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To Chris Pender, there are two types of kids. Monopoly kids and The Game of Life kids. “Monopoly kids are all into money and negotiating,” he says. But he was a Life kid. “I became an actor. And so to me, life always had a storyline.”
Read about The Game of Real Life in EW’s Indoor Games issue.
Read about The Game of Real Life in EW’s Indoor Games issue.
Happiness Wins the Game
To Chris Pender, there are two types of kids. Monopoly kids and The Game of Life kids. “Monopoly kids are all into money and negotiating,” he says. But he was a Life kid. “I became an actor. And so…
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
To Chris Pender, there are two types of kids. Monopoly kids and The Game of Life kids. “Monopoly kids are all into money and negotiating,” he says. But he was a Life kid. “I became an actor. And so to me, life always had a storyline.”
Read about The Game of Real Life in EW’s Indoor Games issue.
Read about The Game of Real Life in EW’s Indoor Games issue.
Collectors from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Springfield as the Willamette Valley Diecast Club hosts its annual winter show, a swap-meet style event dedicated to Hot Wheels and diecast model cars.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Hot Wheels to Warm up a Cold Winter
Collectors from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Springfield as the Willamette Valley Diecast club hosts its annual winter show, a swap-meet style event dedicated to Hot Wheels and dieca…
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January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Collectors from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Springfield as the Willamette Valley Diecast Club hosts its annual winter show, a swap-meet style event dedicated to Hot Wheels and diecast model cars.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
After Eugene Weekly unmasked Amazon as the conglomerate behind the planned package-distribution center near the Eugene Airport, some people have suggested Amazon’s property tax payments may prove a rich windfall for local governments.
But that’s not likely.
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But that’s not likely.
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Amazon Warehouse a Property-tax Jackpot? Nope.
After Eugene Weekly unmasked Amazon as the conglomerate behind the planned package-distribution center near the Eugene Airport, some people have suggested Amazon’s property tax payments on the plac…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
After Eugene Weekly unmasked Amazon as the conglomerate behind the planned package-distribution center near the Eugene Airport, some people have suggested Amazon’s property tax payments may prove a rich windfall for local governments.
But that’s not likely.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
But that’s not likely.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
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Federal Agents Gas Protesters
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:01 AM
On Jan. 27, federal agents at the Eugene Federal Building used tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and flashbang devices against people protesting ICE.
See the photos in Eugene Weekly.
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See the photos in Eugene Weekly.
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On Jan. 24, federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse. People across the nation — including in Lane County — erupted in anger, taking to the streets and calling for lawmakers to abolish ICE.
Read more in online at EugeneWeekly.com
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
On Jan. 24, federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse. People across the nation — including in Lane County — erupted in anger, taking to the streets and calling for lawmakers to abolish ICE.
Read more in online at EugeneWeekly.com
Read more in online at EugeneWeekly.com
Eugene indie rockers Pink Pollen return with a ripping new self-titled album, their first since their 2021 debut Marooned. The band marks the occasion with an album-release concert, 8 pm Friday, Jan. 30 at John Henry’s.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Pretty in Pink
After a lineup change, Eugene indie rockers Pink Pollen return with a ripping new self-titled album, their first since their 2021 debut Marooned. The band marks the occasion with an album-release c…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Eugene indie rockers Pink Pollen return with a ripping new self-titled album, their first since their 2021 debut Marooned. The band marks the occasion with an album-release concert, 8 pm Friday, Jan. 30 at John Henry’s.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
At the Eugene Federal Building, a loudspeaker played the message, “You are ordered to depart the area immediately.” Minutes later federal agents created chaos, throwing a flashbang into a crowd, then firing pepper balls and tear gas canisters.
Read more at EugeneWeekly.com.
Read more at EugeneWeekly.com.
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
At the Eugene Federal Building, a loudspeaker played the message, “You are ordered to depart the area immediately.” Minutes later federal agents created chaos, throwing a flashbang into a crowd, then firing pepper balls and tear gas canisters.
Read more at EugeneWeekly.com.
Read more at EugeneWeekly.com.
Read all about the wide variety of indoor games that folks in Lane County play to avoid boredom and maybe even scratch that competitive itch. There’s board game clubs, a realistic Game of Life, HAPHAZARDS and even fingerboarding.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Keeping It Inside
It’s cold out there, folks. So, when’s a better time to find a way to pass the time that doesn’t involve you freezing? Read all about the wide variety of indoor games that folks in Lane Coun…
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January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Read all about the wide variety of indoor games that folks in Lane County play to avoid boredom and maybe even scratch that competitive itch. There’s board game clubs, a realistic Game of Life, HAPHAZARDS and even fingerboarding.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Out now! Pick up your guide to indoor gaming! Plus: Protesting ICE, Who is American? and 'Off Route' author debut.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Out now! Pick up your guide to indoor gaming! Plus: Protesting ICE, Who is American? and 'Off Route' author debut.
Need to find a paper? Check out: eugeneweekly.com/wheres-my-we...
