Woodburn Independent

Staff Columns

CES exciting even for those not tech-savvy

Published: 1/8/2013 11:24:49 AM

I am a single woman again — well, until Wednesday night. My husband has been in Las Vegas for a week, setting up one of his company’s stores in time for the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, the world’s largest technology convention, during which new electronic gadgets are debuted.

Put an end to governing by crisis

Published: 1/22/2013 11:22:44 AM

On Monday, newly re-elected President Barack Obama delivered his inaugural address, and he seems to have no illusions about the challenges our country is facing.

Independent editor says goodbye

Published: 1/30/2013 3:53:45 PM

It is hard to put nearly 13 years of thoughts into one column. As many of you may already know — and the rest will find out now — I am leaving the Woodburn Independent on Feb.

Our Editorial

Estates detour route is sensible

Published: 1/22/2013 11:24:40 AM

The city of Woodburn is asking The Estates Golf & Country Club to allow a temporary easement through the club’s parking lot for the duration of the Interstate 5 interchange construction — estimated to be about four years.

Communication key in next WSD chief

Published: 1/30/2013 3:45:57 PM

The Woodburn School District board of directors has a big decision in front of it. With David Bautista’s resignation as superintendent, the board gets to put its imprint on the community for a second time in three years.

Woodburn pride refreshing to see

Published: 1/15/2013 11:35:16 AM

Recently we posted a short story on our Facebook page about a drive-by shooting that occurred in West Woodburn on Jan. 5. The story was short, since the police have not released many details on the shooting.

A vision for First Street

Published: 1/8/2013 11:20:33 AM

Sometimes all it takes is one person with a vision to make a big difference in a community. Woodburn may have found that visionary in James Frackowiak, a longtime life insurance salesman and financial planner.

Letters to the Editor

1-9 Letters to the Editor

Published: 1/8/2013 11:22:49 AM

Food bank volunteer appreciates coverage To the editor: As a volunteer at the A.W.A.R.E. Food Bank here in Woodburn, I want to thank you for the recent article and the editorial about our need for food donations and help with moving to our new location.

1-16 Letters to the Editor

Published: 1/15/2013 11:32:03 AM

Tamale fundraiser for Krissy Keelan a success To the editor: Immanuel Lutheran Church wants to thank the community for helping us make the tamale benefit for the Krissy Keelan family a huge success on Saturday night.

Guest Opinions

Independent will continue to focus on community journalism

Published: 1/15/2013 11:40:25 AM

By Mark Garber President, Pamplin Newspaper Division Since the time it was founded 125 years ago, the Woodburn Independent has pursued a singular goal: to meet the need for news and information in Woodburn and surrounding communities.