FOOD & DRINK
Rare piebald deer spotted near McMinnville
Neighbors near McMinnville captured photos of a rare piebald blacktail deer in February. Kathleen Verigin caught the piebald deer on camera. “It’s not unusual to see lots of deer” in the area, Verigin said when she shared the photos with The Oregonian. “This year, however, we were startled by a Piebald deer.”
Late summer opening set for first Kona Grill in Oregon at Bridgeport Village
Later this summer, patrons will have one more restaurant to choose from at Tualatin’s Bridgeport Village shopping complex as Kona Grill opens not only its first Oregon location, but the only one on the West Coast to date. Currently under construction, the grill, which has a presence in 27 other locations across the nation, will feature American classic favorites, along with seafood (including sushi and sashimi), all served in an upscale/casual atmosphere. ...
Newberg's Art Elements launches its latest exhibition
Art Elements is asking the viewers of its latest exhibit to search within themselves for what gives them a “sense of belonging” when they examine the Newberg gallery’s latest show. In the exhibit “'Coming Home,' we invite you to explore what draws us to our dwelling places,” the gallery’s owners said in a release. The exhibit, on display now and continuing through June 1, features Theresa Andreas-O’Leary’s acrylic paintings and...
Pacific Northwest gets new Coca-Cola bottles made entirely out of recycled plastic
WILSONVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - On shelves right now, new Coca-Cola bottles made entirely out of recycled plastic. Local bottlers in Wilsonville are among the first to roll out this new initiative. For the first time, you can now buy a bottle of coca cola made from 100 percent recycled plastic.
Letter to the editor: Kroger-Albertsons merger makes sense
To the editor: I know the important role that local grocery stores play in supporting our neighborhoods. Beyond simply providing food and household goods, these stores serve as flagships that bolster the local economy, create jobs, and foster a sense of belonging among residents. A large reason I support the Kroger-Albertsons merger is to maintain community access to groceries. In many neighborhoods, especially those without large retail chains, these stores...
These Salem-area restaurants are offering Easter weekend, Sunday brunch menus
Easter is coming up on Sunday. Here are Salem-area restaurants offering Easter brunch for either the whole weekend or just on Sunday. Entire weekend Easter brunch offerings in the Salem area. Magnolia on the Green: The restaurant will be offering brunch from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Brunch options are...
Chehalem Park district gets $20K grant to develop aquatics programs
Thanks to a grant from a state philanthropic organization, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District can now develop a new aquatics program. The Oregon Community Foundation announced March 21 that it has awarded CPRD $20,575 for its swim education program. Wendy Roberts, CPRD’s aquatics coordinator, and Krista Miller, aquatic specialist, were responsible for applying for the grant, one of hundreds meted by the OCF in four categories: Advised fund, community...
On the Refuge: The weather may be shifting, but there's still something for everyone
”In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.” — Mark Twain The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to visit in April and, yes, you might well encounter 36 different kinds of weather when you visit. But that’s the excitement and appeal of spring: One moment you’re soaking up the sun and the next, you’re outrunning a rainstorm. ...
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