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Hummingbird Wholesale: Eugene’s Local Food Distribution Pioneer

Hummingbird Wholesale: Eugene’s Local Food Distribution Pioneer

Published September 18, 2026 Hummingbird Wholesale is an Oregon organic food distributor that transitioned to an Employee Owned Purpose Trust in January 2023. The company supports local growers through its Farm Connections program and aims to make farming on the West...
Lowell Weekend: A Quiet McKenzie Gateway

Lowell Weekend: A Quiet McKenzie Gateway

Published September 14, 2026 This getaway followed Highway 126 east from Eugene into the McKenzie River corridor, visiting communities like Vida and Rainbow. Highlights included hiking to Sahalie Falls, driving through the Goodpasture Covered Bridge, and dining at...
Eugene Symphony Messiah: 2026 Holiday Guide

Eugene Symphony Messiah: 2026 Holiday Guide

Published September 11, 2026 The Eugene Symphony and Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Hult Center’s Silva Concert Hall. The performance features guest conductor Rei Hotoda and soprano soloist Camille...
GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

Published September 8, 2026 Glory Bee is a family-owned natural ingredients company founded in Eugene in 1975 by Richard and Pat Turanski. Now led by their son Alan, the certified B Corp specializes in ethically sourced honey and beekeeping expertise for food...