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Author: Hank Thompson

Hank Thompson grew up outside Bend, Oregon, where Friday night football and high school wrestling were as central to the community as anything else. That love of local sports carried him through a degree in communications and eventually into a career covering athletics at every level — from prep games to professional soccer. At Willamette Weekly, Hank brings the kind of ground-level knowledge that only comes from genuinely caring about the teams, not just the scores. When he's not writing, he's probably hiking the Cascades or debating the merits of various craft IPAs with anyone willing to listen.
Oregon Fiber Traders: Weaving Community Through Sustainable Style
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Oregon Fiber Traders: Weaving Community Through Sustainable Style

Hank ThompsonJune 2, 2025

EUGENE, OR – In a retail landscape often defined by transactions, one business owner in Eugene, Oregon, is deliberately weaving…

June 2025: Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Alongside Major Streaming, Music & Reality TV Premieres
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June 2025: Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Alongside Major Streaming, Music & Reality TV Premieres

Hank ThompsonJune 1, 2025

As June 2025 arrives, the entertainment landscape is poised for a significant influx of new content, spanning the realms of…

June 2025 Promises Streaming Bonanza with Return of ‘The Bear,’ ‘Squid Game,’ and ‘The Gilded Age,’ Plus New Blockbusters
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June 2025 Promises Streaming Bonanza with Return of ‘The Bear,’ ‘Squid Game,’ and ‘The Gilded Age,’ Plus New Blockbusters

Hank ThompsonJune 1, 2025

June 2025 is poised to be a landmark month for streaming enthusiasts, as platforms across the digital landscape prepare to…

Blake Clark Joins Netflix Stars at Tudum 2025: A Festival of Future Streaming Hits
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Blake Clark Joins Netflix Stars at Tudum 2025: A Festival of Future Streaming Hits

Hank ThompsonJune 1, 2025

The entertainment world converged at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles, on May 31, 2025, for Netflix Tudum…

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