Rotary Speakeasy Fundraiser Supports Local Education
Keeping with the Rotary International’s overarching message of “Service Above Self,” club members travel to other countries to lend a helping hand.
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West Hills Vineyards Blends Family Legacy With a Fresh Vision in West Salem
The rich soil of the Salem area has attracted several vineyards over the last century. They dot the rolling hills surrounding the city.
Indy Art Galley Showcases Spring Show
For the rest of April, visitors to the gallery in downtown Independence can enjoy Focus Artist Becki Hesedahl’s watercolor landscape paintings. The project is called “Spirit of The Forest” and looks to examine the landscape of nature in a close-up view.
West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life
West Salem High auditorium, a gaggle of Advanced Technical Theater students are gearing up for their biggest “straight play” yet: The Great Gatsby. They’re buzzing with excitement and nerves: in small groups, they’re presenting their ideas for the technical part of the show, which opens April 29.
Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'
Long first discovered the joy of the food cart pod while living in Portland and working for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. As a father of four, he saw how the open seating spaces and many choices made the experience particularly family-friendly.
Salem CERT Needs You!
By Mark Wardell
Yes, that’s right, you – wait, didn’t we just do this? Didn’t we just talk about how an ice storm or heavy wind can isolate a neighborhood? Didn’t we discuss how, in the immediate aftermath of a major disaster, when professional first responders might
Sharing the Road: Safety Tips for West Salem Drivers and Cyclists
Warmer, drier weather invites more bicyclists to pedal throughout West Salem for transportation and recreation. It also increases the chance of mishaps between bikes and cars.Local police say that both riders and drivers can safely share the road by looking out for each other.