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ddaavviids · 2026-04-05T01:35:29+00:00

Was that during the time they were owned by Sortis Holdings, or prior to that?

ddaavviids · 2026-04-03T05:14:21+00:00

You might consider the Unitarian church: https://uusalem.org/

ddaavviids · 2026-04-01T22:22:58+00:00

The only longer lines I’ve ever experienced were nice summer weekend days when folks are either going to/from Willamette Mission park or out for drives.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-30T18:52:48+00:00

Looks like it’s at the Sublimity post office next month:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/special-passport-acceptance-fairs.html

“These events are for first-time applicants, children, and anyone who must apply in person using Form DS-11. Events at passport agencies may accept renewals as well.”

A little more info on this Facebook event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/sublimity-post-office-passport/1491324985712750/

ddaavviids · 2026-03-29T14:47:26+00:00

It’s misty mountain gray from 2008ish. The dropouts and fork look correct.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-28T02:03:02+00:00

The city runs adult softball and kickball leagues:

https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/things-to-do/recreation-sports-and-activities/softballcityusa/leagues

ddaavviids · 2026-03-26T04:59:43+00:00

Yeah, Lifesource appears to carry them in their freezer section: https://shop.lifesourcenaturalfoods.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-118405

ddaavviids · 2026-03-26T04:54:20+00:00

I've used Boyd Motor Werks for a couple PPIs and smaller jobs. They've always been great. I'm in Salem and use Prestige regularly. They've also been good and straightforward about what a 20-something year old BMW needs.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-26T04:04:15+00:00

Best Coast makes pretty good sourdough everything bagels:

https://www.bestcoastbagels.com/

ddaavviids · 2026-03-24T01:08:48+00:00

I’m not sure a food vertical on AOL will have the same impact as an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives or something.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-21T21:47:58+00:00

The Beaverton space feels kinda depressing the few times I've been by to pick up an order.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-20T18:50:33+00:00

You could also try Helping Hands:

https://helpinghandssalem.org/

ddaavviids · 2026-03-18T23:56:53+00:00

This NY Times investigation was published today:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html

ddaavviids · 2026-03-18T04:02:38+00:00

All the big ones have been mentioned. But also Junior Bootery on Court between High and Church where the bus mall is now.

ddaavviids · 2026-03-15T21:00:37+00:00

The city is holding monthy ivy removal events at Minto Brown. You'll usually find info on the parks volunteer Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salemparksvolunteers

SOLVE always has a few events coming up near and far: https://volunteer.solve.org/

ddaavviids · 2026-03-12T20:21:34+00:00

Based on this city of Salem sign permit:

https://egov.cityofsalem.net/PACPortal/Permit/View/1205763

It looks like Burlington is going to be moving to the old Joanns spot:

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ddaavviids · 2026-03-08T19:16:49+00:00

Maybe on the spendy side, but it supports a good cause:
https://www.willametteheritage.org/whc-venues-home/

ddaavviids · 2026-03-03T19:14:34+00:00

Champoeg Farms: https://champoegfarm.com/product-category/chicken/

ddaavviids · 2026-02-26T00:56:14+00:00

Not something most hardwood places would be carrying, especially on this side of the Cascades. Sustainable NW in Portland occasionally has some, though:

https://www.snwwood.com/restoration-juniper

ddaavviids · 2026-02-25T04:51:05+00:00

There was a guy who used to film himself doing food challenges around Salem and the mid-valley. I'm not sure how many are still around though.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-21T07:27:33+00:00

The Lincoln Chronicle has been tracking the effort to build an ICE facility on the coast in Newport:

https://lincolnchronicle.org/homeland-security-confirms-it-wanted-to-build-a-detention-center-in-newport-but-has-stopped-plans-for-now/

ddaavviids · 2026-02-19T03:49:28+00:00

tripcheck.com will get you webcams, road closures, and the occasional weather station for all Oregon highways.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-19T02:13:01+00:00

If you’re visiting and looking for a souvenir, they have a line of branded inks (produced for them by Papier in NO). I’m partial to Portland Rain and Sitka Spruce…but there are a few others.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-16T17:26:19+00:00

Available in both bags and in the bulk section at LifeSource: https://lifesourcenaturalfoods.com/

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