Unofficial election results show Richardson recall; what’s next?
According to the unofficial election results for the July 7, 2026 mayoral recall special election in Shady Cove, Mayor Lena Richardson has been recalled.
Christy Solo
Crawlies with Cri – Black Bear Pt. I
This week’s crawly is a big un! They’re a mammal you may have seen, or you may not have seen. One you may want to see or one you may very much not want to see.
Cri Goes Rogue – July 15, 2026
This week’s Rogue falls under the category of, “How? Just…HOW?”
A few days ago, I went out onto my upstairs balcony to grab the hummingbird feeders for a refresh. I knew there was still nectar in them, but it had been 90° the day before and hummingbird nectar should be changed daily in heat like that.
All Things Oregon – Fruit Trees
This week we’ll explore tree fruits we can grow in Oregon. We’ll be a bit selfish this time around and focus on our own area.
Shady Cove Council appoints new Planning Commissioner; still two vacant seats
Shady Cove City Council got a lot done in their 30-minute July 2 meeting.
At the start of the meeting Mayor Lena Richardson made two adjustments to the agenda. First, she moved the appointment of a new planning commissioner up so the notary “would not have to stay for the entire meeting”. Second she added an item under new business titled “A personnel issue.”
Before you hit the river, brush up on your rafting safety
With perfect rafting weather here in the Rogue Valley, now is the time for our annual rafting safety reminder!
Crawlies with Cri – Funerary Dagger
This week’s crawly is yet more proof that Nature never runs out of awesome! In fact, this crawly might be the coolest looking caterpillar ever – and it 100% has the best common name in the history of common names.
Cri Goes Rogue – July 8, 2016
I was watching a show on TV the other day and one character was splitting wood with an axe while another sat maybe two feet away. As the axe came down and splinters flew every which way, I cringed and became my mom. It was bound to happen.
All Things Oregon – Road Trip!
Even with gas prices possibly prohibitively high right now, summer is Road Trip Season, so let’s celebrate!
If the moth flying out of your wallet is telling you, “Not this year!” you can still enjoy learning about a few of Oregon’s best Roadside Attractions and make plans for the future!
Crawlies with Cri – Bald Eagle
We’ve met this week’s crawly before, but with the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States – we just have to revisit our National Bird (with some updates). Meet the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus).