Polk County graduation rates revealed
For the most part, four-year graduation rates are higher in Polk County schools, but part of that growth can be attributed to a change in how the state calculates rates.
January 29, 2015 10:24 a.m. read more..For the most part, four-year graduation rates are higher in Polk County schools, but part of that growth can be attributed to a change in how the state calculates rates.
January 29, 2015 10:24 a.m. read more..The Polk County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday morning to place a five-year, 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed value property tax levy on the May 19 ballot.
January 28, 2015 12:10 p.m. read more..The decision to scale back operations at the bakery — The Bread Board will also now be closed on Sundays — was about “restoring some balance” in owners Zinn and John Volkmann’s lives.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Want to trick your brain into thinking that healthy broccoli actually tastes good?
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..When it comes to people trying to get personal information of any kind, it is not rude to just hang up, close the door or delete an email.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Independence will become a hub of importing and exporting goods via train and trucks when White’s Hauling expands.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..If a major snowstorm hit the region or the dreaded “big one” happened, would your teenager know what to do?
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..James and Tina Clothier say they hope emergency response protocol will be improved as a result of what happened to their son — so another family doesn’t have to go through what they are now.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Central School District wants to know what you think about how it communicates and where you get your information about the district.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Lynden Jones, a fourth-grade teacher at Whitworth Elementary School in Dallas, was presented with the Dallas Distinguished Educator Award for January on Friday.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*WOU scheduled to host preview day*New school planning info sessions*MVCA students take part in project*Foundation scholarships available
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..For Emma Miller, the newly crowned 2015 Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador, dairy farming was a happy mistake.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The board of directors — comprised of both city managers and a city councilor and citizen from each community — only required the data company pay $392,306.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Rebecca Watkins and Codey Campbell both pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and were sentenced to 36 months and 18 months in prison, respectively.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Claudine Mendazona will return as Central High’s head volleyball coach next fall, Panthers Athletics Director Shane Hedrick announced on Monday.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — The National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America picked Western Oregon’s baseball squad as the eighth best team in the West Region Preseason Poll on Friday.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — Cross Creek Golf Course will host the 13th Annual Brockway Memorial Golf Tournament on Feb. 7. The two-person scramble will begin at 9:30 a.m.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — Western Oregon’s women’s basketball squad experienced triumph and heartbreak during a pair of home games last week.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — It’s a moment athletes dream about. For six former WOU athletes, it’s a dream that’s about to become reality.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — With the regular season winding down, Dallas’ swim team is looking ahead toward districts after competing in three meets.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..HILLSBORO — Dallas senior Matt Hofenbredl hasn’t seen the wrestling season he planned, missing several tournaments.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — The Dallas girls basketball team is looking to prove it belongs in the discussion to be among the Mid-Willamette Conference’s top teams after splitting a pair of league contests.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Central’s boys basketball team picked up a pair of league wins last week, yet it suffered a big blow to its lineup.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — On Dec. 12, Falls City’s boys basketball team sat in its locker room. The Mountaineers had just defeated Eddyville Charter School 45-26, the squad’s first victory in more than a full season. But there were no cheers or hollers.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — For years, Taylor Fennell has known her role for Dallas’ girls basketball team, but that can be both a blessing and a curse.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..POLK COUNTY — For some fans, they’re a savior, someone to bail out a team in a tight spot. For others, they’re a villain, someone who deserves blame in a loss.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — As a basketball player through college, Charlie Goodman wasn’t a fan of officials. Little did he know that he would see what it was like to see the game from the striped shirt’s perspective.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Longtime community member Sam Guida passed away on Thursday morning.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The calendar shows that we’re closing in on the end of January, but the blue skies and moderate temperatures — at press time at least — are more in line with March or April.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..When perusing spring seed catalogs, don’t pass on perennials.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Community events for the week of Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Wednesday, Feb. 4
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Dallas*Independence*Monmouth*Wagner Community Library - Falls City
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Book sale slated at Falls City library*Gospel bluegrass group to perform*Fundraiser to help seen program set
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The city of Dallas is hosting its first “citizens academy,” a six-class seminar designed to offer citizens an overview of how the city operates.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Man arrested on sex abuse charges*Fire 'Wall of Honor' induction set*Independence seeks input on parks*Dallas receives budgeting award*Sheriff seeking reserve deputies
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Plans are in the works to bring a brewery to Dallas.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Nominations are now being accepted for the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce’s 50th annual Community Awards Banquet, which will be presented March 13.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Safety levy would create hardships*Humans greatest threat to planet*Area senior center extends invitation
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..People’s ability to cope with ever-more-complex gadgets, data, machines and documents may be reaching a neo-Luddite threshold of resistance.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The city of Independence will no longer charge $400 to reconnect a customer’s sewer service, but high connection fees remain for water.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Family Building Blocks, a Salem-based child abuse prevention nonprofit, recently opened a Dallas office, offering play groups and parent education to families in Dallas, Monmouth, Independence and Falls City.
