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RURAL REFLECTIONS: Noncents
The plug on the bank was removed. Coins were scattered across the floor. Pennies. They were saved so…
Public Safety
Independence man dies in forklift fall at Woodburn WinCo distribution center
An Independence man died in Woodburn after a tractor-trailer container was moved while he was still inside it.…
Lifestyle
Saint Mary iconography on display next month at Mount Angel Abbey
The Mount Angel Abbey is hosting a culmination of tradition and contemporary in its latest art installation next…
News
Pair of St. Paul High grads earn rodeo foundation scholarships
Josephine Edwards and Stella Koch will put the $5,000 toward their college educations A pair of St. Paul…
Lifestyle
Woodburn’s Music in the Park kicks off in July
Woodburn’s annual Music in the Park set Tuesday, July 8, Woodburn Library Park.
Environment
6 Woodburn-area seniors, 3 Chemeketa students awarded tuition help by Ford Family Foundation
Nearly 275 students from Oregon and neighboring Siskiyou County, California, were awarded up to $40,000 to continue their…
Lifestyle
Level up at your library: Woodburn kicks off children’s summer reading program this month
Who’s ready for a summer of reading? The Woodburn library is kicking off its children’s summer reading program…
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…
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon
The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon…