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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

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A New Arts Haven

The Eugene Ballet’s new Midtown Arts Center provides a space for dancers and other arts groups

Arts 2 days ago

In a final rehearsal, four Eugene Ballet dancers move across the floor in their new studio, polishing several spots in their routine. This room they … Continue reading →

Fighting for Representation

Laural O’Rourke and Harry Sanger vie for a spot on the 4J school board

News 2 days ago

In a time when a pandemic has called attention to access to education, equity for people of color and more diversity in schools, every position … Continue reading →

DeFazio Hosts Transit Roundtable

Local leaders joined the congressman in discussing the COVID support and rebuilding infrastructure

BlogNews 3 days ago

Congressman Peter DeFazio facilitated a virtual roundtable with local leaders April 7 to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on transportation and modernizing transit infrastructure in … Continue reading →

Erased From the Classroom

A Black rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner is taken out of 4J curriculum, leading to questions on how the Black experience is taught in schools

News 1 week ago

When Ashley Carr, a Black woman and local mental health therapist, found out songwriter and musician Kendrick Lamar had been removed from some Eugene School … Continue reading →

Eugene Without a City Hall is Declared ‘Homeless’ by Federal Government

City leaders say new TAC report is the golden ticket for getting Eugene housed

Satire 1 week ago

After six years couch surfing in different local government buildings, Eugene lost its squatters rights and is now officially homeless. The declaration came in a … Continue reading →

Diverting Homelessness

ShelterCare’s new program seeks a different approach in helping the unhoused

News 2 weeks ago

When it comes to homelessness, keeping even a few people off the streets and getting them out of emergency shelters helps both individual people and … Continue reading →

Getting on Board

Two candidates are running for position three on 4J’s School Board

News 3 weeks ago

It’s a busy spring for Eugene School District 4J. As schools and students transition from virtual learning to hybrid in-person instruction for the first time … Continue reading →

Mixing it Up

Local liquor stores share advice for crafting cocktails at home

Drink 1 month ago

Making your own drinks, as it turns out, is a lot like dating — everyone has their own taste, what works well for some won’t … Continue reading →

Hazel Dai: 1971-2021

An outgoing woman, she loved wearing wigs and making her own clothes

NewsObituary 1 month ago

Hazel Dai died in Eugene on Jan. 8, at 49 years old. She is believed to be the first person in Lane County to die … Continue reading →

Rep. Peter DeFazio on Recent Congressional Actions

From green infrastructure to COVID-19 relief, the congressman says some of these actions are overdue

News 1 month ago

With support from the Biden administration, Rep. Peter DeFazio says Congress is moving forward on some important pieces of legislation — tackling green infrastructure, COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

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