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Friday is the deadline for nominations for the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce’s 58th annual Community Awards, “Community Champions.”
January 28, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The committee charged with narrowing the field of Dallas school superintendent applicants will be getting to work soon.
January 28, 2015 10:59 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE – Central’s boys basketball team suffered a big loss on Tuesday, as senior Kyler Fleming broke his left hand during practice.
January 23, 2015 2:01 p.m. read more..The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the death of Chris Clothier, 24, Monday night, the subject of a request from family members for police assistance after a mental issue that quickly escalated into a medical emergency.
January 22, 2015 2:05 p.m. read more..Monmouth Police arrested a 50-year-old transient Sunday on sex abuse charges after an incident reported recently in the 300 block of Whitesell Street West.
January 22, 2015 2:04 p.m. read more..Ken Braun learned early the importance of listening.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..All the commotion on Orchard Drive in Dallas Saturday wasn’t what it appeared.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..More and more law officers are encountering people armed with replica guns.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..More citizens attended the Jan. 13 Independence City Council meeting with water complaints, ranging from rates to base fees to stormwater fees.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The fourth Polk Community Connect, an outreach event assisting those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, will take place in Dallas on Jan. 28.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Cooper Block is coming alive, with restored storefronts on both Main and C streets, and framing for offices and apartments complete upstairs.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Falls City City Council has increased the rates it will charge Luckiamute Domestic Water Cooperative in hopes of spurring further negotiations on a contract to sell water to the utility.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The assessment is intended to show where kids are on the first day of entering the public school system, more of an analysis of pre-kindergarten education than anything having to do with K-12.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Listings of upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Public safety levy must go on ballot*Don't blame police for recent car thefts*Wrestling event at DHS was first-rate*No excuse for not supporting levy idea*Warm clothing drive a success*Plant employees should respect neighborhood
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..A Chevy Blazer overturned on Highway 99W at Powell Street in Monmouth on Saturday when its driver, Moira Bronson, ran the stop sign at Powell.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Task force named to find street funds*Still time to submit 2015 fair theme*Tourism kickoff event set Tuesday*Oak, prairie habitat project funded*Sheriff seeking reserve deputies*Thurman elected to power council*Log truck loses load on Hwy. 223
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..He didn’t know it at the time, but Dallas artist Tom Kunke had an early clue at what he would be doing in his second career.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Seminar on fraud scheduled Monday*Writing a memoir workshop planned*Missionaries will speak at service
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Dallas*Independence*Monmouth*Wagner Community Library - Falls City
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — There was a moment when Dallas senior Brad Huey was ready to walk away from basketball.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Events for the week of Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Wednesday, Jan. 28
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — For nearly as long as she’s been playing basketball, Central High junior Kylie Nash has leaned on one move.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — As a young child, Beto Meza loved to watch wrestling. But he wasn’t watching Olympic wrestling — or even high school wrestling.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Anyone who buys or inherits a fruit tree faces the intimidating crossroads of how, when and if they should prune.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — As Dallas senior Nate Ludwig finished the 100-yard backstroke at the Dallas Aquatic Center on Jan. 13, he immediately looked up at the scoreboard.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Flu season is upon us. Be sure your family is immunized and protected.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..REDMOND — Central’s wrestling team took third place in its five-team pool at the Oregon Wrestling Classic on Friday and Saturday.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Entering Friday night’s girls basketball showdown, Dallas and Central looked to make an early statement in the Mid-Willamette Conference.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*CHS senior party fundraiser on tap*Bond oversight committee named *Budget committee member needed*KVCS 'kindergarten lottery' slated
