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Watercolor Excellence Featured at KAA This August

Watercolor Excellence Featured at KAA This August

By Angela Wrahtz, President, Wild Over Watercolor-Guild of Artists, For The West Side Newspaper Each August, the Keizer Art Association Gallery hosts one of its most anticipated exhibitions of the year — the Wild Over Watercolor Annual Group Show. This colorful and inspiring exhibition brings together some of Oregon’s

Rediscovering Creativity as a Path to Healing and Connection

Rediscovering Creativity as a Path to Healing and Connection

By Destree Thompson, for The West Side Newspaper In a culture that often prizes productivity over presence, many adults quietly lose touch with their creativity. They may not think of themselves as artists, but they miss making things simply for the joy of it. They stop writing, painting, singing, gardening,

‘El Torito’ Supermarket to expand into downtown Salem

‘El Torito’ Supermarket to expand into downtown Salem

By Jennifer Halley, the West Side Newspaper Downtown Salem is finally getting a grocery store. El Torito Supermarket will move into the former Rite Aid Building at 435 Liberty St N.E. Once opened, it will serve as the only full-service grocery store for at least a mile in

West Salem Braces for Bridge Traffic as ODOT Starts Seismic Retrofit

West Salem Braces for Bridge Traffic as ODOT Starts Seismic Retrofit

Project to Fortify Center Street Bridge Against Magnitude 9.0 Quake Will Take Years By Dan Shryock, The West Side Newspaper Get ready, West Salem. Crossing the Center Street Bridge is going to get very difficult. That’s the clear message from the Oregon Department of Transportation before work begins

CAR SHOW?

CAR SHOW?

By Julie Oakes, The West Side Newspaper Car lovers got an eyeful of polished paint and sparkling chrome at the 6th annual HART Horsepower Classic Car Show July 11 in West Salem. About 70 cars were on display, including the Best in Show winner – a stunning 1947 Buick Super convertible

Community Support for 2027 Project Scholars and Teachers August 2026

Community Support for 2027 Project Scholars and Teachers August 2026

By Valeria Luukinen, For The West Side Newspaper SREA is a group of former teachers and community members who wish to honor outstanding graduates each year; in 2027, teachers who support our literacy theme will be honored. SREA financial support comes from membership, the Scholars' Luncheon, Bunco, auction items,

Experience the Thrill of Catch Me If You Can at Pentacle Theatre

Experience the Thrill of Catch Me If You Can at Pentacle Theatre

Courtesy of Pentacle Theatre, For The West Side Newspaper If you're looking for an unforgettable night of live theatre this summer, Pentacle Theatre invites you to climb aboard for one of Broadway's most entertaining musical adventures. Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true