Willamette Valley Vineyards News

OLD MCKENZIE PASS: With the successful completion of a bridge replacement project on the Old McKenzie Pass, along with clearing potentially dangerous trees from the eastern slopes of McKenzie Pass suspended until late fall, ODOT will open the eastern and western snow gates to vehicles, bicycles and hikers at 7 a.m. on Saturday, August 16th.

Access past the western Alder Springs snow gate has been blocked since November 1st, 2007, when ODOT closed the highway for the winter. The eastern gate, nine miles west of Sisters, has been opened intermittently to bicycles and pedestrians since July 14th. The lower western snow gate at White Branch was opened on June 21st to allow access to Proxy Falls, Alder Springs Campground and other Willamette National Forest attractions.

The next time you're ordering up a pint of locally crafted brew at your regular watering hole, you'll likely spot a new player among the familiar row of tap handles.

Marion-Polk counties - Tickets are available for the annual Chefs' Nite Out fundraiser for Marion-Polk Food Share.

I n 1996, a developer bought 41 riverfront acres in Oregon City, high on Canemah Bluff, and sketched out a plan for 136 homes.

Ethan, 6, and Kale, 3, Loun of West Linn eagerly wait for the parade to pass by and reward them with a shower of candy.

As the price of fuel climbs, Wilsonville may find its idea for a bike, pedestrian and emergency access bridge across the Willamette River at the forefront of a movement.

As the price of fuel climbs, Wilsonville may find its idea for a bike, pedestrian and emergency access bridge across the Willamette River at the forefront of a movement.

Sunshine. Heat. The All Star break. All signs pointing to wild and ecstatic growth out in the vineyard.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is hosting an International Pinot Noir Celebration Wine Dinner at the Joel Palmer House July 24th at 6 p.m.; the price is $100 per person plus gratuity, seating is very limited.

Enjoy classic cars and wine at the Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE in Turner.

By Dan Corcoran July 12, 2008 Eugene, Ore. -- With temperatures surpassing the 90 degree mark in much of the Willamette Valley Saturday, many people were trying to find a way to beat the heat.

A federal agency says three dams in the Willamette Valley should have fish passage structures if the stream's chinook salmon and steelhead are to avoid extinction.

Pinot Gris is the only white grape in this country ever to nip at the heels of the ubiquitous chardonnay.

Posted on July 1st, 2008 8:11 AM By Bill Ward OK , so it's not literally a weekend in the Willamette Valley .

Most of the prairie and oak savanna that once was the Willamette Valley has been supplanted by neat farm fields and expanses of Douglas fir.

A Fender's Blue butterfly rests on a Kincaid's lupine, the plant it uses as a nursery for its eggs and larvae.

Summer is coming once again to the Willamette Valley, and the Salem Area Young Professionals will be out taking advantage of the wonderful weather.

If you've been an investor for any length of time, you know that many events can cause a stock to drop: Bad earnings, analyst downgrades, interest rate rumors, short-sellers -- the list goes on and on.

Sunset at Annie Amie Vineyards. The tasting room at Carlton. Heading back into Oregon recently was like driving back into a big, green lung.

It's all about dads this weekend, so if you're out of ideas, here are a few that are sure to put a smile on his face.