Need to find a paper? Check out: eugeneweekly.com/wheres-my-we...
From troubles in Springfield Public Schools to LCC, EWEB and of course Trump in Eugene Weekly’s Letters to the editor.
Educational Concerns and More in Letters
SPS Cutting Off Its Own Leg Public education in Springfield faces two major hits this year. Budget shortfalls have the city looking at a massive cut to library funding, while the school district ju…
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
From troubles in Springfield Public Schools to LCC, EWEB and of course Trump in Eugene Weekly’s Letters to the editor.
Eugene Weekly contributor Victoria Koch writes in a Local and Vocal viewpoint, “It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human being, I love talking with young people. And believe me, they are talking!
Read Koch in EW.
Read Koch in EW.
Existential Angst
By Victoria Koch It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human being, I love talking with young people. And believe me, they…
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January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Eugene Weekly contributor Victoria Koch writes in a Local and Vocal viewpoint, “It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human being, I love talking with young people. And believe me, they are talking!
Read Koch in EW.
Read Koch in EW.
Did you enjoy Eugene Weekly’s “Dick Moves”? Or did they piss you off? Read about dick moves and more in Eugene Weekly’s Slant.
Slant — Still Moving
• Jan. 8’s “Top 10 Dick Moves” and the readers’ poll version (“Dick Moves: Your Move”) proved popular with readers! So we’re getting a jump on next year with “Dick Moves, Pre-dick-ted.” What dick m…
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January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you enjoy Eugene Weekly’s “Dick Moves”? Or did they piss you off? Read about dick moves and more in Eugene Weekly’s Slant.
Best of Eugene: Best Massage Therapist!
1. Morgan Hawk, Orb Weaver Healing Arts, OrbWeaverHealing.com.
2. Lily Brunner, Tigerlily Massage, Massagebook.com/therapists/tigerlilymassagellc.
3. Five Bodies Collective, FiveBodiesCollective.com.
1. Morgan Hawk, Orb Weaver Healing Arts, OrbWeaverHealing.com.
2. Lily Brunner, Tigerlily Massage, Massagebook.com/therapists/tigerlilymassagellc.
3. Five Bodies Collective, FiveBodiesCollective.com.
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Best of Eugene: Best Massage Therapist!
1. Morgan Hawk, Orb Weaver Healing Arts, OrbWeaverHealing.com.
2. Lily Brunner, Tigerlily Massage, Massagebook.com/therapists/tigerlilymassagellc.
3. Five Bodies Collective, FiveBodiesCollective.com.
1. Morgan Hawk, Orb Weaver Healing Arts, OrbWeaverHealing.com.
2. Lily Brunner, Tigerlily Massage, Massagebook.com/therapists/tigerlilymassagellc.
3. Five Bodies Collective, FiveBodiesCollective.com.
“Our music says: Ukraine is not only resisting — it is living, remembering and creating its future from deep roots,” says Zoriana Dybovska, founder of YAGÓDY. The group of four Ukrainian women perform 7:30 pm at Unity of the Valley Sunday, Jan. 25.
Read more at EW’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at EW’s What’s Happening Calendar!
YAGÓDY Comes to Eugene
“Our music says: Ukraine is not only resisting — it is living, remembering and creating its future from deep roots,” says Zoriana Dybovska, founder of YAGÓDY. The group of four Ukrainian women perf…
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January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“Our music says: Ukraine is not only resisting — it is living, remembering and creating its future from deep roots,” says Zoriana Dybovska, founder of YAGÓDY. The group of four Ukrainian women perform 7:30 pm at Unity of the Valley Sunday, Jan. 25.
Read more at EW’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more at EW’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Winter greetings, fellow plant lovers. As our world lies mostly in dormancy, I have pondered over the native plant gardens around the nursery in the past year. I have noticed a general decline in native bees, bumble bees, butterflies, moths and insects in general.
Read more in EW’s Garden Palette!
Read more in EW’s Garden Palette!
Native Needs
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty from Doak Creek Natives and Barbara Br…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Winter greetings, fellow plant lovers. As our world lies mostly in dormancy, I have pondered over the native plant gardens around the nursery in the past year. I have noticed a general decline in native bees, bumble bees, butterflies, moths and insects in general.
Read more in EW’s Garden Palette!
Read more in EW’s Garden Palette!
Next up in Best of Eugene Business: Best Death Doula!
1. Oria Gynnette Oberholtzer, 541-514-3323.
2. Rosemary Campbell, 124 Hansen Ln., 458-210-6219.
3. Chelsie Wong.
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1. Oria Gynnette Oberholtzer, 541-514-3323.
2. Rosemary Campbell, 124 Hansen Ln., 458-210-6219.
3. Chelsie Wong.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Next up in Best of Eugene Business: Best Death Doula!
1. Oria Gynnette Oberholtzer, 541-514-3323.
2. Rosemary Campbell, 124 Hansen Ln., 458-210-6219.
3. Chelsie Wong.
eugeneweekly.com/2025/10/30/b...
