Pick a Card, any Card
The win-win of buying a gift card this season
Gift cards are an underrated present. Think about it — what other gift is specific yet generic at the same time? And with a global … Continue reading
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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Stop Death on the Streets Holds Demonstration at City Manager’s House
The caravan protest comes after recent sweeps of unhoused people's camps during COVID-19
The caravan of cars circles around City Manager Sarah Medary’s house for a second time at around 7:30 pm, their horns blaring as the demonstrators … Continue reading
Protecting the Vulnerable
The pandemic sweeping through nursing homes statewide reveals a need for change
Nursing homes across the country were hit hard and early by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now as cases spike to their highest levels yet, it’s … Continue reading
Local Coalition Calls on City to Stop Franchise Agreement with NW Natural
They urge the city to move away from fracked gas and to stop fossil fuel construction
Fracked gas has been a significant contributor to Eugene’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new alliance of local leaders involved in housing, climate recovery … Continue reading
Portland Journalist to Sue Homeland Security After Pepper Spraying
The lawsuit alleges DHS officers pepper sprayed him while he was reporting at a protest
Portland freelance journalist Mike Bivins is suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for $1 million after they pepper sprayed him as he covered a … Continue reading
Gov. Kate Brown Announces Statewide Freeze Amid COVID-19 Spike
The restrictions will be in effect for two weeks starting Nov. 18
In response to a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases across the state of Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown announced Nov. 13 that she was enacting a … Continue reading
Best Politician
1. Peter DeFazio Representative, U.S. Congress. 2. Kate Brown Oregon governor. 3. Isiah Wagoner former Eugene mayoral write-in candidate. It would be difficult to imagine … Continue reading
Best Nonprofit
1. CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) 341 E. 12th Ave. 541-342-8255. WhiteBirdClinic.org/Cahoots. 2. FOOD For Lane County 770 Bailey Hill Rd. 541-343-2822. … Continue reading
Eugene’s New Team
Two new councilors to take their place on the City Council
As the dust from election week settles — at least locally — Eugene residents will see both new and familiar faces on the City Council. … Continue reading
Best Journalist
1. Tre Stewart Boop Troop Eugene 2. Camilla Mortensen Eugene Weekly 3. Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick The Register-Guard Tre Stewart describes himself as “string cheese,” saying he … Continue reading