The Earth Day Issue
Kids' art, climbing mountains, saving wolves and more
We asked kids in Lane County to answer the following three prompts with art: • Draw yourself doing something you love in the outdoors. • … Continue reading
News
A Grate Idea?
Phone company slaps steel security grills onto downtown Eugene building, a Springfield building to be repurposed
One of downtown Eugene’s least attractive buildings — the four-story red-brick cube at 10th Avenue and Oak Street — has been given a facelift that … Continue reading
Cannabis Drinks of the Future
The growing sober-curious movement is contributing to the popularity of cannabis drinks
Since becoming the third state to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2014, many local adults started practicing “Oregon sobriety.” Derived from “Cali sober,” the practice includes … Continue reading
Students Covering Dangerous Protests
Journalists are being targeted across the country; student journalists in Eugene are learning how to be safe
Saj Sundaram suits up for political protests with his Doc Martens, black jeans, a black long sleeve shirt and a gas mask he bought on … Continue reading
Oregon’s Wolves and Farmers
Wildlife bill increases compensation and deterrents as wolves continue their comeback
More than 100 years ago, Oregon waged a war on wolves to the point where they were extirpated — becoming extinct in the state. These … Continue reading
EW Extra
Jeff Tweedy
Live at Jaqua Concert Hall March 30
Father John Misty
Live at McDonald Theatre April 2
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No Kings! and the Art of Resistance
Thousands march in Springfield for a No Kings! protest and a smaller crowd mourns deceased detainees later in the evening
On March 28 in Springfield, more than 20 activist organizations came together to organize a protest against unjust immigration crackdowns, the war in Iran, economic … Continue reading
Palm Sunday Action
Clergy and faith community letter of support for reclaiming Christianity in the public square
The rise of white Christian nationalism across the United States demonstrates an egregious abuse of the Christian faith and violates the core principles of American … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Two Exhibits, Four Artists and a Lot to Think About
An April group show at Maude Kerns Art Center encourages rethinking how we interact with each other and with the land
Liberty Rossel is a storyteller. She works not with words but with art that other people have made. Her formal title at the nonprofit Maude … Continue reading
With A Little Help From His Friends
Eugene jazz saxophonist Joe Manis recruits elite backing band for new album
Getting to New York City for a three-hour recording session was a whirlwind of a trip for Eugene-based jazz saxophonist Joe Manis. After a long … Continue reading
Eugene Record Label takes the Stage
Local Eugene artists spotlight Thunderegg Records’ first-ever Spring Showcase
This Friday, April 17 at the Annex Eugene, Thunderegg Records provides young, up-and-coming local and student-artists with an opportunity to showcase their unique talents to … Continue reading
Times like These
Say happy birthday to Dissonant Times at Dark Pine Coffee
Dissonant Times, a grassroots local news outlet, celebrates its one-year anniversary with comedy, punk rock and more, April 18 at Dark Pine Coffee. The evening … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Going to the Dogs
Far too many pet dogs in Eugene are neglected and miserable — spoiling them is not love
By Doyle Srader I think dogs are wonderful, but their owners’ choices strain my affection, and it’s a very Eugene thing. I don’t want to … Continue reading
Emergency Care Is a Public Trust
As a nonprofit, PeaceHealth has moral obligations to the people it serves
By Shawn Boles A few years ago, PeaceHealth closed the emergency department at the University District hospital in Eugene. All emergency care was consolidated across … Continue reading
Turbine Trouble
University of Oregon backslides on emissions
By Declan Zupo In early 2026, a student whistleblower leaked information from a closed-door meeting at the University of Oregon, where administrators proposed selling dirty … Continue reading
Two Processions
Christian nationalism is not our Christ
By Ryan Scott Today we gather on a road. A road that winds its way back through history, to another procession, another crowd, another moment … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Let’s Get Political, in letters
Make Eugene Walkable Again We already know that car drivers are not willing to share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists. Sidewalks in Eugene are … Continue reading
Beer, Watersheds and Fences in Letters!
Do Better on Balling The “Balling on a Budget” article is a disappointing read. As a craft beer enthusiast, business owner [A Beer Club] and … Continue reading
From Whole People to Anti Fascists in Letters
The Architecture of Belonging The current debate over managed camps and “Safe Sleep” sites in Eugene often misses a vital component: the existing social fabric … Continue reading
Elections, Chavez and More in Letters
World Down Syndrome Day Thank you for the wonderful viewpoint celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. The author has been a great blessing to her brother, … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Survey says!
• We’ve been having fun with our brief (like one or two question) community surveys lately — so far we’ve learned folks don’t really know the … Continue reading
Slant — Everything’s fine?
• Chef’s Night Out, the annual sold-out Food for Lane County fundraiser featuring tasty bites from all over town, was April 6. We were delighted … Continue reading
Slant — No spin
• As the May primary election nears, our letters to the editor inbox heats up! We love folks who participate in democracy through lively discussions! … Continue reading
Slant — Sing it!
Earth Day is nigh and we want to publish your kids’ environmental art! We are asking kids kindergarten through eighth grade to draw themselves doing … Continue reading
Chow
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
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
Music
Three Degrees
Get spacey with a new Eugene jazz trio, performing two shows in Eugene
A new Eugene jazz group, Anomalous Trio, debuts this weekend with two shows, April 10 at Oregon Wine LAB, and April 11 at Art House. … Continue reading
Zimbabwean Marimba Party
Enjoy culture, dance and community at the 4th annual marimba party in Eugene
Experience the richness of culture and community and join the 4th Annual Zimbabwe Marimba Party to benefit the nonprofit Humwe: The Cosmas Magaya Cultural Arts … Continue reading
Room Tone
Willamette Valley ambient musicians perform at Cowfish
On April 3, musicians from Eugene, Salem and Portland perform an evening of experimental and ambient music at Cowfish. Eugene drone artist Don Haugen explores … Continue reading
Vote For Pedro
Celebrate 30 years of indie rock with Pedro the Lion
David Bazan was in the midst of writing an autobiographical five-album cycle as the 30th anniversary of his long-running Seattle indie rock project, Pedro the … Continue reading
Gallery
Labor Unions Say ‘ICE Out’ Feb. 28
photos by Chandlor Henderson
Feb. 28 Black Bloc Protest in Eugene
Photos by Dan Morrison.
No Business As Usual
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
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Ideas for love, dates and everything in between
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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