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Land Managers point to benefits of controlled burning in Willamette Valley
A view of Meadowlark Prairie, looking east. The unit on the right was burned in October 2023 and shows more new growth and flowers than the unit to the left which has more thatch and fewer visible flowers. Land managers have been using ecological burns to maintain and enhance the...
These Oregon roller derby teammates find their alter egos on the track
When Felicity Farrell first saw Tawshma Pachito skate, she was starstruck. She never imagined they’d be coaching the Emerald City Roller Derby Team together over a decade later. Pachito—or Pow Wow, as she’s known to her teammates—played on the same team as Farrell’s mom. As a child, Farrell admired Pachito’s athleticism as she raced around the track, a blur of speed and tenacity, expertly dodging anyone who got in her way.
Prep notebook: Klamath Union's DayQuan McKay shines at Wally Ciochetti Invitational
Klamath Union’s DayQuan McKay stole the show Friday at the Wally Ciochetti Invitational in Cottage Grove. McKay finished first in three events and second in another in the 14-team meet.
Local Track Round Up: Bulldogs, Tigers and Pirates shine in Cottage Grove
North Bend’s girls were second and Bandon third while Marshfield’s boys were fifth in the 15-school Wally Ciochetti Invitational track and field meet at Cottage Grove, the final tuneup for the schools before this week’s district meets. North Bend hosts the Sky-Em League district meet on Friday and Saturday with Marshfield and the league’s other teams. Bandon hosts its Class 2A district meet, for Special District 3, with the other...
Eugene Springfield Fire hosts mass casualty training exercise
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Springfield Fire is hosting mass casualty training exercises this week. The exercises started on Monday and will run until Wednesday. The exercise centers on real-time decision making and coordinating work with other responding agencies. That coordination is the main focus of the training as all...
Cowboys win Wally Ciochetti Invitational
The Crook County High School track & field squad tuned up for district Friday afternoon at the Wally Ciochetti Invitational in Cottage Grove. The Cowboys took first in the 15-team meet, finishing with 127 points to outdistance second place Henley, 108.7, and third place Cottage Grove, 57.5. The Cowgirls also had a solid meet, finishing in fifth place with 65 points. Philomath won the girls meet with 85 points, while North Bend was second, 77.5, Bandon third, 71, and Marist fourth, 69.5. ...
Lane County Fair Reveals Exciting 2024 Concert Series, Clay Walker & More
EUGENE, Ore. — Get ready to groove because the Lane County Fair just dropped its highly-anticipated 2024 Main Stage Concert Series lineup!. "We're all about that live music vibe here at the Lane County Fair, and this year, we're turning up the volume like never before," exclaimed the Fair's latest press release. "We've curated a diverse lineup that's sure to tickle every musical fancy, whether you're into Country twangs, Rock rhythms, Reggae beats, Hip Hop flows, or Pop melodies. Join us this July for the ultimate concert experience!"
BLM campgrounds won’t open for lack of hosts
Just how important campground hosts are is shown in a situation in Oregon. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) says two forest campgrounds in Oregon’s Lane County are shut down for lack of campground hosts. Without important campground hosts, two camps down the drain. Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek...
How many trails are still closed from ice storm damage in Eugene and Springfield?
The historic ice storm in January left much of the Eugene and Springfield area full of downed trees and debris. Hiking and biking trails suffered and crews were left with months of work to make some of the area’s most popular spots safe for use again. Heading into the...
Sounds, Smells, Tastes and Wines
All wine drinkers know — it isn’t just about the taste, the smell or that buzz — it’s about the experience. The friends we share a bottle with. The memories we make. And of course, every good memory needs a soundtrack. A pairing of wine and...
Lane County Tuesday farmers market season gets underway
The Lane County Farmers Market kicks off its seasonal Tuesday Market in downtown Eugene this week. The Tuesday Market will feature two new food assistance programs. “We will be running the little lettuce bucks program where we will give a $5 token to each child under 12 that comes to the market to spend at the market that day,” said Alexis Molinari, the Lane County Farmers Market Manager.
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