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — A 9-0 run to open the second half helped Western Oregon’s men’s basketball team earn an 82-68 Great Northwest Athletic Conference win over Saint Martin’s on Saturday. Leading 34-29 at the half, the Wolves saw their lead extend to 43-29.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..BOISE, Idaho — Boise State quarterback Grant Hedrick has been selected to compete in the College Gridiron Showcase on Jan. 31.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — It was a moment players dream about and a finish neither side will likely forget. Trailing by 16 in the second half, Dallas rallied against Central to tie the game at 51, only to see the Panthers hold on for a 57-55 victory on Friday
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Kindergarteners at local and statewide schools were tested on self-regulation, interpersonal skills, early mathematics, and identifying English letter names and sounds.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The senior project was started as an answer to the state’s requirement that graduates have “personalized learning.”
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Students at Western Oregon University work in a modern exercise science lab, getting hands-on training on how to help their future clients and patients achieve better overall health, not just a smaller pants size.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..A few clicks of a mouse and what is essentially a five-megawatt “battery” is online.
January 21, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Norman Scott remembers the days when he worked as a trap boy at the Independence Elks Gun Club.
January 14, 2015 1:35 p.m. read more..DALLAS — If there’s one thing Janet Brunner misses the most, it’s the dimming of the lights.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Each year, the chamber recognizes individuals and businesses in the Dallas area that have a positive influence on the community at the awards ceremony.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Falls City City Council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Lane Shetterly on Thursday.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Polk County Fire District No. 1 will have a new fire chief on July 1 who will be more like a CEO, or manager.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Listings of upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Even in defeat, the Oregon football team made many of its supporters and others proud.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Christmas Cheer makes a difference*Learn how public safety system works*Volunteers are key to tourney success
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Fundraiser for LWC set Wednesday*Fair board changes meeting time
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Exactly what a dispensary will look like — where it will be allowed to locate — remains undetermined.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The one-day festival will explore and celebrate the Willamette Valley’s diversity through music, food, performing arts and crafts.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Polk County’s public safety levy proposal isn’t just about patrols.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Polk County and Oregon as a whole have been relatively lucky so far, largely avoiding the brunt of flu season that has run rampant in other regions of the country.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Evans, 44, was elected to the House District 20 seat on Nov. 4. He has had a long career in politics, starting at the age of 18 as a Monmouth city councilor — the youngest the city has ever had.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Marcus Cordell Crockett*Robert S. Broadwater*Audra Bentley*Richard Dewayne Powers*Ronald Len Selby
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Idioms, jokes and accents prove the toughest when someone is learning English.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*New teen book club to meet at library*Reception for art exhibit set at WOU*Basketball game pits fire vs. police*Free knitting clinic slated for Saturday*Historical society's annual meeting set*Fundraiser will aid James2 program*Bible study event will begin Monday*Teen aviation event taking registration
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Taking the best elements of jazz and transforming them to a modern classical strings sound is what Turtle Island Quartet does best.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Dallas*Independence*Monmouth*Wagner Community Library, Falls City
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Community events for the week of Wednesday, Jan. 14 - Wednesday, Jan. 21
