Con-grad-ulations Class of 2026! Photo by Christy Solo
Clearly a lot of drivers have made very sudden stops – mostly staying in the lane at least – mostly – as they approach the temporary stop light installed for the constuction on the bridge over Lost Creek Lake.
There are many, obvious “three-mile-orange” warning signs well ahead of the stopping point. Photo by Christy Solo
Even once you get the green light to cross the bridge over Lost Creek Lake – be prepared to drive very slowly and keep one eye on the narrow lane and the other on the many construction workers. Photo by Christy Solo
Photos for June 10, 2026
Eagle Point Softball player Kady Ledbetter was one of two athletes to win the Scholar Athlete Award presented at the annual event to honor Spring sports athletes. Mason DeVry was the other recipient but was unable to attend as he was at baseball practice for an American Legion team he is now playing for. Photo b Wayne Lee
The city was able to put the final coating of the pickleball courts between rainstorms as the final phase of the project’s completion. Photo by Wayne Lee
The city was able to put the final coating of the pickleball courts between rainstorms as the final phase of the project’s completion. Wayne Lee
Photos for June 3, 2026
This Double Yellow-headed Amazon Parrot loves to ride in a golf cart and was spotted at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 29. Her owner declined to be photographed but the bird sings songs and repeats phrases it has learned over the years. Photo by Wayne Lee
A putting competition was a part of the golf tournament to raise money for local youth sports at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 29. Photo by Wayne Lee
If you’re traveling north of Lost Creek Lake this summer be prepared to pause for the construction on the bridge which will be going on through September. Photo by Christy Solo
Photos for May 27, 2026
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Cliff Bentz were among the dignitaries present at the Memorial Day event held at the Eagle Point National Cemetery May 25. Photo by Wayne Lee
Members of the Old Guard Riders motorcycle club presenting the flags during Memorial Day ceremonies held May 25 at the Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery. Photo by Wayne Lee
Some of the many memorials on display at the Memorial Day event at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for May 20, 2026
Shady Cove’s Emergency Management Open House was a great opportunity for community members to learn about the local emergency alert options, fire safe improvements for resident’s homes and property, info on services available to the public during an emergency event and for folks to have questions answered by the agencies who are available to help during an emergency crisis. Attending agencies: The agencies that were at the event were Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Sheriff, Fire District 4, Oregon Department Of Forestry, Oregon State Fire Marshall, and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Photo by John Edwards
Shady Cove’s Emergency Management Open House was a great opportunity for community members to learn about the local emergency alert options, fire safe improvements for resident’s homes and property, info on services available to the public during an emergency event and for folks to have questions answered by the agencies who are available to help during an emergency crisis. Attending agencies: The agencies that were at the event were Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Sheriff, Fire District 4, Oregon Department Of Forestry, Oregon State Fire Marshall, and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Photo by John Edwards
Pick a color, any color and there was a Ford Model T in that shade at the annual Woodhouse Farm Festival May 18. Photo by Wayne Lee
Nothing like sitting in a tub of hot water with a beer and a bottle of moonshine and a steer’s skull as a towel rack. Only at the Woodhouse. Photo by Wayne Lee
It was Model T-tastic at the annual Woodhouse Farm Festival May 18. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for May 20, 2026
Grass fire on the southeast corner of Rolling Hills Rd. and Hwy.62 May 12. Photo by Wayne Lee
Grass fire on the southeast corner of Rolling Hills Rd. and Hwy.62 May 12. Photo by Wayne Lee
For those who may have noticed the flag at the fire station in Eagle Point at half staff May 3, it was National Fallen Firefighters Day. Photo by Wayne Lee
The Eagle Point School District 9 Foundation held its annual benefit golf tournament at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 8 under sunny skies and warm temperatures and the occasional prayer to the golf gods that the putt actually drops. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for May 6, 2026
The annual plant sale by the Eagle Point High School agricultural program began May 2 from 7 a.m. to noon and people were lined up to buy all types of plants and flower baskets. The program is run by Curtis North who teaches advanced horticulture, Traci Dulavy who teaches introduction to horticulture and first-year Ag instructor Hannah Alto.
“It’s been a good growing season with lots of sun,” said Dulavy, who explained the money raised from the sale not only finances the preparation to grow next season’s planting cycle but also finances the school’s agriculture and FFA programs during the year. Photo by Wayne Lee
There were colors galore at the Eagle Point High School agricultural program’s plant sale. Photo by Wayne Lee
There were “plant your own” as well as mature hanging baskets for sale at the Eagle Point High School agricultural program’s annual plant sale. Photo by Wayne Lee
This 2016 Camero 2SS is a raven beauty. The Eagle Point High School Band hosted a car and motorcycle show May 2 to raise money for a trip to San Diego later this year. Photo by Wayne Lee
This electric blue beauty gives new meaning to “built Ford tough.” Photo by Wayne Lee
This shiny 1941 Chevy Deluxe Coupe was one of many classic cars at Eagle Point High School Band’s car show fundraiser. Photo by Wayne Lee
This stunning 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Harley is almost too pretty to ride. Almost. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for April 29, 2026
Members of the Eagle point High School varsity baseball team were out to greet students of Hillside Elementary School April 22 handing out flyers and encouraging them to come out to the baseball game later that afternoon. Photo by Wayne Lee
Storm clouds over the area April 21. Photo by Wayne Lee
Canada Geese formed a small creche of two couples, joining up to protect their goslings of different ages. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for April 15, 2026
Eagle Point Mayor Kathy Sell reads a proclamation regarding the city’s decades-long participation in Arbor Day and the importance of trees both for the environment and the wood they supply to the students of Hillside Elementary School during the Arbor Day event held April 10. Photo by Wayne Lee
Students from Hillside Elementary School helped plant four Shumard Oak trees at the new park on the site of Little Butte Elementary School on Arbor Day, April 10. The Shumard, also known as the Southern Red Oak, is a large, fast-growing tree that can reach heights up to 80 feet and provide plenty of shade. Photo by Wayne Lee
There was music and more at the Butte Creek Mill April 11 as they opened their first Farmers Market of the year. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
Zion Apothecary of Harvest Moon Acres was one of the many vendors at the Farmers Market held at the Butte Creek Mill April 11. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
Eagle Point High School students going to our sister city, Showa, Japan, held their annual fund raising dinner and auction at the Jackson County Expo April 11 to raise funds for this summer’s trip to Japan.
Bob Pinnell (pointing) and auctioneer Trevor Morgan (right) take bids on items from the assembled crowd as Mayor Kathy (enter) records the numbers of the winning bidders at the annual Showa, Japan, trip fundraiser. Photo by Wayne Lee
Just one of the many tables of items auctioned off to raise funds for the dozen Eagle Point High School students traveling to our sister city of Showa, Japan, this summer. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for April 1, 2026
Keep those feeders full. Rufous hummingbirds are migrating through our area in droves. Many will stay in the valley while others move on to more northern breeding grounds. Photo by Christy Solo
The next generation of pickleball players took the court last weekend to get introduced to the game and have some fun. Photo by Wayne Lee
A pair of Canada Geese enjoying the grass alongside Bear Creek. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for March 25, 2026
Camellia’s are blooming, spring is officially here. Photo by Wayne Lee
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photos for Feb. 18, 2026
The sun sets behind Upper Table Rock on a recent evening. Photo by Wayne Lee
Black-tailed deer near Table Rocks. Photo by Wayne Lee
Shady Cove received just enough snow Feb. 17 for some early morning sledding. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
The Rouge River became a winter wonderland following the snow Feb. 17. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
Black-capped Chickadee posed prettily to be counted for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13. Photo by Christy Solo