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The Oakridge City Council moved forward on several policy decisions at its Feb. 19, 6 p.m. council meeting. A new zoning ordinance was enacted, and...
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News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: March 3rd, 2026 7:52 AM On February 27th at 4:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a head-on crash on Eagles Rest Road near milepost 2. Fire personnel also responded and arrived on...
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From the Oakridge Museum: Mailman Mishap
The Hazeldell post office was located near what we know today as the Industrial Park. It was in the former home of Verti (Bert) Hebert and served the community for sixteen years. Mailbags were carried on horseback from Lowell to the Hazeldell post office. Mail...
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Oakridge city council adopts new zoning code, freezes tourism grants
The Oakridge City Council moved forward on several policy decisions at its Feb. 19, 6 p.m. council meeting. A new zoning ordinance was enacted, and a temporary pause was placed on tourism-related grant funding while policies are under review. After extended review,...
Willamette Pass to open Peak 2 for limited weekend access
Above: An archive photo of Willamette Pass, Spring 2025. Photo by: Ellie Graham Amid what has been a difficult winter season for ski areas across Oregon, Willamette Pass Ski Resort announced it will open Peak 2 beginning Saturday, Feb. 21 -- the first time the terrain...
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By ROB DeHARPPORT/For The Herald -- Saturday, September 23, was the first day of fall, marking the official end of summer. Typical fall-like weather has arrived as well. This should be a welcome relief to firefighters and communities near a few fires in Oregon....
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A Facet-nating Journey
A poem to celebrate 50 years of NWAC, written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025 50 years is a long, long time, But not so much if you’re snow or rime. They’re part of our climate, part of our weather… They’re part of our snowpack, that holds it together. Inside are facets and rounds, […]
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DFW Recreation Report October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025 Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing. Buck deer seasons continue until Nov. 7 in western Oregon and Controlled Muzzleloader hunts begin Oct 18 in eastern Oregon. Make plans to get your harvested animal tested...
Up to $1.6 million in federal grants available for Oregon trail projects
By: Mia Maldonado-October 6, 20252:21 pm || OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE Local governments, park districts, tribal governments and other public land managers have until Nov. 15 to apply for a federal grant program meant to improve public trails. The Recreational Trails...
Outdoor Report: With the fall comes hunting season in the Cascades
Above: A nice Mule Deer in the Fort Rock Unit. Fall has officially arrived. The season is changing once again as the leaves are turning and temperatures are cooling. The recent rains have been welcomed and needed to help suppress forest fires. Diamond Peak and many...
Outdoor Report: Big Macs are abundant, and we don’t mean the burgers!
In the photo above, fishing guide Nate Kinney and his daughter with a nice Odell Lake Mackinaw. After a few days of winter- like weather it looks as if the weather will be heating up once again as we approach the 4th of July holiday. Despite the cold weather over the...
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Ben Olson’s contribution to local music comes from both sides of the music sheet - Ben Olson can be found crooning the crowd at an open mic session at the 3 Legged Crane on most any given Thursday. By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor — Stop by the […]
Foodie News: Belgian Waffles from scratch
Growing up, my best friend's name was Thom. We were non-stop. We biked, cross-country skied, joined Ms. Chimilinsky's hiking club, and even met in Europe at a castle, where he was studying. Ms. Chim's hiking club was every high school kid's dream because she was the...
The house that moved
Above: The Grays stand on their front porch -- the house that moved. Museum archive photo In 1949 several miles of Southern Pacific mainline track had to be moved to higher ground ahead of the man-made flood created by construction of Lookout Point Dam. Old railroad...
Foodie News: Sunday Morning Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Like any family growing up in the late 1970s and into the late 1980s, pancakes were a staple. In 6th grade, Mrs. White taught every kid how to make simple meals. Pancakes were one recipe we all made. Saturday Pancake Craving One Saturday morning many years ago, my...
The best salesman I ever knew
Lawrence Hills owned and operated the Hills Chevrolet Dealership in Oakridge. He told this story about his 'best salesman'. Lawrence had no idea that Ross Pryor could not read, write, or tell the time of day by looking at a watch. Ross had come from Oklahoma with his...
From the Oakridge Museum: William and Maggie Flock
William Flock seemed to be in search of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. He was always settling in one place and then moving to another. William’s forefathers came from Germany and were members of a commune until this method of living became disagreeable....
Foodie News: Let’s Grab a Philly Cheese Steak Sub
My Pop lied to me about the origin of Philly Cheese Steak subs. The best 'Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches' that I ever had in my life were at Billy Bud's Subs, made by 'the Cat Lady'. The Cat Lady was probably in her 40s; she had ultra-blond or white,...
From underground to display case: Oakridge’s rock guy shares Earth’s hidden treasures
Above: Andrew Dickerson displays a citrine scepter with lepidolite from Brazil out front of the Three Legged Crane in Oakridge. Photographed by: Violet Ashley Andrew Dickerson is known as the rock guy. In and around Oakridge, where he has lived for two years now, his...
From the Oakridge Museum: Mailman Mishap
The Hazeldell post office was located near what we know today as the Industrial Park. It was in the former home of Verti (Bert) Hebert and served the community for sixteen years. Mailbags were carried on horseback from Lowell to the Hazeldell post office. Mail...
Foodie news: Croque Monsieur, Croque Madam, and the Monte Cristo
These three sandwiches are very similar, but only the Croque Monsieur has a very unusual story. Sometime in the early 1900s, bistro owner Michel Lunarca was selling sandwiches. He named one Mr. Meat, then, one of his customers accused him of using human meat instead...
Oakridge food box celebrates volunteers with dinner; seeks donations
I hope this letter finds you well and your local Oakridge business is flourishing. The Oakridge Food Pantry would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your support over the past year. Since January 2025, we have handed out over 6,000 food boxes, making...
From the Oakridge Museum: Mr. Huckleberry story
Walt Christensen was known as “Mr. Huckleberry” and his claim to fame was woodcarving. He didn’t intend for his creations to be seen nationally, but he accepted it graciously. It all began when Walt, or “Chris” as he was known to his friends, earned his way through...
Foodie News: Egg-cellent Appetizers
Happy New Year- I am dusting off some favorite recipes... in the spirit of giving. My grandma always had a tray of deviled eggs on hand at every party, and her tray was huge; it held 24 eggs, making 48 halves. I like deviled eggs any time of year because they make...