Love in a Time of Protest
Let the Love and Sex issue distract you with sex ranches, cammigirls, divorce parties and more As you read this issue of Eugene Weekly, you’ll … Continue reading
News
FBI Asking Press for Info
Photographer questioned over identity of protesters at the Federal Building
The FBI has asked a local photographer to identify protesters at ICE protests at the Eugene Federal Building, bringing up questions of press freedom in … Continue reading
Gateway Sports Center Idea No Slam Dunk
Former Royal Caribbean building would need zoning change, roof-raising
The New Jersey owner of the vacant former Royal Caribbean call center building in Springfield is so keen to sell the place that it’s paying … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“What are the consequences when people refuse their roles and become disruptive? Perhaps disruption is not only born of desperation but is in fact a … Continue reading
Escalation
Federal agents ramp up violence against protesters in Eugene
In the days and weeks since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and as ICE agents continue forcefully targeting … Continue reading
EW Extra
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
Armed Counter-demonstrators Confront Springfield Protest
A national day of action brought roughly 300 demonstrators to Springfield City Hall, where armed counter-demonstrators drew tense exchanges before protests later escalated in Eugene
A national day of protest was declared across the country Jan. 30, and Lane County answered with demonstrations in Springfield and Eugene — beginning with … Continue reading
Update: Former SeQuential Owner Buys Sam Bond’s Garage
New owner says he plans to reopen the Whiteaker bar in May or June
Eugene’s beloved Sam Bond’s Garage isn’t going anywhere. Ian Hill, the Eugene businessman who bought the Whiteaker bar in December, plans to reopen in late … Continue reading
Video Suggests Feds had Hand in Broken Window
Broken windows at Eugene Federal Building turned an ICE protest into a ‘riot’
On Jan. 30, the Eugene Police Department declared the ICE Out protest at the downtown Eugene Federal Building a “riot” after someone broke a ground-floor … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Dex Appeal
Dex Ranch is a local sex club on the outskirts of Dexter. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions.
If you are traveling to Dexter, an unincorporated community nestled in the trees outside of Eugene, it could be for a myriad of reasons. Perhaps, … Continue reading
Camming in Lane County
Sex cam work is work for two Lane County models
Checking emails, creating content and building and maintaining an audience — these decidedly non-erotic tasks are parts of many modern jobs. So, too, are they … Continue reading
What’s Behind the Sparkly Doors?
Overlap Selfcare Superstore offers a sober, adults-only community space in downtown Springfield
Behind a set of glittering doors in downtown Springfield is a space that resists any easy labels. Overlap Selfcare Superstore opened in October 2022 with … Continue reading
There’s No Need For Shame
Local sexologists are making sex education less taboo
Many people have never even heard of it. Sexology? It sounds odd. But in reality, it’s a practice that can help people overcome a fear, … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
‘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
What Does It Mean To Be An American?
If Renee Good and Alex Pretti were not white, would the outrage be the same?
By Jenny Jonak Many of us have watched videos of the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Good’s and Pretti’s deaths stand out, … Continue reading
Existential Angst
Hope despite generations of troubled times
By Victoria Koch It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human … Continue reading
Courage
A legal observer urges us not to turn away from the government violence
By Latiffe Amado We stand here today because people are dying at the hands of ICE — in cages, in transit, and in the streets … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
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
Educational Concerns and More in Letters
SPS Cutting Off Its Own Leg Public education in Springfield faces two major hits this year. Budget shortfalls have the city looking at a massive … Continue reading
Drama at LCC and an Unwanted County Sermon in Letters
Sermon on the County, Loveall Style The Jan. 5 “State of the County” address, organized and led by outgoing Lane County Commission Board Chair David … Continue reading
Slant
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
Slant — Still Moving
• Jan. 8’s “Top 10 Dick Moves” and the readers’ poll version (“Dick Moves: Your Move”) proved popular with readers! So we’re getting a jump … Continue reading
Slant — Serious strife
• ICE Box. The Portland Immigrant Rights Commission reports that 42 detentions were reported to the PIRC hotline between Jan. 1 and Jan. 11 in … 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
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
Pretty in Pink
A strong new direction for Eugene indie rock trio Pink Pollen
After a lineup change, Eugene indie rockers Pink Pollen return with a ripping new self-titled album, their first since their 2021 debut Marooned. The band … Continue reading
Hellfire and Brimstone Hootenanny
William Elliott Whitmore and Jim Ward at the Art House
On Jan. 18, Iowa musician William Elliott Whitmore performs insurgent gutter-punk blues at Art House, supported by Jim Ward from the singular Texas experimental hard … Continue reading
Utility Brings Vinyl Release Week to Eugene
Portland duo plays Jan. 22 show at John Henry’s with bands Milton and Gunk
Portland-based duo Utility performs Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, … 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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