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The whole process took only a few minutes, but the dental screenings that took place at Perrydale School on Thursday afternoon are something some families simply can’t afford.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Locals receive recognition at OSU*Polk students make GFU dean's list*Monmouth youth finishes program
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Plants are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Credit union has new name*chamber board announced*Sushi restaurant opening
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Reservations are being accepted for the Polk County Livestock Association’s annual meeting and dinner, scheduled Jan. 24 at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Rickreall.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..We’re definitely into winter in MI Town and it seems like springtime is a distant future dream.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Polk County Saddle-ites started off the New Year with a wet trail ride on Jan. 3.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — While growing up, the water had always been an escape for senior Sabrina Cedillo. Now, as a captain for the Central High girls swimming team, she’s out to share that feeling with as many people as possible.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — Junior Brant Barnes doesn’t fill up the stat book. Yet, he’s one of Perrydale’s most important players — and most respected leaders.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — For two quarters, Central’s girls basketball team looked like what coach Julie McDonald expects to see.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Central High graduate Tanner Omlid is watching the remainder of the 2014-15 basketball season from the bench after suffering a knee injury on Nov. 25. He was declared out for the season on Dec. 9. Omlid played in five games for Army’s basketball team before suffering a right knee injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore averaged 6.6 points per game and had 11 steals. — Dallas High graduates Kaj Christensen (Class of 2014) and Jacob Rorem (Class of 2013) recently completed the 2014 football season on a successful note at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, Calif. Both players started every game at defensive tackle for the Corsairs. Christensen, a 6-foot, 260-pound freshman, finished the season with 36 tackles, 4½ sacks, 7½ tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery. He was named to the All-Pacific-7 Conference first team for his play. “The conference was loaded at the position from top to bottom, so it was great to see Kaj get in there,” College of the Redwoods coach Taylor Breitzman said. “He didn’t have stats that blew people away, but he was just so disruptive and difficult to block week in and week out that people took notice.” Rorem, a 6-1, 290-pound redshirt freshman, finished the season with 28 tackles, 1½ sacks and 5½ tackles for a loss. — Cody Jones of Dallas is a member of the 2014-15 wrestling team at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Jones, a 2010 graduate of Dallas High School, is a redshirt junior for the Raiders. He has been competing at 174 pounds this season. Jones won three matches and reached the consolation semifinals at the Menlo College Invitational on Jan. 3 in Atherton, Calif., as the Raiders, who are ranked No. 2 nationally at the NAIA level, placed third at the tournament. — Central High graduate Grant Hedrick recently completed the 2014 football season at Boise State. Hedrick helped the Broncos to a 38-30 win over Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Hedrick threw for 309 yards and a touchdown. He finished his career with a 70.2 completion percentage, a program record. He finished sixth in program history in completions (475), passing yards (5,656), attempts (677) and total offense (6,627 yards). — Information for College Notebook comes from college and university sports information departments. To submit an item or a tip for an upcoming College Notebook, send it via email to iosports@polkio.com or contact Sports Editor Lukas Eggen at 503-623-2373 or leggen@polkio.com.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — Some new faces broke through for the Dallas wrestling team on Saturday during the Dragons’ lone home tournament of the season.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — Falls City broke a six-game losing streak on Saturday after defeating Mohawk 46-30 win. Jesse Sickles scored a game-high 16 points, while Tristan Yeager added 15 points.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — Dallas’ boys and girls swim teams lost a nonleague dual meet to Blanchet on Thursday at the Dallas Aquatic Center.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — Western Oregon’s men’s basketball team received a gut check against Northwest Nazarene and Central Washington last week.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — Western Oregon redshirt junior Andy Avgi was named Great Northwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball Co-Player of the Week on Monday.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — David Silver of Dallas has been awarded the American Morgan Horse Association’s Gold Medal in Reining Seat Equitation.
