Author: Sophia Cossette | Woodburn Independent

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Hubbard firefighters deployed to Cram Fire; Oregon’s current largest wildfire

Hubbard Fire District Lt. Riley Hamilton and apparatus operator and seasonal firefighter Asher Lindell were deployed to the ... Read more

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Woodburn’s only overnight shelter prepares for high temperatures

As the weather heats up, Woodburn’s sole overnight shelter is prepared to launch into cooling mode if temperatures ... Read more

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U.S. senators warn of Silverton hospital closure amid Medicaid cuts; state hospital association says report not ‘accurate’

Following the recently passed federal tax bill, 338 rural hospitals across the nation, including four in Oregon, may ... Read more

Lifestyle

A new reign: 2025 Fiesta Court announced

The city of Woodburn has announced this year’s Fiesta Mexicana Court. Eight students across the Woodburn, North Marion, ... Read more

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Rep. Lesly Muñoz secures state funding for Woodburn projects

State Rep. Lesly Muñoz (D-Woodburn) announced that more than $8 million in state funding has been secured for ... Read more

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2 Woodburn firefighters deployed to help fight Elk Fire in Bonanza

Woodburn firefighters are being called up to assist in the battle against the Elk Fire. The Oregon State ... Read more

Sports

Former all-state soccer star Alyssa Padilla named Woodburn High School varsity girls soccer coach

Alyssa Padilla, the former all-state and all-conference Woodburn centerback who led the girls team to a state championship ... Read more

Lifestyle

Hops, horseshoes and hometown fun: Annual Hubbard Hop Festival returns this summer

The annual Hubbard Hop Festival is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Rivenes Park in Hubbard.  Read more

Food and Drink

New food cart brings Chinese buffet fare to Woodburn

The Lot-Highway 99E food cart hub now offers a new cuisine: Chinese food. Elephant’s Express opened up shop in ... Read more

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Woodburn man arrested in connection with May shooting in Salem

A Woodburn man was arrested Monday morning in connection with a May shooting in Salem. Read more