For 40 years, Eugene Weekly your free, alternative paper has paid for its stories, staff and newsprint through entertainment and event advertising, and our loyal readers and advertisers are still the backbone of how and why we do what we do. But despite the paper's hard-hitting news and fun entertainment coverage being as popular as ever, the Weekly is feeling the effects of inflation and a loss of ad revenues.
As you watch major newspapers in the area decline, know that this locally owned paper is in it for the long haul, and we are broadening the ways we fund producing this lively and essential news source.
Eugene Weekly launched a nonprofit foundation in 2022 – Twin Rivers Institute for Press Sustainability — TRIPS, for short — accepting tax-deductible donations to help the Weekly and other existing small news outlets in and around Eugene cover everything from city council meetings to concerts and art openings.
This Giving Season TRIPS needs your help! Your donation directly benefits Eugene Weekly – and keeps our weekly print newspaper in your hands. EW is full of great local journalism, fun features and thoughtful arts and entertainment coverage — and of course your crossword and sudoku. Online you will find even more news, arts and opinion, and access to our sassy weekly newsletters. Additionally, proceeds will help support other small local papers in our area — as a thriving news ecosystem means we succeed together. TRIPS' ultimate goal is to boost community journalism as a whole in the southern Willamette Valley
Our first 50 contributors will receive a small mystery swag item: we have T-shirts, sticker packs, cover prints and more that will be sent out in appreciation of support. Additionally, donations to TRIPS over $500 will get you a free mailed subscription to EW! Don't need a subscription? We can donate your gift to a reader outside of our delivery area, local organizations or to those who cannot afford a subscription, like inmates at Oregon state penitentiaries.
Please donate, and share the campaign with friends and family via social and email!
