Back during the peak of summer, a public relations firm reached out to me about Ghost Scream Hot Sauce. Now that I’ve had over a month to think over the hot sauce, I figured it’s time to explore...
Back during the peak of summer, a public relations firm reached out to me about Ghost Scream Hot Sauce. Now that I’ve had over a month to think over the hot sauce, I figured it’s time to explore...
President Donald Trump is no stranger to courts. During the 2016 campaign, USA Today found that Trump has gone through 3,500 lawsuits. Sen. Jeff Merkley (who’s quietly obvious about his 2020 presidential...
In the old days, you had to meet your trench coat-wearing dealer in a dark alleyway to buy weed (at least that’s what TV has told me). Nowadays, in Eugene and Bend, there’s a weed platform...
“A unique vegan sandal that is eco-friendly, coconut scent infused and female-founded in the USA, Vines Islandwear will be your new obsession for any adventure!” They had me at coconut sandals. And I admit...
Will Brails win Best Hangover Breakfast again? Who’s got the best burrito in town? Check out the list of nominees for best eats and then nominate your favorite noms at weekly.star.vote. EATS...
Voting is underway in Round One of Eugene Weekly’s STAR voting runoff! Here’s your slate of candidates in the Civics category. Go to weekly.star.vote to weigh in! CIVICS Best Local politician...
The below was posted on Swift’s Facebook page this morning: “Slip away, asleep in my car, all the angels sing, Que Sera Sera” What will be, will be… The final words from Richard’s final song....
I’m trying to find a backup plan to get my football fix because all this time I’ve spent in the press box and finishing the game on the sidelines for the past three games has left me spoiled. Hell,...
Generally, GateHouse Media is just not that funny. It’s closing newspapers and slashing writing staff across the country as well as locally. But when Uranus, Missouri, lost its local paper, the Waynesville Daily...
Word of a hiker possibly killed by a cougar here in Oregon broke Sept. 11, and Brooks Fahy of Predator Defense is concerned the hype will lead to increased killing of the big cats, something that he says...
It is traditional for columnists and writers to pen that last good-bye column. And in this day and age it’s not unusual for editorial page writers to call out the ownership of the papers they work...
Jacob Albert Laskey, known for his ties to white supremacy, pled guilty to assault in the fourth degree and unlawful use of a weapon on Sept. 10. According to court records, Circuit Court Judge Valeri...
Measure 105 has gained a lot of attention, and outrage, from Oregonians seeking to protect immigrants within its borders. But, immigrants aren’t the only group of people fearing November’s...
This season’s Oregon (2-0) non-conference games make me wish we had simulation modes like the Madden football video games. And I feel that I’m not alone. Autzen Stadium’s stands looked...
Imagine trying to learn calculus in an over-populated classroom in high school. You’re sitting next to some boys who just got back from PE and decided to skip the showers. With a schoolwide ban on perfumes,...
Friday, Sept. 7 Channel Your Inner Goth Fall is almost here. Rather than consuming pumpkin spice lattes, take part in the Eugene Gothic Weekend at Old Nick’s Pub (located at 211 Washington Street)....
I once heard that the best way to approach marathon running is to take each mile and dedicate it to someone special in your life. For that particular mile, you reflect how the chosen person positively...
A U.S. flag fit for a battleship spreads out as a hodgepodge marching band replacement plays “America The Beautiful.” The flag is in full display and, before the band plays “The National Anthem,”...
Newspapers around the country can breathe a sigh of relief — the tariffs on Canadian newsprint have been overturned by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The tariffs arose in January after the Norpac...
As you may have seen earlier this morning, a mural by Blek Le Rat, associated with Eugene’s 20×21 mural project was painted over. But that’s not the only breaking news in Eugene today....
In Meerah Powell’s Aug. 30 cover story on Sen. Jeff Merkley, EW found out what Subway sandwich he eats: a six-inch Italian BMT, and he washes it down with a Dr. Pepper. These are the kind of answers...
A mural by French stencil artist Blek Le Rat that appeared as part of the Eugene’s 20×21 EUG mural project was painted over. The building owners say it was a mistake and they will look into...
Back in March when the news of Iranian hackers had hit more than 300 universities located in the U.S. and abroad in a cyber attack, the University of Oregon issued a statement saying the “spear phishing”...
I’m a little high on spice and the pulsating rhythms of Ethiopian music as I tear off pieces of injera, a light, crepe-like sourdough flatbread. It’s a special sneak preview night at Addis Ethiopian...
Thursday, Aug. 23 Ice cream social at Campbell Community Center Please, let me interrupt your day with an important free ice cream alert because, as the heat continues to drag us down, ice cream is needed...
Jump inside the sticky sweet world of Masaaki Yuasa, director of Lu Over The Garden Wall and Devilman Crybaby, as he masterfully crafts a tale of a girl, a boy and a night full of alcohol. The Night is Short,...
The skies are smokey all day. The moon is a creepy red at night. At least the sunsets are fantastic lately, but the wildfire smoke is hanging over Lane County in an apocalyptic haze this week. There are fires...
Aretha Franklin, queen of soul, 1942-2018. Over the course of her storied career, Franklin took Otis Redding’s song “Respect” and turned it into an iconic feminist and civil rights anthem....
The 4J school board finally decided on the dollar amount to ask Eugene voters in November. By unanimous vote, the board will ask for $319.3 million, the largest amount in the district’s history. But it’ll...
Friday, Aug. 17 Vietnam: An Inner View The 2018 Bohemian Festival in Cottage Grove focuses on their toga party for the 40th Anniversary of Animal House, but the festival includes several other films. Vietnam:...