Chris Pietsch is the Director of Photography and Multimedia at The Register-Guard, where he has worked for over 30 years. His reporting encompasses a wide range of themes, including regional interest and world news, with a strong focus on sports, environmental issues, and animal care. Chris's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and the Statesman Journal.
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Chris Pietsch focuses predominantly on local event coverage, particularly in the Eugene, Oregon area. His articles revolve around sports events, entertainment news, and seasonal topics. Based on this information, if you have unique insights into upcoming local sporting events or entertainment happenings in Eugene or broader Oregon area during specific seasons (such as holidays), your pitch is more likely to grab his attention.
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Eugene, Oregon, was once home to two separate zoos located in Skinner Butte Park and Hendricks Park.
By: Chris Pietsch
Flowers decorate the intersection of Sixth and G streets in Springfield on Aug. 10, 2026, where Randall "Randy" Alan Fultz was fatally struck and his wife, Pamela, was seriously injured
The S.L.U.G. Queen (Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod) has been the unofficial goodwill ambassador for Eugene since 1983.
By: Chris Pietsch, Shane Balian
First responders snapped into action to stop a fast moving fire on Springfield's southeast side Aug. 12.
A new SLUG Queen was crowned during a competition and coronation in Eugene's Park Blocks.
By: Chris Pietsch
Mugzy W. Slugzy, aka Margarita O’Brien, is crowned the 2026 S.L.U.G Queen, but there is much more to see.
Eugene Springfield Fire battles a fire on the southwest slope of Skinner Butte in Eugene Aug. 17, 2026.
The Oregon Duck mascot has entertained Oregon fans for a century.
The Register-Guard is in the beginning stages of preserving a treasure trove of photographs.
By: Chris Pietsch
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points to his badge during a traffic stop in Springfield, Oregon, on Nov.19, 2025.
