Back in 1887 Oregon was the first state to officially recognize the Labor Day holiday, so it’s only fitting that we throw a huge Labor Day picnic!

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Oregon’s Brewpub Law with a special History Pub . . .

Corndogs and carnies, livestock and live music! From August 27 through September 6 in Salem!

Robert Crumb, the artist and illustrator behind Fritz the Cat, Mr. Natural, and Keep on Truckin’, is one of America’s most revered cartoonists.

And he frequently cites two Oregon artists, Carl Barks and Basil Wolverton as major influences.

A trip to Woodburn this weekend will reward you with authentic Mexican food, salsa dancing, fútbol, y más!

In addition to giving readers of the Post a quick education on Cascadia, some fine local brews garner mention, include Hopworks’ Secession Black India Pale Ale, and Deschutes’ Hop in the Dark.

I’ve been waiting all year for Tomato Pie, but I can’t find any real, vine ripened tomatoes!

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Local historian, archivist, and author Richard Engeman tells stories of the making of his new book Eating It Up in Eden: The Oregon Century Farm and Ranch Cookbook.

It’s all accessible, for free, via the web. You have to have a library card and PIN though to see it at home, though anyone can access it at the library.