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DALLAS, OR – September 27, 2023 – City of Dallas Parks, Oregon Parks Forever and the Kids in Parks program are pleased to announce the opening of two new TRACK Trails at City Park and Roger Jordan Community Park. TRACK Trails are a type of environmental scavenger hunt...

Watch aircraft take flight from the home of the Hughes Flying Boat, the Spruce Goose!. McMinnville, Ore., —For the third year, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is excited to host an Oregon International Air Show Watch Party, September 29 – October 1. With an incredible view of the McMinnville Airport, the Museum Watch Party provides is an all-encompassing aircraft experience, where guests can see planes up close with Museum admission, while also watching them fly from across the highway, along with food and beverage purveyors.

“Consider the pickle,” Thor Hanson reads enthusiastically from his book, “Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid”, as he explains CO2 and its complex ties to climate change. Hanson’s focus however is not on the doom and gloom of a changing planet, it instead is about how animals continue to adapt and persevere even as their home becomes less hospitable.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Sheridan.

As the leaves start to turn from green to red and the weather cools down, autumn is the season for beautiful sights, wonderful smells, and cozy moments. Many discovered there is no better way to celebrate the change of the season than with a refreshing glass of cider and great company.

Since Marianne Blanchard began pursuing her dream career as a tattoo artist, she’s always wanted to branch out on her own. After 11 years, last at a shop in Albany, when she was ready to make the move, she sought to get as close to her ancestral roots at Grand Ronde as possible.

This article presents a flavorful exploration of three Mexican cuisines you can find in McMinnville. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of these dishes yet? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Amy Lemco lives a lot of her life in the past. When she finds a historical subject that interests her, she has a hard time letting go. The Monmouth resident has a...

The publication released their 2023 restaurant list. Two restaurants in Portland, Lilia Comedor and Cafe Olli, and Okta in McMinnville were among the top in the U.S.

Editor’s Note: Polk County Health Department conducts a bi-annual, unannounced inspection of licensed restaurants. The establishments receive an overall grade on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish washing and sanitizing and equipment and facility cleanliness. The restaurants are scored on a 100-point scale. They receive a 5-point deduction for priority violation and a 3-point deduction for priority foundation violations. Deductions are doubled if recorded on consecutive inspections. Restaurants are compliant if they receive a score of 70 or higher. They must be reinspected within 30 days if they receive a score below 70 or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance that indicate passing or failing their most recent inspection.

In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question for a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries atechan@gannett.com. Cafe Brarlin. Cafe Brarlin is Independence's newest cafe. Owned by Alice Kollinzas, the cafe offers coffee, lunch options and desserts....

Get ready for an awe-inspiring weekend as the Water Circus Silver comes to Keizer, Oregon. The event, which runs from September 22 - 25, 2023, promises to be a spectacle like no other.

In this article, we'll be exploring five Mexican dishes available in Keizer. Have you had the chance to try any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Like virtually every city, McMinnville is talking about homelessness and the unhoused. The conversation tends to be urgently pragmatic, driven largely by the discomforts and inconveniences of the haves, the need to get “them” and their “junk” off the street, away from schools, etc. When empathy prevails, the questions concern providing food and shelter, and sometimes the long game of mental health assistance and housing.

The vegetation never stood a chance. A consortium of service clubs got together on Sept. 13 to clear out a section of a local marine park that is popular with local swimmers. The monumental task, formally known as the Rogers Landing Beach Cleanup Service Project, employed volunteers from Rotary, Kiwanis and Soroptimist clubs in Newberg and was supervised by a staff member from the Yamhill County Parks and Recreation Department. ...

KEIZER, Ore. (KPTV) – Cirque Italia’s Water Circus is sailing through the Northwest, making a stop in Keizer from September 22nd through 25th. FOX12′s Ayo Elise stepped under the big top to get an inside look at the Vegas-style show. To get your tickets for the Keizer...

SHORT FILM FESTIVAL POP-UP SCREENING – SEVEN AWARD WINNERS: McMinnville Short Film Festival 2023. AT NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT, NEHALEM ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 2023, AT 7 P.M. Tickets are $10.00 at the door – Raffle to win a pass to the 2024 McMinnville Short Film Festival. Here...

This article presents three distinct Thai dishes available in Keizer. Have you had the chance to taste any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

The Art Harvest Studio Tour, an esteemed event in Yamhill County, is returning for its 30th year. The tour allows art enthusiasts to engage with local artists in their studios and explore various art forms. This year's tour in McMinnville features numerous studios.