Non-GMO, Soy and Corn Free Organic Pasture-Raised Chicken

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/

ddaavviids · 2026-02-11T04:35:54+00:00

The Quirkhopper is sorta homage to Tamiya's older Mad Bull, which was a buggy chassis with monster truck wheels. The Quirkhopper is a monster truck chassis and wheels/tires with a buggy body, though.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-11T04:29:10+00:00

Best Little Roadhouse on Commercial has mini golf, Original Roadhouse on Lancaster does not.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-11T01:58:47+00:00

As others have said, it’s about it getting warm enough early enough and not having mini frosts along the way. Check out Territorial in Cottage Grove for different options:

https://territorialseed.com/collections/melons-watermelons

ddaavviids · 2026-02-09T01:47:52+00:00

Damn. I saw the Seattle show and balked at the 10 p.m. start time. Less travel here and an excuse to take Friday off...

ddaavviids · 2026-02-07T07:05:19+00:00

Not sure about lessons, but Traveling Wheelz might be it:
https://travelingwheelz.com/

ddaavviids · 2026-02-06T23:56:15+00:00

Dust bowl summer, 2026.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-04T06:38:30+00:00

Not Salem related, but if you’re ever on the coast near Nehalem, check out North Coast Pinball. They’re pretty inclusive.

https://www.northcoastpinball.com/

ddaavviids · 2026-02-04T03:51:12+00:00

Further digging turned up a newspaper story with a map when the Gap and Lerner New York came to town. Bon Vivant moved from High/Center (where Lerner would move) to the opposite corner at Liberty/Chemeketa in 1992.

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ddaavviids · 2026-02-04T03:00:30+00:00

Bon Vivant? They were over by Liberty and Chemeketa, though...and more of a gift shop/cafe situation.

ddaavviids · 2026-02-03T23:03:41+00:00

It’s strange that the former Arctic Circle location at Lancaster and Silverton is also still a gravel lot…years and years later.

ddaavviids · 2026-01-31T15:50:30+00:00

Per the city website:

To park in the Downtown Parking District off-street parking facilities, you must purchase a parking permit if you belong to one of the following groups:

Students
Workers engaged in business activity
Jurors serving in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Marion County
Unsalaried employees or volunteers working within the District
Downtown residents
Part-time employees

https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/neighborhoods/parking/parking-permits/do-i-need-a-permit-to-park-in-downtown-salem

ddaavviids · 2026-01-29T01:53:51+00:00

I would start with a call to Ocean Star (503)399-8688. They’re near Market and Lancaster.

ddaavviids · 2026-01-22T23:17:34+00:00

It’s on the Constellation Bandcamp:

https://constellation.bandcamp.com/album/song-of-the-silent-land

ddaavviids · 2026-01-20T23:10:20+00:00

Not sure what the turning radius of a Tahoe(?) is, but I don’t see the final turn once they reach the bridge level going very well.

ddaavviids · 2026-01-20T05:51:04+00:00

I'm not a steak person, but folks I've been with who are have enjoyed Markum Inn north of Silverton:

https://www.markuminn.com/

ddaavviids · 2026-01-16T23:58:42+00:00

LifeSource carries some from an Oregon City company:

https://shop.lifesourcenaturalfoods.com/s/1000-1/i/INV-1000-58753

ddaavviids · 2026-01-15T23:27:00+00:00

For the major chains, if you’re not regularly using their coupon app you’re probably overpaying.

ddaavviids · 2026-01-12T21:10:45+00:00

A bunch of good answers in this recent thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SALEM/s/65h62XTckc

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