Shady Cove City Council passes 26/27 budget
Both Shari Tarvin and Natalie Swendener read comments written and submitted by Swendener.
Christy Solo
Crawlies with Cri – Short-nosed Scorpionfly
As long-time readers know, once in a while we revisit a past crawly if we feel we didn’t give that crawly enough attention the first time around.
This is one of those! I recently found this week’s crawly – the first I’d seen in 10 years – and realized “I don’t know how to find this critter. I don’t know anything about their life history. I’ve found a (literal) few just by stumbling upon them.
Cri Goes Rogue – June 17, 2026
“Rescuers used ropes to climb 100 feet down a cliff face to save a dog trapped on a ledge in Ecola State Park over the weekend.
The dog’s owners contacted a park ranger Saturday afternoon after the pet ran off during a hike at the Oregon coast park and disappeared” The Oregonian, June 9, 2026
All Things Oregon – Dog-friendly hikes for Father’s Day or any day
Because we haven’t yet hit the Dog Days of Summer, now is the perfect time to go hiking with your dog. If your dad has a dog, or if you are a Dog Dad or heck maybe your dog is a dad and needs some time away from the litter - whatever your dogs ‘n dads status, a hike is the perfect Father’s Day activity!
ODFW Fishing Report – Upper Rogue and Lost Creek Reservoir – June 17, 2026
Lost Creek Reservoir: rainbow trout, landlocked spring chinook, bass
The lake level is 1,838.42ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 67F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access, and fishing on both sides of the lake near the dam can be very effective using PowerBait.
Shady Cove Councilor Vanier resigns, remaining councilors approve job offer to potential new city administrator
The highlights of the June 4, 2026 Shady Cove City Council meeting were a definitive ending and a possible beginning.
Crawlies with Cri – Arctic Skipper
This week we’ll meet a very rare Oregon resident. The upside is if you do see one, you’ll know it right away! Meet the Arctic skipper (Carterocephalus mandan).
Cri Goes Rogue – June 10, 2026
Welcome to the wonderful world of washable area rugs!
My house has very little carpet, which I am grateful for. Many dog owners probably understand why. Especially if you have puppies, senior dogs or rescue dogs.
All Things Oregon – Quirky/Unique Oregon Hotels Pt. II
Welcome to Part II of All Things: Quirky/Unique Oregon Hotels. As promised in Part I – this week we’ll explore a couple of deep woods options.
Crawlies with Cri – Red-shouldered Hawk
This week we take wing with one of our local more-often-heard-than-seen hawks. Meet the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus).