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Steelhead mural brings Siletz design to 13th Street
A leaping steelhead now fills a once-blank wall along 13th Street. It is a fish familiar to local anglers, and its body is filled with a pattern that has been woven into Siletz basket caps for generations. Erin J. Case, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,...
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Jazz quartet to rock Locals Live
Bringing pizzazz to Oregon State University this October is the R.J. Marx band. On Oct. 23, saxophonist R.J. Marx, bassist Clarence Robinson, pianist Roxanne Hill, and percussionist Michael Morrow will be playing a set of classic jazz for Locals Live, KBVR-TV’s long-running music performance show at OSU. Many people...
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The Radio Star is live and alive
When I first came to Oregon State University, I was put in the very common position of having to start over. I went in with no friends coming from high school, a state away from my parents and with no idea of how I was going to make friends. So...
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Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Newport (Sept. 24, 2026)
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Eugene Muralist Turns Dolly Parton Into a Springfield-Style Tribute Overnight
A mural of Dolly Parton, rendered in the yellow-skinned style of The Simpsons, now covers an exterior wall in an alley off Willamette Street near the Voodoo Doughnut dumpster in downtown Eugene. Local artist Bayne Gardner painted the tribute the day after Parton died at age 80 in late August 2026, surrounding her cartoon likeness with lyrics from the song she wrote decades earlier about the city itself.
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The Secret Sauce: Rich Bergeman’s Infrared Landscapes
What if our green world looked white as fresh snow, and pale skies deepened into velvet ink? Today, we visit The O'Brien Photo Gallery on Willamette Street in Eugene for New Work & Old Favorites by veteran photographer Rich Bergeman. Bergeman has spent decades hauling view cameras across rural landscapes,...
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Mammoths, sloths, bison roam again, oh my!
Ever wondered what creatures may have been wandering around Corvallis thousands of years ago? Remains found across the Willamette Valley can give us better insight. In 2021, the tusk of a mammoth was found under 9th Street in Corvallis during construction. In 2016, the remains of a mammoth were found during construction under Reser Stadium.
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The Weekender | September 24 – October 1
Autumn has officially arrived and with it the seasonal celebrations begin. Pumpkin patches, wagon rides, apple cider, corn mazes, scarecrows, and more have begun to pop up across the region as the colder winds blow into town. Lighting up downtown this weekend is the return of Eugene’s anticipated BRiGHT Parade. Don’t miss out on all the costumes and splendor as the community marches through the streets glowing and glittering! Also this weekend, celebrate Eugene’s new, professional soccer team at the Footy Fest block party.
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Holding On and Letting Go
Daniel Dietz’s Rare and Used: Adventures of a Book Scout’s Apprentice is a delightful, uplifting page-turner that also poses significant questions central to the human experience, notably the notion of holding on versus letting go. Dietz grew up in the Willamette Valley, and after two decades away, recently returned to Eugene to connect with his aging parents and to raise his own sons in the place he considers home. Once settled in Eugene, Dietz found himself inexplicably drawn to the world of bookselling, a labor of love he learned at an early age from his stepfather, Michael Karn.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
UO could merge College of Design, School of Music and Dance
The University of Oregon is considering merging the College of Design with the School of Music and Dance, a move leaders say could reduce costs through administrative savings. Faculty in the College of Design told Lookout Eugene-Springfield that news of the possible merger began circulating last week. Dean Adrian Parr Zaretsky discussed the idea at a meeting with college faculty and staff Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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Notes from 20 years on the podium
Twenty years is a long time to build a relationship between a conductor, an orchestra and a community. For Newport Symphony Orchestra Music Director Adam Flatt, some of the most memorable moments have come from just how close those three can be. “Our [performing arts center] is intimate,” he said,...
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McLaughlin: Oregon Dominates and Faces Fake Outrage
Chris Rock is one of my favorite comedians. I follow the comedy world a lot and consume a lot of standup comedy, online and in person. Rock has some of the best bits and comedic timing of any comic of my lifetime. He released a Netflix special a few years back called ‘Selective Outrage’ and yes, it’s worth a watch if you haven’t seen it already.
philomathnews.com
Volume 7, Number 209, September 22, 2026
A very large book sale is coming up at the library in Corvallis and proceeds benefit the Philomath library and others in the system. The PHS cross-country teams competed in a huge meet at Tillamook. We have the latest Philomath Police Log and the Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. The volleyball team took the court for a couple of matches in Astoria. Campfires are allowed outside developed campgrounds on the Siuslaw. The Inclusivity Committee plans to meet at 5:30 today at City Hall. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor.
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Previewing some of the season's big books
As the calendar turns to fall tomorrow, we take a look at some of the buzzy books that are coming out with Here & Now‘s go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of “The Stacks” podcast. Book reccomendations. Fiction. by Min Jin Lee. by Deesha Philyaw. by Marlon James.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Lookout arts correspondent Annie Aguiar promoted to new editor role
There are few things more enjoyable than sharing good news. That’s why today is a good day. Annie Aguiar, our arts and culture correspondent, has been promoted to audience editor, working with both Lookout Eugene-Springfield and Lookout Santa Cruz, effective immediately. If you follow us on Instagram, you might...
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Dadweed, sure to grow on you
Dadweed doesn’t seem particularly interested in staying inside bluegrass’ traditional boundaries. The Portland acoustic trio will bring its blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, pop and R&B to Newport this Sunday, Sept. 27, for a KYAQ concert at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center. Featuring Clayton Eiberg on acoustic guitar...