Christy Solo
Puzzle Solutions – Jan. 28, 2026
Eagle Point City Council sets 2026 goals
The Eagle Point City Council held their regular meeting Jan. 27 for their annual review of city goals for 2026. The goals cover seven categories which include Livability, Recreation, Public Safety, Community Development, Fiscal and Administrative Stability, and Public Infrastructure.
It’s a win-win for EPHS girls basketball
The Eagle Point High School basketball teams have completed their first round of league play with each team heading in different directions. The Lady Eagles continued their home winning streak with lopsided wins over Ashland and Churchill while the boys' team continued to struggle.
(P)update on the Eagle Point Crystal Dr. Schipperkes
According to Eagle Point Police Chief Jim Hamilton Eagle Point resident Jana Dene Tepper has surrendered the rights to all her remaining dogs as part of a plea deal in the “Crystal Drive Dog Case.”
What happens to the dogs now?
Crawlies with Cri – Western Lynx Spider
This week we’ll meet Oregon’s “other” lynx – the western lynx spider (Oxyopes scalaris).
At a teeny 5mm (under one-quarter of an inch) with excellent camouflage, it can be easy to walk right by a western lynx, or two, or three.
Cri Goes Rogue – Feb. 4, 2026
When it comes to grooming your own dogs, you have to spend money to save money. You really have to remind yourself of this as you’re spending that money though as it feels painful in the moment.
Wayne’s World – Feb. 4, 2026
The beginning of the new year appears to be going well. No flat tires thus far which has allowed Da Beast and I to hit the 3,000 mile mark to commemorate our first anniversary. Yes, it was just one year ago my main mode of transportation arrived at my front door. Of course, some assembly was required which led to a phone call to customer service for technical assistance, but it wasn’t long until we were both ready to rock and roll.
All Things Oregon – Ice Cream
By Christy Solo – Editor The first Saturday in February is National Have Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and we’re on board with that. We’d argue it should be just…every Saturday. While there is no shortage of ice cream options…
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Blue Dicks and Ookow
Dipterostemon capitatus – Blue Dicks, Purplehead, Brodiaea and Dichelostemma congestum – Fork-toothed Ookow and Dichelotemma multiflorus – Rounded-toothed Ookow