1. Oria Gynnette Oberholtzer, 541-514-3323.
2. Rosemary Campbell, 124 Hansen Ln., 458-210-6219.
3. Chelsie Wong.
eugeneweekly.com/2025/10/30/b...
Eugene Weekly is hiring a part-time Fundraising & Development Coordinator. We’re looking for someone who can help us grow community support for the journalism that keeps Lane County informed, curious and connected.
For details and to apply: eugeneweekly.com/hiring/
For details and to apply: eugeneweekly.com/hiring/
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Eugene Weekly is hiring a part-time Fundraising & Development Coordinator. We’re looking for someone who can help us grow community support for the journalism that keeps Lane County informed, curious and connected.
For details and to apply: eugeneweekly.com/hiring/
For details and to apply: eugeneweekly.com/hiring/
Moon Maiden Tattoo shop has partnered with Burrito Brigade, an organization providing food to hungry individuals across Lane County, for a tattoo fundraiser from noon to 7 pm, Saturday Jan. 24.
Tattoo prices start at $50.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Tattoo prices start at $50.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Tattoo Fundraiser Helps Feed the Hungry
Moon Maiden Tattoo has partnered with Burrito Brigade — an organization providing food to hungry individuals across Lane County — for a tattoo fundraiser on Jan. 24. Community members will have the…
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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Moon Maiden Tattoo shop has partnered with Burrito Brigade, an organization providing food to hungry individuals across Lane County, for a tattoo fundraiser from noon to 7 pm, Saturday Jan. 24.
Tattoo prices start at $50.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Tattoo prices start at $50.
Read more at Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Former Rep. Peter DeFazio, who represented Oregon’s 4th Congressional District for 36 years, in a late December interview with Eugene Weekly, says that he knew Democrats were in trouble even before the Electoral College began tallying votes on Nov. 5, 2024.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Trump, ’24 and More
Jan. 20 marked one year since President Donald Trump announced, “The golden age of America begins right now,” as his second administration regained the helm of the country. Now in that “golden age,…
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January 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Former Rep. Peter DeFazio, who represented Oregon’s 4th Congressional District for 36 years, in a late December interview with Eugene Weekly, says that he knew Democrats were in trouble even before the Electoral College began tallying votes on Nov. 5, 2024.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
The Rocket Men is playing at Oregon Contemporary Theatre through Feb. 1, including Sunday matinees at 2 pm on Jan. 25 and Feb.1.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Rocketing at OCT
The Rocket Men, a new play now running at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, is truly a work in progress. Crystal Skillman’s drama about the invention of rockets designated for space travel after World W…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The Rocket Men is playing at Oregon Contemporary Theatre through Feb. 1, including Sunday matinees at 2 pm on Jan. 25 and Feb.1.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Gaza Today — and What We Are Called to Do in 2026 is a presentation and discussion that centers around the current situation in Gaza and what actionable steps forward look like in 2026.
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gaza Today — and What We Are Called to Do in 2026 is a presentation and discussion that centers around the current situation in Gaza and what actionable steps forward look like in 2026.
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Best of Eugene: Best Lawyer
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org.
2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com.
3. Matt Watkins, Matt Watkins Law, 795 W. 7th Ave., 541-228-9777, MattWatkinsLaw.com.
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org.
2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com.
3. Matt Watkins, Matt Watkins Law, 795 W. 7th Ave., 541-228-9777, MattWatkinsLaw.com.
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Best of Eugene: Best Lawyer
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org.
2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com.
3. Matt Watkins, Matt Watkins Law, 795 W. 7th Ave., 541-228-9777, MattWatkinsLaw.com.
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org.
2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com.
3. Matt Watkins, Matt Watkins Law, 795 W. 7th Ave., 541-228-9777, MattWatkinsLaw.com.
Behavioral health advocates rejoiced when Lane County and PeaceHealth, 15 months ago, declared they would build a joint 126-bed center on International Way in Springfield’s Gateway area.
But two prominent local businessmen did not cheer.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
But two prominent local businessmen did not cheer.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
Super-Siting Surprise
Behavioral health advocates rejoiced when Lane County and PeaceHealth, 15 months ago, declared they would build a joint 126-bed center on International Way in Springfield’s Gateway area. The facili…
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January 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Behavioral health advocates rejoiced when Lane County and PeaceHealth, 15 months ago, declared they would build a joint 126-bed center on International Way in Springfield’s Gateway area.
But two prominent local businessmen did not cheer.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
But two prominent local businessmen did not cheer.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Out now! Grab a copy at your nearest red box. Need to find your closest distribution spot? Check out eugeneweekly.com/wheres-my-weekly/
Portland-based duo Utility performs 9 pm Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, How to Protect What’s Left?
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Utility Brings Vinyl Release Week to Eugene
Portland-based duo Utility performs Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, How to Protect What’s Left? Utility formed as a two-member …
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January 20, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Portland-based duo Utility performs 9 pm Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, How to Protect What’s Left?
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!
Read more in Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening Calendar!