Author: Sophia Cossette | Woodburn Independent

Local News

Hernandez-Mejia, Vasquez win Woodburn school board elections

While two Woodburn school board races were close on election night, May 20, newcomers Michael Vasquez and Anabel ... Read more

News

Woodburn’s new DUII Enforcement Officer aims to stop tragedy before it starts

In response to a surge in impaired driving and traffic collisions, the Woodburn Police Department has introduced a ... Read more

Sports

Four Woodburn athletes bound for 5A state track and field championships

Lola Heide, Hannah Peterson, Sergio Bravo and Marco Sirsch have all punched their tickets to the 5A state ... Read more

News

Orlando Bravo sworn in as new Woodburn city councilor

During a May 12 meeting of the Woodburn City Council, Orlando Bravo was sworn in as the Ward ... Read more

News

Legacy Health expands imaging services in Woodburn in relocated clinic

Legacy Health has opened a relocated and expanded imaging clinic inside the Woodburn Health Center, increasing access to ... Read more

Lifestyle

A family affair: New owners take over Woodburn’s Café La Onda

Cafe La Onda, a beloved coffee staple in Woodburn’s Metropolis Marketplace, is now under new ownership.  Read more

Local News

Shifting tides: Hubbard fire levy may pass by slim margins

As of 10:30 p.m. May 20, 52% voted in favor of the Hubbard fire levy, and 48% of ... Read more

Education

Still undecided: 2 Woodburn school board elections yet to be called

As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, newcomers Michael Vasquez, Debbie Ballweber Wolfer, Anabel Hernandez-Mejia and incumbent Ryan ... Read more

Sports

Woodburn’s class of champions: 13 seniors sign to play college sports

With proud families watching and coaches beaming nearby, 13 Woodburn High School athletes made their college dreams official ... Read more

Education

Vasquez, Ballweber Wolfer, Hernandez-Mejia, Beyer lead in early Woodburn school board election results

While one Woodburn school board seat is unopposed, three seats are up for grabs at the May 20 ... Read more