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Oregon Coast Aquarium debuts octopus named for buzzy book series
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A curious new resident is making a splash at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Meet Juicebox, a 3-pound Giant Pacific Octopus recently discovered by research divers while swapping acoustic receivers along the Oregon Coast. The aquarium partners with Oregon State University to track tagged marine animals,...
orangemedianetwork.com
Banned books read-in introduces new library fixture, lending library
This Wednesday, students met in the Willamette Room of the Valley Library to read their favorite excerpts from a host of banned books. The event, organized by Monique McDade, an assistant professor of early American literature at Oregon State University, introduced two locations for students to access and exchange banned books – a “little lending library” outside of Moreland Hall, and a banned books display on the second floor of the Valley Library.
beachconnection.net
Classic Play 'Night of the Iguana' Heads to Oregon Coast / Newport
(Newport, Oregon) – An old favorite and stalwart classic comes to the central Oregon coast, with Newport seeing a major literary accomplishment beginning its run this week. Red Octopus Theatre Company in Newport will stage Tennessee Williams’ classic drama “The Night of the Iguana” this fall, with performances running October 16 through November 1, 2026, in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre at the Newport Performing Arts Center. With direction by Bonnie Ross, the production will span nine performances, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
KCBY
Greenhill now caring for 170 rats after rescue from tarp-covered cars in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — For two weeks, a Eugene resident says two parked cars sat along the road in her neighborhood, covered with tarps, surrounded by trash, and emitting an odd odor. "The smell that was coming, like a weird smell. It wasn't like death or anything, like you would...
myfamilytravels.com
This Oregon Restaurant Is Hiding In A Historic Downtown Building And Serves Seasonal Northwest Food
Brick walls, tall windows, and a doorway most people stroll past without a second glance. Behind it, dinner is quietly doing something special. Tucked inside a century-old downtown building, this kitchen lets the calendar write the menu. Spring brings tender greens, summer piles on berries and sweet corn, and fall rolls in with mushrooms and roasted squash. Every plate looks polished but never fussy.
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An Albany youth music program gave hundreds of free lessons, now faces an uncertain future
“Does anyone remember what this is called?” Music instructor Amy Thomas pointed to a whiteboard where she had just drawn a solid black circle with a long stem pointing up. “A quarter note!” the students chanted together. At the Albany Youth Orchestra, it was the first week of...
unearththevoyage.com
myfamilytravels.com
This Oregon Restaurant Serves Syrian Food So Good People Drive Nearly Two Hours To Get It
Two hours in the car for dinner sounds extreme until you taste exactly why people keep doing it anyway. Spices layer deep into every dish here, recipes carrying real authenticity rather than a watered-down version built for unfamiliar palates. Portions stay generous too, plates clearly meant for sharing even when nobody especially wants to share once the food actually arrives.
The Register-Guard
hereisoregon.com
Meet Juicebox, the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s new giant Pacific octopus with a ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ connection
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has a new resident in its Octopus Grotto: Juicebox, a 4-pound female giant Pacific octopus named after a shapeshifting character in the bestselling “Dungeon Crawler Carl” book series. The aquarium’s scientific dive team found Juicebox Aug. 29 while replacing an underwater acoustic receiver at...
myfamilytravels.com
Oregon Has A Pizza Place That Makes Fresh Dough Every Morning With Bob’s Red Mill Flour
Fresh dough every single morning sounds like a basic promise until you realize how many places fake that claim instead. Flour sourced locally goes into every batch here, nothing pre-mixed or shipped frozen pretending to taste homemade. Crust comes out with that specific chew only fresh dough delivers, the kind regulars notice immediately once they’ve had the shortcut version anywhere else in this corner of Oregon.
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New Ducks wines are flying high at the University of Oregon
Rivals have long used the “wine and cheese tailgates” taunt to ruffle the feathers of the University of Oregon’s fanbase. It turns out there’s something to the wine part of that tease. The Ducks now have official wines made by Eugene’s own Sweet Cheeks Winery, and head football coach Dan Lanning appears to be a wine guy.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Developer bets on 13th Avenue near campus for new bar and restaurant
A new campus bar and restaurant is coming to East 13th Avenue. Eran Fields, the California developer behind the 14-story student apartment complex being built on the southwest corner of Alder Street and East 13th Avenue known as The Ellis, has bought the 0.38-acre property just across the street, on the southeast corner, for $7.5 million.
opb.org
Restaurants coming to Portland and Eugene this autumn
Portland’s got a reputation for food — the New York Times has called the city “the dining capital of the Pacific Northwest.” And last year, a Eugene establishment made it into the publication’s top 100 restaurants of 2025. Zoe Baillargeon is a freelance food writer...
willamettevalleymagazine.com
The Creswell Bakery, Where It All Starts from Scratch
Everything is made from scratch at the Creswell Bakery located just off I-5 in Creswell, Oregon. Look for the huge sign on the highway and take the exit to delicious homemade goodies. Creswell Bakery specializes in scratch artisan bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, and serves breakfast and lunch six days a...
beachconnection.net
Newport Seafood 'n Wine Tix Just Went On Sale: Oregon Coast Gets Yummy
(Newport, Oregon) – A major landmark event on the Oregon coast has just opened its doors – figuratively speaking. The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is marking a major milestone in 2027, celebrating its 50th year when it returns February 25 - 28. Tickets are now available for the four-day event, which has grown into one of the Oregon coast’s largest winter draws.
themosh.net
YOB Announce December Return To The Stage With Three Shows
YOB will return to the stage this December, with the progressive doom veterans announcing three shows across the Pacific Northwest to close out their 2026 touring schedule. The newly announced dates mark a welcome return for the band after they were forced to postpone recent live appearances in September while vocalist/guitarist Mike Scheidt underwent surgery for spinal stenosis. The condition had been causing nerve damage in his left arm and hand.
nbc16.com
Eugene resident celebrates 102nd birthday at pizza party with family
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene woman celebrated her 102nd birthday surrounded by family, friends and her great great grandchildren. Violet Adams was in great spirits as the festivities got underway at Joey's Pizza in Springfield on Wednesday. She says her secret to longevity is walking every day. Happy 102nd...