FOOD & DRINK
Marion County restaurant inspections: Dede's, El Mezcalito Mexican Restaurant, Hotel Salem
This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish-washing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations...
Meet the Oregon winners of the $1.3 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
The winners of the last month's $1.3 billion Powerball have been revealed. Cheng "Charlie" Saephan represented a trio of winners Monday afternoon at Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, reading a statement and answer questions from the media. Saephan and his friend Laiza Chao went in together on the winning ticket. Saephan said he is...
Salem's recreation guide with parks, survival, sports camps opens for registration
Those looking to sign their kids up for summer camps, enroll themselves in a pickleball match, learn survival skills at Minto-Brown Island Park or sharpen their kids' and teens' basketball, soccer, tennis, cheerleading, volleyball or kickball skills can now sign up using the 2024 City of Salem Recreation Guide. The...
Silver Falls sets Mother's Day birding, wildflower festival
Silver Falls State Park will hold its annual Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a wildflower show, a native plant sale, guided bird watching and wildflower walks, educational discovery tables, bird crafts and live raptor presentations. “May is a glorious time to enjoy nature at Silver Falls,” said Ranger Matt Palmquist. “Visitors might see or hear...
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. ...
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.
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,...
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...
Check out the artistic work of Woodburn students
Woodburn High School art teacher Catherine Johnstone recently shared the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. In an announcement to the district Johnstone said: "Please join me in congratulating the following students for their outstanding achievements in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition: Brendaly Anselmo Alvarado, Kiarah Bryant, Haily Helzer, Violet Spencer, and Jessica Gaspar Morales." ...
Mrs. Estacada, Sarahi Welton, prepares to compete for Mrs. Oregon crown
This coming weekend, Sarahi Welton, who has become known locally not only for her community service but as Mrs. Estacada, will compete for the title of Mrs. Oregon at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Welton and many others representing communities around the state will don their best glam and go head-to-head for the crown. The Mrs. Oregon contest is part of the America Strong Pageant. ...
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