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Recipe Corner – Jan. 14, 2026
January 14 is National Hot Pastrami Day, January 15 is National Bagel Day and January 19 is National Popcorn Day! Enjoy this trio of recipes as you celebrate! Hot Pastrami Sandwich Ingredients Directions Heat griddle or pan on medium heat.…
Recipe Corner – Jan. 21, 2026
Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! No, we are not giving “how to cook squirrel” recipes (though it is legal to hunt tree squirrels in Oregon – Western Gray only), we are celebrating the fave food of Oregon’s Douglas…
Public Notices – Jan. 21, 2026
Winding Trails by Al Hobart – The Storm
Thursday, Jan. 23, 1964 The mournful, musical sound of the rising wind as it plays its melancholy tune on the edges of my aluminum roof, indicating the approach of a storm, instills in me an indescribable feeling of wonder and…
All Things Oregon – Winter Driving
By Christy Solo – Editor While this winter has been relatively mild, we’ve definitely seen (or not seen due to fog) some slick road conditions of late. There is also a good chance we’ll see more snow over the next…
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Violets
By Dr. F. Alice LeDuc Violet – Viola species with yellow flowers Violets bring many things to mind, in the language of flowers of Victorian times England, the violet meant shy and retiring demeanor, humble virtue. Often associated with romance,…
Crawlies with Cri – Bighorn Sheep
By Christy Solo – ONPA 1st Place Award Winner for Best Local Column Bah, bah, big sheep, have you any wool? They don’t really. Meet this week’s crawly, the bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis). Our first fun fact about bighorn sheep…
Wayne’s World
Commentary by Wayne Lee It’s a new year and hope springs eternal. So far, no flat tires on Da Beast which just hit 2,900 miles on the odometer to celebrate our first anniversary together. It has not been without the…
Cri Goes Rogue
Commentary by Christy Solo While writing last week’s horse-themed All Things – especially the section on Appaloosas – I was reminded of my childhood horseback riding lessons – and one particular Appy who embodied all the best traits of the…