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FROM THE EDITOR: The Woodburn Independent is getting a new look
Dear readers, Our website is getting a new look. Starting May 16, 2025, the Woodburn Independent website will…
News
Jason Millican selected as permanent Woodburn police chief
The city of Woodburn has appointed Jason Millican as the new chief of police.
Lifestyle
American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life returns to Woodburn
Clackamas and Marion county community members will soon gather in Woodburn for Relay For Life of the Mid-Valley,…
Business
Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…
Government
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…
Food and Drink
Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn
More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional…
Business
Paul Allen estate to sell Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale, the organization announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday…
Business
Following legal troubles, University of Portland removes Robert Pamplin name from business school
The University of Portland has dropped the name of one of its longtime benefactors from its school of…
Lifestyle
Imported brews and global bites at The Lot-Highway 99 food cart hub in Woodburn
The Lot-Highway 99, a food cart hub on Industrial Avenue, is home to 10 carts offering everything from…
Business
Former OHSU Big Pharma critic picked by RFK Jr.
Five years ago, working in Portland, Dr. Vinay Prasad was throwing stones from the side of the road.…