FOOD & DRINK
Detroit Lake to reach ‘full pool' in boon for summer recreation and tourism season
For the third year in a row, Detroit Lake should have a good year for summer recreation. The popular reservoir east of Salem should reach its modified “full pool” level of 1,558.5 feet by this weekend, setting up what should be a continued year of growth in a town still rebounding from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
McKenzie River National Recreation Trail reopens following trail bridge construction
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and its trailheads are open for public use following construction completion. The new trail bridge connects Trail Bridge Campground and Deer Creek watershed in the Willamette National Forest. ...
Openings, closings: Cafe Brarlin, La Familia Cider, 5 Star Donuts, Sewell Sweets
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question about a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries atechan@gannett.com. Cafe Brarlin. Cafe Brarlin in Independence is closed after almost eight months in business. Owner Alice Kollinzas and her husband,...
Paper harvest tag holders urged to report tag for the Rogue-South Coast Wild Steelhead season
Anglers who purchased a paper Rogue-South Coast Wild Steelhead Harvest tag are urged to report their tag now, even if they didn't harvest a steelhead. The Rogue-South Coast winter steelhead fishing season ends today, April 30. Anglers using paper tags are encouraged to report their harvest tag now rather than before the next season begins Dec. 1. Those using electronic tagging on the ELS app have already reported and do not need to do anything else. ...
Schreiner's Gardens to open for 2024 bloom season in May
The gardens will be open through May and include 10 acres of display gardens with flowers including irises, lupines, delphinium and more. This year the bloom season event will include the annual Artist Fair during Memorial Day weekend, with art on display throughout the gardens. Tickets are available online and...
The circus is coming to Gervais
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Gervais Elementary School field with shows at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26. The event is hosted by the Gervais Community Progress Team. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for ages 12 and younger and seniors age 65 and older; all other tickets are $13. Tickets are available by calling Micky Wagner at 503-888-8763 or emailing GervaisCPT@mail.com.
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