Summer

Stories tagged Summer — pulled from across the Journal.

Two racks of glazed, caramelized competition BBQ ribs on a dark sheet pan with a pot of sauce

July 18–19, 2026

Sutherlin Throwdown: Bags, BBQ & Brews

Our hometown's biggest summer party returns July 18–19 — a sanctioned BBQ competition, a beer & wine fest, and a serious cornhole tournament. Crystal Creek proudly supplies some of the top contestants every year, so come taste what our meat can do.

A wild sockeye salmon fillet grilling on a cedar plank with lemon and dill

Recipes

June 5, 20252 min read

Wild Sockeye Is Back: Five Ways to Cook It This Summer

Our deep-red, line-caught sockeye has landed for the season. It is lean, rich, and forgiving on the grill if you treat it right. Here are five simple ways to put it on the table.