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Used-auto dealership provides stellar service without heavy pressure
Used-auto dealership provides stellar service without heavy pressure

Synergize Auto gives the community the best in used vehicles without heavy-handed pressure tactics; it also excels in having an extensive selection and prices that appeal to all.

By Synergize Auto
Cherry Blossom Day returns for another Salem spring
Cherry Blossom Day returns for another Salem spring

Another Pacific Northwest winter coming to a close means that flowers all over ...

By Savannah Busby | Best of the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a variety of ways
The Willamette Valley celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a variety of ways

A pub crawl in West Salem and a St. Patty’s Day walkabout at Salem’s Riverfront...

By Carol Currie | Best of the Willamette Valley
Willamette Val-intines – Salem Offers Fun, Quirky Options for Valentine's Day
Willamette Val-intines – Salem Offers Fun, Quirky Options for Valentine's Day

The Salem area offers multiple fun, unusual options for everyone from friends t...

By Savannah Busby | Best of the Willamette Valley

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Salem’s unique Valentine’s events that stand out among chocolates and flowers
Salem’s unique Valentine’s events that stand out among chocolates and flowers

Create lasting memories this Valentine’s season by experiencing Salem’s latest haunted attraction or engaging in the excitement of a roller derby match.

By April Massoni | Best of the Willamette Valley
Powerland Heritage Park: family fun and history in motion
Powerland Heritage Park: family fun and history in motion

Powerland Heritage Park houses museums and hosts events that showcase antique machines that are a key part of Oregon’s legacy

By Powerland Heritage Park
Rick’s Fencing brings charity to the Best of the Willamette Valley
Rick’s Fencing brings charity to the Best of the Willamette Valley

Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking has been a longtime partner of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Rick’s returns with them this year to make an even bigger impact.

Nonprofit agency provides holistic care for seriously ill patients and their families
Nonprofit agency provides holistic care for seriously ill patients and their families

Willamette Vital Health is an important part of the healthcare community, taking a comprehensive and compassionate approach to hospice care while providing support and comfort for families.

By Willamette Vital Health
Making An Impact In Oregon & Washington
Making An Impact In Oregon & Washington

The Annual Impact drive aims to provide essential items to families experiencing housing insecurity across Oregon and Washington. Starting on May 25, all five locations of Rick's will serve as drop-off points for donated items.

Rick’s Community Support Drive builds hope by building fences
Rick’s Community Support Drive builds hope by building fences

In just a few years, Rick’s Community Support Drive has made significant donations to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Beaverton’s Home Plate, Impact Northwest, and the Maurice Lucas Foundation, to name just a few.

Xicha opens its third location in Northeast Salem
Xicha opens its third location in Northeast Salem

Xicha Brewing will continue to offer craft beers, including Mexican-style lagers, and tasty tacos, nachos, and tostadas as it readies for the grand opening of a 10,000-square-foot facility in the 45th Parallel building March 18.

By Carol Currie
Burger place focuses on serving the best burger and fries around
Burger place focuses on serving the best burger and fries around

Nancy Jo’s Burgers & Fries has seven locations in the Willamette Valley, proving that there is a growing need for simple but good food served fast

Cocktails, great food, wine, and beer found under the West Salem City Hall
Cocktails, great food, wine, and beer found under the West Salem City Hall

Below the West Salem City Hall, locals are quickly discovering The Rabbit Cellar Lounge & Eatery for its filling meals, well-appointed bar and tented, heated outdoor fire pit providing year-round seating options.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s Birthday in the Willamette Valley
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s Birthday in the Willamette Valley

Valentine’s Day is the day designated for love and romance, but it is also the anniversary of Oregon’s statehood. Here are some activities couples, individuals and families can do to celebrate both occasions.

By Emma Davis
The 2022 winners are here
The 2022 winners are here

This marks our third year to explore and discover individuals and businesses that are the best at what they do in the Willamette Valley.

By Best of the Willamette Valley
Employees of Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking donate “essentials” kits to Portland and Salem families
Employees of Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking donate “essentials” kits to Portland and Salem families

The staff volunteering to help others through their Rick’s Community Support Drive is a labor of love for the employees of Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking.