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I’m a writer based out of Portland, Oregon. I strive to tell meaningful stories that directly impact local communities.
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Featured Articles
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J.H. Baxter Plant contamination: What's next for Eugene homes
Neighbors and agencies tasked with cleaning up yards, gardens and soil contaminated with dioxins from the J.H. Baxter & Co. plant in West Eugene are still waiting for work to get underway more than a year after the wood treatment plant closed.
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The Oregon Coast is one of the best places to surf. Yes, that's right.
Believe it or not, winter can be a great time to surf in Oregon. While summer offers more consistent waves and weather, winter waves can be more powerful.
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Find your inner cowboy with a horseback trail ride in Sisters
Explore the pine forests and aspen groves of Sisters on horseback for a fun and unique outdoor adventure.
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Peterson Ridge Trail offers mountain biking for all levels, views of Cascades in Sisters
Peterson Ridge Trail offers over 20 miles of singletrack that are great for all levels.
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Fistfights, 'campsite pirates': Anger boils at crowded Oregon campsites
From fights over campsites to park rangers being assaulted, Oregon’s campgrounds are getting angrier.
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A Recipe for Change
About one in 10 Oregonians faces food insecurity. For students, that number is even more daunting. Fortunately, a committed mix of community members are working toward a solution.
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Making the Transition
An athlete once barred from his team returns after his sport moves toward inclusivity.
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Finding Sanctuary
Running an animal sanctuary means waking up at 4 a.m., chasing after runaway goats and massaging a baby pig’s legs until they can walk again. Do you have what it takes? Here’s how four Oregon animal sanctuary owners persevere through hardship
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So you want to throw a party… UO community members discuss partying during a pandemic
Parties are an integral part of the college experience for many students. Whether it be a tailgate, a house show or fraternity party, students have had their pick of how they want to spend a night out. Now, however, the choices are slimmer. With the coronavirus on the forefront of most students’ minds, partying has taken a back seat — at least for some.
Featured Podcasts
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Explore Oregon Podcast: Surfing on the Oregon Coast and how to make it happen
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, reporter Makenzie Elliott talks to Daniel Hasselschwert, the owner of Ossies Surf Shop in Newport, about all things surfing on the Oregon Coast.
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Explore Oregon Podcast: A 'Travel Guide to Oregon Indian Country'
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, outdoors reporting intern Makenzie Elliott looks into the recently published "Travel Guide to Oregon Indian Country."
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Explore Oregon Podcast: Guide to the best outdoor adventures in Central Oregon's Sisters
In this episode, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Makenzie Elliott talk about the best adventures in the touristy Central Oregon town of Sisters. They also explore why the town looks like it could be the setting for a Wild West movie.
Awards & Recognition
Pacemaker, Best of the Best Magazine Winner
Issued by Associated Collegiate Press | September 2023
Editorial, General Excellence Runner-Up
Issued by AEJMC | June 2023
First Place Sports Features for News Publications
Issued by Columbia Scholastic Press Association | April 2022
Certificate of Merit for Personality Profile
Issued by Columbia Scholastic Press Association | April 2022
Fifth Place Diversity Story
Issued by Associated Collegiate Press | Oct 2021
First Place Sports Feature
Issued by AEJMC | June 2021