ICE Out Protest and Chaos

EPD declares a riot at the downtown Eugene Federal Building, federal agents tear gas and pepper ball protesters

Protesters tear gassed and arrested at the Eugene Federal Building

Federal agents fire pepper balls and teargas at protesters and media

Feds fire riot control agents at a peaceful Jan. 31 ICE protest at the Eugene Federal Building and show disrespect to the Mexican flag

Federal agents ramp up violence against protesters in Eugene

After a day of protest in downtown Eugene, the night ends in injuries and two arrests

FBI agents talk with arrested protesters at the Eugene Federal Building

Outrage is reaching a boiling point as the death toll from ICE actions rises

A U.S. judge granted a preliminary injunction against the implementation of new rules on federal property

The Eugene Party for Socialism and Liberation is fighting against imperialism

Za Cart Pizza opening a first brick and mortar location after 15 years

Native American candidate Melissa Bird hopes to be the next congressional representative for Oregon’s 4th District

As attacks escalate against LGBTQ+ people around the country, many are taking up arms.

Protesters and lawmakers speak out against ICE

The Eugene Fencers Club is making fencing cool again

A candlelight vigil under an overpass honors the people who died homeless in Lane County this year

A federal judge grants a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration preventing the implementation of new rules

Oregon’s largest teachers union holds an anti-ICE training in Eugene

Liberty Walks is walking almost 3,000 miles across the U.S. to foster connection and unity.

Preservation advocates are trying to save the Oregon Caves Chateau.

Seniors are learning how to use their devices and stay safe on the internet.

Fermata Ballet Collective, winner of this year’s Arts and Business Alliance visionary award, is diversifying ballet.

Civic Stadium reopens with a first responder soccer match.

A new exhibit at the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History explores queer Indigenous culture.

Activists sue the Trump administration, Kristi Noem and the DHS for constitutional rights violations.

The sleepy town south of Eugene is alive with shopping opportunities

Local punk nonprofit Radical Alternative Development hosts eighth annual Punks Who Give

The ATF tells EW that it is changing the Firearm Transaction Form and prospective gun buyers must mark their birth sex on the current form

Over 150 people gathered in Coiner Park, Cottage Grove for a candlelight vigil in support of immigrants in light of recent ICE activity

Journalist and professor Peter Laufer highlights how journalists are under attack

Eugene Water and Electric Board faces lawsuit from environmental advocates.

New dam operational practices could help save salmon in the Willamette Valley.

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall faces controversy regarding his invocations before commissioner meetings.

Former Eugene Weekly business manager Elisha Young entered a not guilty plea during an arraignment at the Lane County Jail.

Thousands in Eugene protest Donald Trump and his administration.

Protesters gather again in Eugene to condemn Trump’s actions.

Measure 118, which would give money to all Oregonians, faces an uphill battle with critics.

Controversial efforts to rezone forest land near Oakridge into a gravel mine continue, years after it was first proposed.

The Eugene Planning division denied a zoning verification for a new biofuel transfer station after protest from local community members and nonprofits.

Eugene breweries are keeping the craft scene alive with the annual Eugene Beer Week coming in June.

The Eugene Police Department has partnered with PeaceHealth to conduct tactical training in the unused Eugene University District Hospital.

Grab your 20-sided die and get ready for a nacho adventure.