Uncorked!
Learn about Eugene and Springfield’s beer and wine scene in Cap and Cork
Each year, Eugene Weekly takes a deep dive into the diverse beer and wine scene here in Eugene and Springfield. Every time, we’re able to … Continue reading
News
LTD Power Play
Plus: Take 5 oil-change chain heading to Eugene
Summer is coming! Get ready for some nighttime noise, downtown Eugene residents! Powerwashing noise, to be exact. Lane Transit District plans to powerwash parts of … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to … Continue reading
Fenced Off
Records show that the downtown Eugene Federal Building may be fenced off for two years
The U.S. General Services Administration is planning to fence off large portions of the downtown Eugene Federal Building plaza and surrounding areas for two years, … Continue reading
Swinging for the Fence
Downtown Eugene office-building owner wants high fencing to keep out the riff-raff
The owner of a cluster of three downtown Eugene office buildings is so tired of having unwelcome people walk across his property that he wants … Continue reading
EW Extra
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
Earth Day Drawing Challenge!
Eugene Weekly is providing a unique opportunity for children’s art to be published in the paper
Does your kid like to paint, draw or otherwise commit acts of art? Eugene Weekly is hosting an Earth Day drawing challenge for children between … Continue reading
No Kings 3
Communities in Alliance — march and rally March 28, in Springfield.
by Johanis Tadeo and Stan Taylor Everywhere we turn we see the overreach and destruction of the MAGA presidency. Pick an issue and the policies … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Balling on a Budget
Finding the cheapest craft brews in town
Drinking the same old beers can get boring. But upgrading to craft beer doesn’t have to be expensive. To prove it, I went on a … Continue reading
Perennial Power
What to plant when it comes to the flowering plants that return each year
April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading
Revolutionary Women
The Revolutionists at Very Little Theatre is both nifty and lavish
When you enter Very Little Theatre’s main stage auditorium to attend the current production of The Revolutionists, the first thing that catches your eye is … Continue reading
Hart-Shaped Box
Eugene comedian records a live album at The Hybrid Gallery
A dead cow changed Nathan Hart’s life. Driving to a gig in Central Oregon, the Eugene comedian hit the animal, which was already deceased in … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
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
Anti-Trans Hate Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Current anti-trans legislation and hateful rhetoric are leading to an increase in trans hate — and the campaign behind it is working on you, too
By Matthew LeDoux Just last year, in 2025, 49 out of 50 U.S. states passed or attempted to pass bills that actively restricted or removed … Continue reading
Public Lands Attack
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument could be the first of more attacks on land management plans
The Epstein files, Venezuela, ICE raids, concentration camps, American citizens killed on the streets, a measles epidemic, Iran — the list goes on and on. … Continue reading
Got 10 Seconds?
Help us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Whether you’ve got 10 seconds or two hours, you can improve the lives of Lane County residents experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities. The first Saturday … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
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
Voting and Turkeys in Letters
BLM’s ‘Notice of Intent’ Oregon’s forests and protected wildlife urgently need our rapid response to the BLM’s “Notice of Intent” released on Feb. 19. Essentially, … Continue reading
Slant
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
Slant — Speak up!
By EW editorial staff • Eugene Weekly is joining with newspapers across the state to call on Gov. Tina Kotak to veto House Bill 4177, … 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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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