On The Air
An unlikely conversion puts a Eugene woman in touch with a new world
I want to touch the moon. OK, not actually. Not a hand-print-in-moon-dust kind of touch. I want to use the moon to bounce a radio … Continue reading
Susan Palmer
Author: Susan Palmer
Thar They Blow!
Whale watching season is on us again — and the state wants more spotters
Thank gazillions of tiny mysid shrimp for the imminent arrival of about 18,000 massive gray whales just off the Oregon Coast this spring. The inch-long … Continue reading
There’s a Pass for That
Navigating Oregon’s maze of outdoor recreation passes is not for the faint of heart
Think about this: Oregon has 362 state parks, 21 national wildlife refuges, 11 national forests, three national monuments, two state forests, a national historical park … Continue reading
Heaven’s Musician
Park and statue in Waldport will honor Black musician and civic leader who was brought to Oregon as a slave
It’s only a matter of time until someone makes a movie about Louis Southworth’s remarkable life. An Oregon pioneer, a professional fiddle player, a blacksmith, … Continue reading
10 Who Made a Difference
A toast to the remarkable women who made Eugene what it is today
We’re smack in the middle of Women’s History Month, a national tradition begun during the Jimmy Carter administration, and it’s time for a thought experiment. … Continue reading