January 14, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*January*February*March
January 7, 2015 2:45 p.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — From the moment Kyler Fleming arrived to play with Central’s boys basketball team, the Panthers’ coaching staff knew he could be something special.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Budget committee members needed*Dental van coming to Perrydale School
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Central School District is gearing up for full-day kindergarten next year, but is keeping a close watch on funding.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — When sophomore Jordan Mottershaw arrived at Western Oregon University last season, it wasn’t the speed of the game that was her biggest adjustment. Nor was it living on her own, or attending college classes for the first time.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Dallas Police arrested four people Dec. 29 following a search of a home where officers found drugs, guns and stolen property.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The commission and Nearman agreed he would receive the letter in lieu of a civil penalty.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Fees that were scheduled to be increased were based on personnel costs, City Manager Scott McClure said.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Betty Forry was delighted to celebrate her 101st Christmas.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..We celebrated the end of 2014 watching two Central High graduates — and outstanding football players — in postseason college bowl games.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Community events for Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Wednesday, Jan. 14
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Dallas*Independence*Monmouth*Wagner Community Library - Falls City
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Cannon Art Gallery hosting exhibition*Reception planned for new art exhibit*Meditation group meets Thursdays*Next country dance slated on Saturday*Sunday breakfast planned at Grange*Watershed council fundraiser on tap
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..With final approval granted from the Dallas Planning Commission, Dallas Retirement Village is moving forward with plans for 40 to 63 more independent living apartments and a new community center.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..After working as a dentist for 36 years — most of those in Dallas — Alan Kolb is hanging up his drill.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Political correctness spoiling Christmas*Homeowners should attend city meeting*Public responsible for crime in area
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Listing of upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..But Christmastime makes up just a small part of the 365 days on the calendar, and the need for assistance by members of our communities doesn’t magically disappear after the holidays are over at the snap of a finger.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Buying new fire apparatus was part of the fire general obligation bond, approved by voters in the May 2014 election.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Dallas City Council unanimously approved an expansion of the Dallas-Independence-Monmouth Enterprise Zone Monday.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Falls City Fire Department has been granted nonprofit status by the Internal Revenue Service, allowing the agency and its firefighters to continue a long tradition of donating to community causes.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..The Polk County Fair Board has voted to shorten the annual county fair by one day, removing Sunday from the schedule and going to a three-day event starting with the 2015 fair.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Mike Ainsworth can remember when he was a senior at Central High School in 1973, there were four Oregon Ducks fans — in the entire school.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..VANCOUVER, Wash. — Facing stiff competition from Washington and Oregon schools, the Dallas High wrestling team placed 10th at the Pacific Coast Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday at Hudson’s Bay High School.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..What, exactly, does a 200-year-old parrot think about, and how does it act?
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONROE — Perrydale’s boys basketball team kicked off 2015 in style, defeating Monroe 58-14 on Saturday.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..*Garbage rate increase looms likely*CERT classes set to begin Thursday*Beneficiary for 'Mr. Dallas' sought
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..iLumiDance, the new show featuring Rainbow Dance Theatre’s ensemble of virtuoso dancers, is comprised of works that feature the interplay of dance and illumination.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Rogue Farms will host Winter Sports with REI Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..You may not realize you’re a shell collector, but Marici Reid would say otherwise.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — For the first time in more than a month, Western Oregon’s men’s basketball team didn’t come out on top.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..MONROE — The Perrydale girls basketball team won its final nonleague contest in thrilling fashion, defeating Monroe 60-56 in overtime on Saturday. The Pirates rallied from a 31-20 halftime deficit to force the extra period.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — For the past few years, Perrydale senior Sarah Nelson has been among the Pirates’ most consistent athletes, regardless of sport.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Central sophomore Marlon Tuipulotu was named second team Sophomore All-American by Max Preps, a national high school athletics website.
January 7, 2015 11 a.m. read more..Effective immediately, Salem Health is limiting visitors at West Valley Hospital in Dallas and Salem Hospital to protect patients from the flu virus.
January 2, 2015 3:42 p.m. read more..