding process that encourages equity and created more diversity at construction sites is under review by the now conservative-leaning Board … Continue reading
Into the Unknown
Unknown Mortal Orchestra plays Eugene to promote new double album, ‘V’
Unknown Mortal Orchestra started out, well, unknown. New Zealand artist Ruban Nielson had just quit his band The Mint Chicks and moved to Portland to … Continue reading
Still Relevant After All These Years
Dolly Parton’s decades-old 9 to 5 comes alive at South Eugene High School
Since sexism in the workforce is not a thing of the past, the South Eugene High School theater department put on an endearing performance of … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Nothing’s Off Limits
The comedian sells out Eugene’s McDonald Theatre
Eugene, get ready for a night full of laughs — the good girl is on tour. Nikki Glaser takes her comedy act to McDonald Theatre … Continue reading
We Fought the Lawn
And the bees won
In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators. Manicured … Continue reading
This Is Not My Beautiful Wife
A body swap leads to love’s reckoning in VLT’s Prelude to a Kiss
I believe it was the great Irish playwright and staunch socialist George Bernard Shaw who, late in the game and long in the tooth, suggested that … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Presents Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
‘Woke’ Is Not a Nasty Word
Cutting education about racism just perpetuates it
It wasn’t particularly surprising when Gov. Ron DeSantis made critical race theory (CRT) enemy No. 1 in the culture wars. That is precisely the kind … Continue reading
Renter Protections
Homeless prevention is a top priority of every Eugenean
By Kevin C. Cronin Renter protections are consumer protections, and right now renters in Eugene are being squeezed until they fall into homelessness. On March … Continue reading
Public Health is for Everyone
A plea to fully fund public health modernization
By Bruce Tufts I was exercising in my basement, watching CNN, on Sept. 11, 2001, as two hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center. This … Continue reading
Privileged Ignorance
White people need to stop pretending they aren’t the problem
Language is heavily symbolic. It is not only words, but facial and bodily expressions, energy, boundaries and silences. The meanings are contextual, cultural and latent … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Environmental Opinions
From corporate greed to growing seeds, in letters
WILLOW PROJECT = CORPORATE GREED Pres. Joe Biden’s decision to move forward with the Willow Project is a blatant disregard for our environment and the … Continue reading
The Myths Of Renewable Diesel
While visiting family in Eugene, I read with some interest the recent letter to the editor (“Empty Nest(e),” March 9) regarding the “Fried Fuels” article … Continue reading
Care With Deeds, Not Words
Per Dan Dizney’s letter (March 9) that Eugene is not a “really caring place,” he’s right. People like to complain about injustice because it’s easy. … Continue reading
Thanks For Sullivan
I’m so glad that EW is again carrying “Outdoors” by my buddy Bill Sullivan. I’ve purchased some books and attended some lectures, so we’re buddies, … Continue reading
Slant
Slant: School Board Elections, Sex Ed, EPD Trucks on the Bike Path and More
The March 17 program on “The Innocence Project” at the City Club of Eugene should have dispelled forever any support for capital punishment among the … Continue reading
Slant: Antisemitism, Cottage Grove Police, new UO President
The City Club of Eugene March 10 forum about the increase of antisemitism in Lane County and what to do about it attracted a full … Continue reading
Slant: State Bank of Oregon, recycled EWs, antisemitism and more
How about a state bank of Oregon? Jeff Golden, the fine state senator from southern Oregon, wants to create a task force to study and … Continue reading
Slant: Subscribing to Eugene Weekly, Thumbs up to Egan Volunteers, Black History and more
Did you know you can subscribe to Eugene Weekly and get our printed pages in your hot little hands each week? Just call the office … Continue reading
Chow
Homecoming
Former Café 440 chef Katie Nordgren returns to Bier Stein after 14 years
For 14 years, head chef Katie Nordgren ran the kitchen of the popular restaurant Café 440. When the restaurant closed its doors in August 2022, … Continue reading
Local Beer, Exotic Brats
Rare meats, family recipes and fresh bread set these Bangers & Brew’s brats apart from the ones you grill up at home
Bratwurst is an American staple when it comes to cookouts and pregame tailgates, yet restaurants that serve brats exclusively seem almost unheard of. At least … Continue reading
‘Wait Your Turn, It’s Worth It’
New Fall Creek restaurant delivers meals cooked from scratch, a specialty market and a one-of-a-kind dining experience
“We’re not a traditional restaurant,” says Billy Reid, chef and owner of Dueling Spoons. Reid says people are surprised when they find out that he’s … Continue reading
A Slice of Downtown
Slice Pizzeria and Bar takes over former Sizzle Pie downtown spot
The smell of pizza has returned to the corner of Willamette and Broadway. Months after Portland-based pizza chain Sizzle Pie vacated its downtown location, Slice … Continue reading
Music
Muse: A Celebration of Women, Volume 1
It’s women’s weekend on the stage at beergarden and The Public House, and not a moment too soon. It’s time to ease the late winter … Continue reading
Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra featuring Clairdee
Carmen McRae met the great Billie Holiday when she was just 17 years old, and Holiday recorded in 1939 a tune she composed, “Dream of … Continue reading
Joey Valence & (Brae)kbeats
Boom-bap rap returns with Philly rap duo Joey Valence & Brae
In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Pennsylvania rap duo Joey Bertolino and Braedan Lugue, who perform as Joey Valence & Brae, scored a … Continue reading
Growing Pains Shows Sonic Growth
The local band returns to the WOW Hall with the release of the production-centered EP 'Thought I Heard Your Car'
It’s been three years since Growing Pains, a band local to both Portland and Eugene, released its first full length album Heaven Spots. Since then … Continue reading
Gallery
Shovels & Rope
Live at Sessions Music Hall [10.25.22]
Makaya McCraven and Louis Cole Big Band
Live at WOW Hall [10.20.22]
Wet Leg
Live at McDonald Theatre [10.7.22]
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Congressman DeFazio Leads Charge to Protect the Wild Rogue Wilderness as Legacy
Legislation would protect clean water and recreational opportunities
After decades of advocacy and work, new protections might finally be coming to one of Oregon’s most treasured landscapes – the Wild Rogue in Southwest … Continue reading