Recipe Corner – April 22, 2026
Per the internet, the very best and freshest veggies this month are artichokes, asparagus and radishes. So, you guessed it! Get fresh with this trio of recipes.
URI Staff
ODFW Fishing Report – Upper Rogue and Lost Creek Reservoir – April 22, 2026
The lake level is 1,849ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 57F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access,
EPHS Sports – wins, loses and a whole lot of rain
Thanks to Mother Nature, it was a wild week for the baseball and softball teams of Eagle Point High School. The Lady Eagles began the week by hosting Henley on March 31 where they dropped a narrow 9-7 decision in extra innings.
Gov. Kotek signals she’ll veto bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists
(OBP) The bill, meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings, would be Gov. Kotek’s only veto following 2026 session.
Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan approved New funding for SWAP species represents historic advancement for conservation
ODFW is excited to announce that Oregon's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) has been officially approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This milestone marks the final step in adopting the 2026 SWAP, a science‑based roadmap to maintain healthy fish and wildlife populations, prevent further declines of at‑risk species, and reverse existing declines where possible.
Siskiyou Singers Celebrate “Neighbors in Harmony”
Join Siskiyou Singers and Artistic Director Mark Reppert for Vecinos en Armonía: Neighbors in Harmony, a lively spring celebration of Latin American music.
Wayne’s World – April 15, 2026
Months ago, my daughter had advised me that she was planning a trip to the West Coast around Easter. Well, the holiday came and went without a word. Then I got a phone call from my daughter, the oldest of my four children, that she was at some mid-west airport (Denver?) on layover, and said she would be in my area April 12.
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Wild Geranium
Geranium – Geranium molle – Dove Foot; G. oreganum – Oregon Geranium; in additionG. robertianum – Herb Robert; G. dissectum – Cutleaf Gerenium
I was talking with my niece about the wildflowers blooming in her yard. She told me she had at least three species Geranium.
Winding Trails by Al Hobart – Waldo Rock-cress, Hall’s Violet, and Balsamroot at Rough and Ready
The individual plant of Waldo rock-cress, although one of prettiest of our wild flowers, is not as conspicuous as some. But when the plants grow in close cluster, which they often do, they form one of the most attractive displays in our wildplant community, and as a border plant would be a decorative addition to any home flower garden.
Puzzle Solutions – April 15, 2026
