Fire season begins Monday in West Oregon District
PHILOMATH – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s West Oregon District declared the start of wildfire season will begin on Monday.
June 29, 2017 11:36 a.m. read more..
PHILOMATH – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s West Oregon District declared the start of wildfire season will begin on Monday.
June 29, 2017 11:36 a.m. read more..
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE — When runners set off on the 47th annual Monmouth-Independence Mini-Marathon, they take part in a unique event.
June 28, 2017 3:17 p.m. read more..The Dallas Public Library will host Oregon mystery and thriller author April Henry Thursday at 7 p.m.
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DALLAS — The Dallas School Board voted to build a new track at Dallas High School in conjunction with a project to raise private money to install a turf football field.
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A new trend has started in the Dallas community to support local businesses: Cash mobs.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Salem Health presented a $41,370 Community Partnership Grant to Family Building Blocks to pay for a pilot project to electronically conduct developmental screenings for children in a family’s home.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Finding a way to celebrate Independence Day in Polk County won’t be a problem, whether you are looking for a laid-back day in the park or a thrill-ride carnival experience.
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When Jodi Merritt saw the advertisement for Polk County’s Community Corrections director position this spring, something clicked.
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One of Marty Silbernagel’s favorite events of the year is Polk County Community Corrections annual pizza party in October.
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The official count of allergy-causing pollen is tabulated at a station in Eugene, but those with the misfortune of being allergy sufferers measure the season in itchy eyes and throats, sneezes and congestion.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Salem Police Detectives arrested a suspect on numerous sexual charges against a female minor, according to a press release from the Salem Police Department.
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In May, voters narrowly rejected a $10 million bond for county facilities maintenance.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..No one does Fourth of July as well as Polk County.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..The Pedee Women’s Club members were pleased when neighbor Jon Bansen invited them over to see the work on the old Skidmore barn he is remodeling for his son Ross’s wedding later this summer.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers.
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On Thursday, Polk County Fire District No.1 responded to Riverview Park on a report of a possible water rescue with multiple juveniles in the river, Fire Chief Ben Stange in a press release.
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Fireworks stands are open for business in Oregon, and state and local fire departments are urging people to keep their backyard and neighborhood displays safe and legal.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Polk County law enforcement officials are holding a public hearing on Thursday to review proposed change to the county’s response plan to law enforcement use of deadly physical force.
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Why does a total solar eclipse happen? If the sun rises in the east, why will the West Coast see the Great American Eclipse first? How will animals be affected?
June 28, 2017 noon read more..Dallas school board member Lu Ann Meyer retired from the board on Monday after serving 12 years.
June 28, 2017 noon read more..DALLAS — The improvised courts set up in the parking lot of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were busy for much of the first of Dallas’ Tuesday on the Square events on June 13.
June 28, 2017 11:05 a.m. read more..DALLAS — The drive to raise funds for a turf field at Dallas High School is underway. An official kickoff event will happen during the Sept. 29 home football game, but the project has already raised money toward its goal.
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MONMOUTH — Western Oregon junior cross-country and track runner David Ribich had a stellar 2016-17 school year.
June 28, 2017 11:05 a.m. read more..Portia Perkins and husband Jack hosted Portia’s sister Paula Taylor and husband Chuck, of Davenport, Iowa, for a week at the first of the month.
June 22, 2017 4:22 p.m. read more..Our newly-minted Western Oregon University graduates bid farewell to MI Town following Saturday’s graduation ceremonies that combined happy tears with nostalgia, optimism and abundant good wishes.
June 22, 2017 4:21 p.m. read more..
Knowing the whys and hows of tomato diseases gives gardeners a leg up for successfully growing the most-treasured of vegetables.
June 22, 2017 4:16 p.m. read more..
The Monmouth City Council approved the 2017-18 budget after a rather lengthy process, City Manager Scott McClure said.
June 21, 2017 5:58 p.m. read more..
The crowd at Morrison Campus Alternative School’s graduation ceremony June 14 cheers loudly for Nina Encinas as she approaches the podium.
June 21, 2017 5:38 p.m. read more..The city of Independence got a boost to pay for a park on the area between the Willamette River and the Independence Landing development, said Shawn Irvine, economic development director.
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Cynthia Jaramillo will be moving to New Mexico at the end of June, and will be taking an Independence tradition with her: Santa Train.
June 21, 2017 5:31 p.m. read more..Want to play a round of golf for a good cause?
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Another piece of Dallas’ timber town legacy will be gone soon as the dismantling of old drying shed, affectionately known as “Noah’s Ark,” on the former Weyerhaeuser mill property began last week.
June 21, 2017 noon read more..
Photos of LaCreole Middle School Principal Jamie Richardson were plastered all over the Dallas School District boardroom last week.
June 21, 2017 noon read more..Former residents of Valsetz are gathering this weekend for a camp out reunion at the site formerly occupied by the town they once called home.
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The city of Dallas’ Administration Committee will examine possible rules for council members regarding social media use.
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MONMOUTH — Tyrell Williams can remember that awe-inspiring feeling he had when he was younger.
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DALLAS — Dallas junior Lauren Wallace had waited for this moment.
June 21, 2017 10:15 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — Western Oregon junior pitcher Brady Miller was selected by the Chicago Cubs during the 23rd round of the MLB Draft on June 14.
