A Slice of the Pizza Scene
The times may be a-changin’ but pizza will always be in our hearts The world runs on pizza. When election night hits, newsrooms are fueled … Continue reading
News
Vacant Creswell Senior-Housing Owner Files Bankruptcy
Arizona company seeks protection from wave of financial claims nationwide
The Arizona company that owns vacant, unfinished senior-housing complexes in Creswell and Roseburg has filed for bankruptcy. The filing temporarily shields the company, Inspired Healthcare … Continue reading
A People’s Party
The Eugene Party for Socialism and Liberation is fighting against imperialism
The Party for Socialism and Liberation has been instrumental in local organizing efforts like the campaign against ICE and has a presence at almost every … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“I cannot afford the luxury of fighting one form of oppression only. I cannot afford to believe that freedom from intolerance is the right of … Continue reading
Eugene ER Slowdown
McKenzie-Willamette emergency department project snagged in city land-use rules; developer warns of long timeline
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center’s push to build a standalone emergency department in west Eugene has become tangled in city land-use regulations. Thus far, 16 months after … Continue reading
EW Extra
Federal Building Window Update
New surveillance footage shows protesters breaking windows at the Eugene Federal Building
New surveillance footage released by the FBI shows protesters as responsible for breaking a large window during a Jan. 30 protest declared a riot by … Continue reading
‘Tell the Employees to Fuck Off’
Lane County releases summary of investigation finding Commissioner David Loveall ‘engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation'
On Feb. 10, Lane County released a summary of a “months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff.” The … Continue reading
Newly Released Video of Federal Agent Breaking Window
A video shows a clearer picture of a federal agent breaking a window during a Jan. 30 ICE protest declared a riot at the downtown Eugene Federal Building
Video footage with a clearer angle of a federal agent breaking a large window at a Jan. 30 ICE protest at the downtown Eugene Federal … Continue reading
Second Amendment Road Rage
Springfield man arrested after road rage incident involving a firearm identified as one of the armed counter-demonstrators at Springfield ICE protest
A man arrested Feb. 2 and charged with menacing with a handgun after a road rage incident, was armed with a handgun at a Jan. … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Drag from the Underworld
From the Lust Ring to The Hybrid: A Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss drag hits Eugene
Demons, pop stars and the rulers of the Lust Ring are headed to Eugene. Helluva Drag show takes over The Hybrid Feb. 21, bringing the … Continue reading
Hop on over to Fairy Rabbit Story Hour
This Saturday, have the chance to listen to stories read aloud by a fairy and the chance to add a new furry family member
Instead of “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” this Saturday, Feb. 21, it’ll be “Bibbidi-Hoppidi-Boo” at Vinyl and Pine in Springfield. Lane County’s own Bloom the Faerie will host a … Continue reading
Food Love
Za Cart Pizza opening a first brick and mortar location after 15 years
“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
Swinging By for a Slice?
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
Local & Vocal
Love Song for Renée Nicole Good
By Jesús Sepúlveda
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
Polite?
Reasonable people are angry over Trump and ICE’s tactics
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
Don’t Sit Quietly
Local leaders ignore MLK Jr.’s warning, discourage dissent, and embolden violent federal agents
By Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham The Eugene Police Department called the Friday, Jan. 30, protest a “riot.” This blatant and obvious mischaracterization is an attempt to distract … Continue reading
‘My Father Fought Fascism. Now I Have To.’
My father survived being shot down over Germany, but fears the Trump regime
By Bob Bussel During the many protests I have attended since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, I have noticed one sign that especially resonates … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
ERs, Protests and More in Letters to the Editor
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 and History in Letters
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
More Gassing and Politics in Letters
Those Mighty Men I have been going to the Tuesday noon Interfaith Protest Song Circles at 7th and Pearl for what seems like months. Our … Continue reading
From Nickels to Bibles in Letters to the Editor
Pete DeFazio’s Take I wish I had a nickel for every time an old white guy told me the only reason no woman has been … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Staying sane
• 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
Slant — Sock it to em
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
Slant — Standing up
• Monday, Feb. 2, was Groundhog Day, and our quote of the week from a loyal reader is, “If the groundhog pops his head out … Continue reading
Slant — Shot and sprayed
• We are appalled by what is going on under the Trump administration. Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed in cold blood only weeks after … Continue reading
Chow
Fitting In
Fitti’s Pizza is a family-owned establishment offering Detroit-style pizza with a twist
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
Zen and the Art of Pizza Dough
Anne’s Pizza brings Chicago deep dish, New York style, to Eugene
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
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
At Sheldon Plaza, Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint serves family-run, oversized late-night ‘mafia-style’ slices — reviving a 1996 Eugene legacy
Family, faith and a little bit of tomato sauce. On Coburg Road in Sheldon Plaza, Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint is built on more than dough and … Continue reading
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
Music
A Sea of Stars and Strings
Zoë Aqua’s Transylvanian String Band brings Transylvanian folk and klezmer to Eugene
On Feb. 24, at Aasen-Hull Hall on the University of Oregon campus, experience fiddle music like you’ve never heard before as Zoë Aqua’s Transylvanian String … Continue reading
Red Alert
Portland’s Jakki and the Pink Smudge play Sweetheart’s Ball in Eugene
Jakki Wise from Portland trio Jakki and the Pink Smudge wrote the band’s 2025 album Niacidimide, a collection of 2010s-inspired indie rock, while navigating a … Continue reading
The Donato Method
Rising jam band-country music star Daniel Donato performs in Eugene
Nashville’s Daniel Donato honed his guitar-playing skills while still in high school, performing with veteran act Don Kelley Band at legendary venues like Robert’s Western … Continue reading
Chase the Wind
Eugene quintet Minor Mirage plays an encore performance of their original silent film score, The Wind
Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 at Art House, Eugene’s Minor Mirage reprises a performance and film screening of their original score to the 1928 silent … Continue reading
Gallery
Federal Agents Gas Protesters
Gallery by Eve Weston
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Perform at WOW Hall Dec. 7
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
No Kings 2.0 protest
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Date Night
Ideas for love, dates and everything in between
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Simple Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
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