Local & Vocal
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News
EV Stands for Eviction
Landlord booting Eugene electric-vehicle company Arcimoto from its factory
Arcimoto, the long-sputtering electric-vehicle company, is being evicted from the factory it occupies in west Eugene. In a lawsuit filed late last month in Lane … Continue reading
Taking Risks
Older protesters say they show up despite the risks because they feel an obligation to do so for those who can’t
If you drive by the Federal Building in downtown Eugene, chances are you’ve seen protesters on the sidewalks surrounding the building every day, holding signs … Continue reading
Money Machine
Wood-products industry uses low-key political committee to send cash to Lane County commissioner campaigns
Lane County’s wood-products barons are filling a war chest to help politically right-leaning candidates in the May 19 elections for the Lane County Board of … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” — Marcus Aurelius • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org for protest updates. If arrested at a … 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
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
Spring in the Coast Range
Sweet Creek is the perfect hike for Earth Month
Spring is a great time to explore the streams, forests and flowers of the central Oregon Coast Range, and I can’t think of many places … Continue reading
Eat Your Heart Out Portland
Eugene has the used book market cornered with over 40,000 used books and more at the Friends of Eugene Public Library’s annual giant sale
Over the course of the past year, a force of 400 volunteers gathered over 40,000 used books, textbooks, audio books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, a sheet … 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
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
Gripes, Gratitude and Not-So-Street-Smart in Letters
Empty Buildings Congratulations to Lane County for purchasing the old Wells Fargo building instead of building a new office building. Perhaps there are other office … Continue reading
Slant
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
Slant — Stressed out
• Every week we run our Activist Alert in print, online and in a newsletter! As the news on war in Iran, proposed drastic increases … 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
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
Singing the Lived Experiences
Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus is to host an annual concert, titled Legacies.
Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus is a fairly new group, formed in May 2018 in response to the need in the community to come together. With … Continue reading
Pick a Pair
Olympia, Washington banjo and vocal harmony duo performs at The Shedd
On “Give it All Away,” from The Lowest Pair’s latest album, Kendl Winter sings, “By now I wonder how the seasons always seem to take … 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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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