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Mapleton, OR · Lifestyle
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Eugene-based painter uses her background in iconography to showcase Oregon’s environment
Last spring, Olga Volchkova spotted a candy cane plant in the Oregon woods, near the coast. In late September, she went back and found 10 matsutake mushrooms. The candy cane flower can’t make its own food, so it takes sugar from the pines through a fungal network beneath the forest floor, Volchkova said. Where it blooms in spring, matsutake follows in fall.
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The classic Sweet Creek Falls hike has been closed since November 2025, but the waterfall at the end is still open
Sweet Creek Trail's northern start near Mapleton is closed until further notice after boardwalk damage, but the big waterfall finale is still reachable. Here's how to get there this fall. The post The classic Sweet Creek Falls hike has been closed since November 2025, but the waterfall at the end is still open appeared first on Oregon is for Adventure .
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Eugene comics festival celebrates local and indie creators
EUGENE, Ore. - The Comics Art Festival of Eugene brought together creators and fans for a free, all-ages celebration of comics and storytelling at the Lane Events Center this weekend. The second annual celebration, organized by Books with Pictures Eugene, showcased independent cartoonists and local talent with a focus on...
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Fill A Whole Bag For $15 At This Massive Oregon Thrift Store That Locals Are Obsessed With
There are places that locals keep to themselves for as long as possible, and then there are places so good that keeping quiet about them starts to feel genuinely selfish. SuperThrift in Eugene, Oregon is firmly in the second category, and the locals who are obsessed with it will be the first to tell you so.
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Protest art takes center stage at Eugene rally
Protesters at Eugene’s No Kings rally used art to express political views, process frustration and share messages about democracy. From monarch butterflies to handmade signs, attendees explained why creativity is an important part of how they speak out.
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A popular bakery café from Corvallis plans to open in former Eugene Bagel Sphere spot
A popular café with locations in Corvallis and Albany is opening in downtown Eugene next week. Bodhi Café is preparing to open in the former Bagel Sphere location on Willamette near 8th Avenue, which closed in 2025. Owner Cody Utzman told KLCC he thinks taking over a space that’s already well-known is a bonus.
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Volume 7, Number 230, October 17, 2026
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I have segments on City Hall’s art, a moose encounter and flag football. A strike has led to limited hours at Philomath Community Library. I put together a News Tracker with updates on recent stories. The OSP Log includes a Highway 26 fatality that resulted in a manslaughter charge. Philomath Middle School’s Mike Panico has a letter to the editor. The Planning Commission will meet Monday with an agenda that includes the Newton Creek project in City Park. Plus items on LBCC’s economic impact and log brand renewals. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor.
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American Cetacean Society - Oregon Chapter: Whale Watch Naturalist Training Program
The American Cetacean Society - Oregon Chapter is proud to announce its Certified Whale Watch Naturalist Training Program, beginning this October in Newport. Designed to inspire conservation and deepen public knowledge of cetaceans and marine mammals off the Oregon Coast, this course prepares participants to represent the American Cetacean Society (ACS) at tabling events, schools, special events/programs and whale watching sites.Course Schedule & LocationTraining sessions will be held at the South Beach State Park meeting yurt, located at 5580 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR (parking for course participants will be free). The program consists of four full-day sessions from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a lunch break each day, on the following Saturdays:* October 17* October 31* November 7* November 14 or 21 (Final date to be confirmed based on park projects)Program HighlightsParticipants will receive a comprehensive educational experience, including:* Expert-led lectures from marine scientists and working naturalists.* Hands-on learning, field trips, mentoring and identification training.* A binder of materials for personal use and a reference book.* A Student ACS Membership, name tag and Certificate of Completion.Curriculum & RequirementsThe course covers a diverse range of topics, including cetaceans, natural history, pinnipeds, Oregon’s Marine Reserves, seabirds and marine mammal stranding response. No specialized background is required—only a passion for whales, dolphins and porpoises. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory and participants will complete homework assignments and a final quiz to earn certification.Registration DetailsThe cost for the entire program, including everything above, is $250.00. To register, interested individuals should email ACS Oregon Chapter President, Joy Primrose ([email protected]) and David Willem-Herrera ([email protected]). Please include your full name, address and phone number in the registration request.About the American Cetacean Society:The American Cetacean Society is recognized as the oldest whale conservation organization in the world, founded in 1967. The mission of this all-volunteer non-profit is to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats through public education, awarding research grants and conservation actions. For more information, visit the national website at https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___www.acsonline.org___.YXAzOmVwdWVydG86YTpvOmYyNTgxMDE1YjFjNWJjOTk3N2ExMTdlYzU2MWRmZjYyOjc6YmQzNzozZWNhY2U1YjViZTRhNzhmNGFhYTFjMDkzM2UxOWU2NGMwNGU5ZWZlYzM4YmZlZjQwZDM2MDY2MDMxODZjMzlhOnQ6VDpG or follow the Oregon Chapter on social media:Facebook: American Cetacean Society – Oregon ChapterInstagram: @acsoregonTikTok: @acs.oregon.
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Dogs take over Florence, Oregon for a fun fall weekend
FLORENCE, Ore. - Florence is launching its first-ever Coastal Canine Classic, a three-day dog festival running Oct. 16-18 with agility courses, costume contests and movie screenings. The event welcomes all dogs, regardless of pedigree or training. According to the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, the weekend promises "dog-gone fun" with...
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On the Fly: Bodhi Cafe nears opening, Fitti’s teases south Eugene restaurant
A new Haitian food cart in west Eugene promises silky, meaty stews, crackling pork over fried plantains and other beloved dishes from the Caribbean country. Le Gouté (760 Chambers St.) opens Oct. 20 and will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Owner Marco Laguerre, who...
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Eugene brewery wins big at 2026 Great American Beer Festival
EUGENE, Ore. - Alesong Brewing & Blending won a gold, silver and bronze medal at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival, marking 11 straight years the Eugene brewery has earned recognition at the country's largest professional beer competition. The brewery also placed in the top 18 out of 161 entries...