Friday Dec 11 | Statesman Journal
Nonprofits benefit as growers offer trees
It's almost Christmas, and I'm feeling charitable. So much so that I'll balance a suggestion that hotel magnate Mark Hemstreet use his $295,000 settlement with the Oregon State Police to pay his nearly $200,000 past-due Lincoln County property tax bills with a focus on true generosity.
Eola Hills winery a local attraction
About the business: Eola Hills produces a wide array of red and white wines, including pinot noir, chardonnay, merlot, zinfandel, syrah, pinot gris and many variations.
When a fundraiser planned for Monmouth and Independence Community Foundation appeared to be growing out of its venue, the Western Oregon University upper-division Event Planning class had to think laterally - literally.
County agents visit Polk farms in tour
POLK COUNTY - Scharf Farms, McK Ranch, Rickreall Dairy, Bernie Faber Dairy in West Salem and David and Bette McKibben were among the Polk County farms recently visited by dozens of county agents from across the United States.
Salem-Keizer doesn't need more schools
A year ago Salem-Keizer voters passed a $242.1 million bond issue to build four new schools and repair 48 existing schools.
Historical society will host annual Apple Festival
EOLA - Crisp autumn air and colorful fall leaves can be complemented with fresh apple cider at a historical site this month.
Conference to address fish research and conservation
The latest research about the management and conservation of salmon, trout and steelhead will be shared at a conference Sept.
Conference to address fish research and conservation
The latest research about the management and conservation of salmon, trout and steelhead will be shared at a conference Sept.
Convict in triple slaying to get new trial
Convicted Polk County triple killer Philip Scott Cannon has stuck to his claims of innocence.
Enjoy sips of wine at Bite of Oregon
Enjoy food, wine and beer at the Bite of Oregon from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.
Enjoy sips of wine at Bite of Oregon
Enjoy food, wine and beer at the Bite of Oregon from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.
Cycle Oregon will bring 1,800 riders to Polk County
MONMOUTH - An estimated 1,800 bicyclists will descend on Monmouth and roll onto Polk County roads starting Friday, and they plan to bring a festive atmosphere with them.
Everything is so Cubanisimo, except for the wine
Christina Collada is the manager of the tasting room at Cubanisimo Vineyards in the Polk County hills west of Salem.
Golf tournament next week to aid low-income seniors
Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Services Foundation will host a benefit golf tournament July 10 at Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, between Eola and Rickreall.
Billie Holiday and wine at Eola Hills
Wine will be poured as Billie Holiday will be portrayed in a live music performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S Pacific Highway 99W in Rickreall.
Gabriela Rico tastes wine at Namast Vineyards in Dallas. Diane Stevenson | Statesman Journal