Despite growing up in Oregon, a state not exactly known for its smoked meats, Keizer resident Troy Campbell is no stranger to barbecue. His grandparents owned and operated a restaurant in Portland called Campbell’s BBQ for almost 20 years; they taught their children and grandchildren…
The Oregon State Capitol is hosting free summer tours of the Capitol building every Monday through Friday until Friday, September 27. Free guided tower tours will begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. with weather permitting. Children under 18 must be…
After 20 hours of driving, two border check points and what felt like a thousand bathroom breaks, we finally made it. The Overflow Student Ministries short-term mission team was in Mexico’s San Quintín, Baja California. Our hosts, Mike Fink and his family, the founders of…
The Award-Winning Oregon SenateAires Barbershop Chorus – representing all of Oregon and one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest – will be singing at Salem Airport’s McNary Field on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12 p.m. This event,Warbirds Over the West, is being organized by…
Keizer Chamber is hosting a community conversation discussing KeizerFEST on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The discussion will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Keizer Community Civic Center. Attendees will join the KeizerFEST co-chairs and committee members for an open dialogue regarding Keizer’s longest standing…
The Mud Run & Wood Show BBQ Cook-Off will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. Visitors can participate in a 5K mud run and enjoy the BBQ cook-off and Garden Party when they finish. The…
Through Saturday, August 17 Jest a Second! at the Pentacle Theatre. This comedy is suitable for teenage and older audiences who can handle its adult themes. The show is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Visit pentacletheatre.org for more…
In addition to planting native trees and other plants like the cottonwood seen above, the River-keepers and volunteers place temporary cages around the trunks to protect them from deer scratching antlers against them. While it’s part of a natural cycle, the damage can kill young…
Tyna Mays-Schey shows off the wares at Saucy Minx. Last week, Willow Lake Golf Center & Driving Range hosted the first NW BBQ Bacon, Beer & Steak Festival. The event had 27 vendors, which event coordinator Mike White is hoping only scratches the surface of what…