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Eugene studio teams up with Green Hill to find dogs forever homes
EUGENE, Ore. - Warrior Fitness in Eugene hosted a free community yoga event, partnering with Green Hill Humane Society. Participants shared the mat with senior dogs looking for their forever homes instead of puppies. The event raised money and awareness for Green Hill while giving people a chance to meet some of the shelter's adoptable dogs.
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Placido's Pasta Shop one of Yelp's top 100 best pasta places in the U.S.
Placido’s Pasta Shop in Eugene has been a staple for pasta lovers for more than a decade. That dedication from impressed restaurant reviewers earned the eatery official recognition as one of Yelp’s top 100 pasta places of 2026 . Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 100 pasta joints in the U.S. celebrates both National Pasta Day on Oct. 17 and “America’s ever-growing passion for the popular dish,” according to an article posted to Yelp's site. Yelp searches for “pasta shops” increased 52% in the period from September 2025 to August 2026 compared to the 12 months prior, showing a desire for handmade pasta and spaces that inspire diners to slow down, according to the restaurant ratings organization. The Italian restaurant at 120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd. has been serving fresh pasta since 2015. Chef Joe Placido previously told The Register-Guard about pasta’s versatility. His menu reflects a focus on high-quality ingredients and well-made pasta. “I like really traditional Italian dishes, but ones that really use the best ingredients that I can source,” Placido said. His decades of cooking experience culminate in a restaurant any local foodie knows well. Menu staples like spaghetti and meatballs, the house-smoked salmon alfredo and the shrimp
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'Water for Elephants' brings high-flying acrobatics and romance to Hult Center Friday
EUGENE, Ore. — The best-selling novel “Water for Elephants” is coming to the Hult Center this Friday, bringing its high-flying romance to the stage. The touring production features a wide range of acrobatics woven into the story. Cast member Adam Fullick, an acrobat in the “Water for Elephants” tour, said audiences can expect “lots of different acrobatic elements in the show.”
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Museum to host largest gathering of Willamette Valley wineries in decades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The largest gathering of Willamette Valley wineries in decades is coming to the Portland Art Museum for a one-of-a-kind tasting extravaganza. It’s a rare chance to explore wine, learn from the makers, and take in art with a fresh lens. “Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet” is happening Wednesday, Nov. […]
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Into the canopy: tree climbing comes to the University of Oregon
Canopy Connection Tree Climbing and the River House Outdoor Center brought University of Oregon students closer to nature, offering an opportunity to climb a redwood tree at Washburn Park on Oct. 18 and 25. Canopy Connection and the outdoor center invited participants to explore the canopy from a new perspective, transforming the Eugene park into an opportunity for adventure, reflection and connection with the outdoors.
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Locals Guard This Old-School Oregon Deli Like a Secret, and One Bite Explains Why
Some Corvallis spots keep their fans quiet on purpose. One downtown deli has hosted first dates, folk music nights, and lunch breaks for decades, and plenty of locals still talk about it in lowered voices. The sandwiches are big, the smoker runs early, and the chips are made right in the kitchen.
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Move It Monday: OR athlete running 3,000+ miles for teen mental health
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon-based athlete is lacing up and enduring the elements for a good cause. Devon Edwards, a licensed professional counselor, is running more than 3,000 miles across America to support mental health care for teens. He started in Revere, Massachusetts, and is making the trek to Newport, Oregon, to raise money. […]
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How an Oregon college cheerleader became a professional painter
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. A concussion helped Mick Brinkman find a path as an artist. When Brinkman entered Western Oregon University as a freshman in 2022, she was studying pre-med and competing in cheerleading. She became an art design major after she was injured in a fall and is a sought-after professional muralist with compositions around Monmouth. Brinkman has always had a love of art, but when she became the first person from her family to enter college, she was going to give it up. “I had this underlying love of art that I’ve carried with me for my entire life, all throughout high school, too,” Brinkman said. “When that big change happened to my brain, I was like, ‘I’m going to do something that I love and not try to push through this injury and get into something that I might potentially hate.’ “Life’s too short.” Brinkman was drawn to cheerleading, other artistic pursuits Growing up in Central Oregon, Brinkman was attracted to artistic pursuits. She participated in any sport her family could afford. She often participated in dance and then got into cheer. “And