Most of us avoid hornets and wasps, whose sting can be quite painful…and for some, even deadly. But there are actually some people who seek these venomous insects out, partly for the thrill but also for making some cash. Turns out there’s a niche pharmaceutical market for the bugs, that can help save lives.

A new welcome center in the town of Blue River had its grand opening this month. The McKenzie Crossing and Native Center is meant to highlight the historical presence of Native people in the area.

On Sunday afternoon, at least 150 protesters stood outside Eugene’s federal building to denounce the U.S. military strikes against Iran.

Writer, actress, comedienne, and activist Jana Schmieding is known for her work with Native-themed series such as “Rutherford Falls” and “Reservation Dogs," but she’s also a “Duck." The University of Oregon alum is this year’s commencement speaker, and spent this weekend reconnecting with her campus community.

Every year, City Club of Eugene gives Turtle Awards to community members who have stuck their necks out to advocate for a cause that others might have seen as lost.

Memorial Day weekend sees all kinds of events honoring those who served and died in the nation’s defense. One annual observance at the Eugene Masonic Cemetery drew several dozen people to a hilltop Sunday afternoon.

An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat reached his destination Saturday.

The Roseburg Public Library is among more than a dozen rural libraries in Oregon that’s received a grant to help better serve people with disabilities.

Sharon Schuman, who lost her life this week in a terrible crash when she was running at Amazon Park, will leave a great loss and legacy in the Eugene community.

Over the last decade, several hundred Native American students and their families helped design, carve, and paint a series of totem poles for the Eugene 4J Schools’ NATIVES program. Five were installed outside Eugene schools, often with the burning of sage and traditional drumming. Now—after criticism from some other local Native people—those same poles will be removed.