Cylvia Hayes joined former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber at Earl Boyles Elementary School in December 2014 to announce his bid for reelection.
Michael Clapp / OPB
The fiancé of
former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber
is working as a freelance journalist for a new magazine based in Bend, Oregon.
Cylvia Hayes confirmed on her Facebook page last week that she'll be writing for Issue Magazine. Hayes' position at the magazine was first reported by Willamette Week.
The new publication plans to have a launch party Jan. 28. It describes itself as the “Rolling Stone" of the Northwest on its Facebook page.
We have finally done it. WE have created the ROLLING STONE of the Pacific Northwest! Sexy, edgy, informative,...
Posted by Issue Magazine on Tuesday, January 5, 2016
"We want to write provocative content that makes people truly stop and think...or change!" Issue stated on its website. "We want to promote the change that's so desperately needed in this world on both a global and community level."
Hayes said her first story will be about a group of five Northwest activists who chained themselves to train tracks to stop oil train traffic.
On assignment for Issue Magazine covering the Delta 5 trial for five citizen advocates who blocked oil trains.
Posted by Cylvia Hayes on Thursday, January 14, 2016
Hayes also continues to run her economic and environmental issues consulting firm, 3E Strategies.
In addition to Hayes, Issue Magazine lists nine other staff and freelance writers on its website, who cover topics ranging from outdoor sports to spirituality.
"We don't care if you have any writing experience," the magazine's staff wrote. "Our caveat is that you are willing to seriously bring a level of authenticity and hold nothing back, leave nothing on the table."