Polk Fire Defense Board issues burn ban

  • Jolene Guzman
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POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Fire Defense Board has issued a backyard burn ban effective on Wednesday, April 14, in all areas of Polk County.

Public Agenda for April 14

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Editor’s Note: Public Agenda is a listing of upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County. To submit a meeting, send it at least two weeks before the actual meeting date to Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com).

Police report for April 14

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Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Police report for April 7

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Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Independence State Airport to receive $588,000 FAA grant

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INDEPENDENCE — The Independence State Airport was one of more than a dozen airports throughout Oregon that will receive a share of about $10.3 million in federal grants for improvements that include better preparation for winter weather, runway repairs, improved guidance systems, perimeter f…

PCSO joins enhanced enforcement patrol

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POLK COUNTY — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an Enhanced Enforcement Campaign April 7-21.

House GOP says it won't delay budget bills

  • By GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau
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SALEM -- Oregon House Republicans said Tuesday that they will not use delaying tactics on budget bills when they come up for a vote.

Converting motels to housing one step closer

  • By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
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SALEM -- The conversion of hotels and motels to emergency shelters and low-cost housing would be eased under a bill that is halfway through the Oregon Legislature.

Police report

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Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Public Agenda for March 31

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Editor’s Note: Public Agenda is a listing of upcoming meetings for governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County. To submit a meeting, send it at least two weeks before the actual meeting date to Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com).

Oregon relaxes school safety guidelines ... again

  • By Teresa Carson Oregon Capital Bureau
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SALEM — In yet another about face, the state announced Monday, March 22, that it would drastically reduce the amount of spacing required for students going back to school, to align with new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.