June 21, 2017 10:15 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE — Sign-ups for the Monmouth-Independence Fourth of July Tennis Tournament have started.
June 21, 2017 10:15 a.m. read more..Calling all volunteers: As the Great American Eclipse nears, each event will need the help of volunteers for things to go smoothly.
June 14, 2017 8:30 p.m. read more..
Eric Smith is far from an eclipse expert.
June 14, 2017 8:22 p.m. read more..The American Red Cross will offer three blood drives during the second half of June and first part of July in Dallas.
June 14, 2017 8:17 p.m. read more..Polk County Community Corrections lists these individuals as “most wanted” for June.
June 14, 2017 8:15 p.m. read more..Today there will be a party for Audrey Cameron, who is retiring from 25 years of teaching at the Weekday School of the Bible in Dallas.
June 14, 2017 1:31 p.m. read more..Our gardens are growing by leaps and bounds and the apple tree in the backyard promises lots of goodies for pies and applesauce, or just to pick for a quick snack.
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A natural enemy has arrived to help control the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops, particularly orchard fruits and nuts.
June 14, 2017 1:29 p.m. read more..The Dallas School Board adopted a revised 2017-18 budget, based now on an $8.2 billion State School Fund for the 2017-19 biennium.
June 14, 2017 1:17 p.m. read more..The Luckiamute Valley Charter Schools conducted a “Civil War Coin Drive” to donate a care package for troops overseas.
June 14, 2017 1:16 p.m. read more..The Falls City City Council approved a contract with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, or COG, to conduct a search for a city recorder.
June 14, 2017 1:13 p.m. read more..The city of Falls City will continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Day early, with an event taking shape for July 1.
June 14, 2017 1:11 p.m. read more..
The old warehouse building on South Main Street in Independence called out to Yul Provancha years ago.
June 14, 2017 12:56 p.m. read more..
A community survey the city of Dallas conducts every two years shows, by most measures, citizens view the town positively — with a few exceptions.
June 14, 2017 12:51 p.m. read more..
Survey results asking if Falls City residents would pay to keep the Wagner Community Library open were encouraging enough that the Falls City City Council is researching a November levy.
June 14, 2017 12:47 p.m. read more..Oregon State University will hold its 148th commencement on Saturday at Reser Stadium on the Corvallis campus.
June 14, 2017 noon read more..Since JD Shinn took over as executive director of the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce, membership is up from 121 to 154.
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture will begin the process of spraying for the invasive light brown apple moth in an area south of Independence next week.
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INDEPENDENCE — The National Psoriasis Foundation is on a mission to raise awareness about psoriatic disease — and it’s ready to put rubber to the road to do it.
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All-Region Baseball Team
June 14, 2017 11:15 a.m. read more..DALLAS — Dallas High School may be closer than ever to finding out if the grass is truly greener on the turf side.
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INDEPENDENCE — Baseball is practically a part of Central’s Jackson Holstad’s DNA by this point.
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A lawn debris fire got out of hand Monday night, damaging a house in Perrydale.
June 9, 2017 2:40 p.m. read more..
Graduation season is in full swing in Polk County
June 8, 2017 3:20 p.m. read more..
Cooper Dodge, a Dallas High School senior about to graduate Saturday, has a drive to help others — and often without it being recognized.
June 8, 2017 12:47 p.m. read more..John Danielson, 17, of Independence, will receive his Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor on July 8.
June 7, 2017 2:54 p.m. read more..
In the moments after Dallas’ 12-7 loss to Marist Catholic in the 5A state softball championship on Saturday, coach Brandi Jackson addressed her team.
June 7, 2017 2:44 p.m. read more..
A new structure graces the grounds of the children’s garden at the Inspiration Garden at Mount Fir Park in Independence.
June 7, 2017 2:41 p.m. read more..
Online safety for children is a lot more complicated than “don’t talk to strangers.”
June 7, 2017 2:35 p.m. read more..
Polk County’s new Mental Health Court, or Friday Court, helped give Anthony Brown and Kelly Fields their lives back.
June 7, 2017 2:17 p.m. read more..
The person who fills the city of Dallas’ recreation coordinator, a position restored to the 2017-18 budget, would be expected to organize activities from wine events to running ones, and for an age range of toddler to senior citizen.
June 7, 2017 1:53 p.m. read more..
Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition produced two videos of the stories of local people who lost a family member to suicide.
June 7, 2017 noon read more..
Kim Lockett, of Monmouth, thought her singing days were over.
June 7, 2017 noon read more..
Six Central baseball players and five Dallas players received Mid-Willamette Conference all-league honors.
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On the last day of school for Central High School’s Class of 2017, Dylan Lewis looked content.
June 7, 2017 noon read more..Mark Hess’ coaching career began with a bang.
June 7, 2017 noon read more..It’s June — the month of graduations and weddings, of warm sunny days and evenings of endless twilight, of trips to the beach and the river and the lakes.
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One small seed is all it takes to produce the gigantic pumpkins entered in fierce competitions around the world, including the record set in 2016 with a 2,624.6-pounder that weighed almost as much as a Volkswagen bug.
June 7, 2017 noon read more..CORVALLIS -- Dallas' run in the state playoffs ended with a 12-7 loss to Marist Catholic in the state championship game.
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