1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (209+ words) Western Oregon University recently announced that Randi Storch, Ph. D. , will serve as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs beginning July 1. The appointment follows the departure of current Provost Jose Coll, who will assume the role of President at…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (286+ words) Western Oregon University hosts the 16th biennial Focus on Book Arts (FOBA) Conference June 24-28. Registration for the five-day event is open now through May 29. The FOBA 2026 Conference offers a comprehensive lineup of workshops tailored to both beginning and advanced book artists....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (720+ words) Guitarist Lee Wanner performs triple duty on Memorial Day, organizing and performing with three bands at the Memorial Day Country Classic from 4-9 p. m. May 25 at Monmouth's Main Street Park. Three bands will take the stage at Main Street Park's amphitheater on…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (334+ words) Jack Pelzer (left) and the Pirates' 4x100 relay team are seeded seventh with the district finals set for later this week. Greta Fillible is leading the way for the Pirates track team. The senior pole vaulter heads into this week's District…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (531+ words) Dallas library hosts Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter May 21 Moonfall Theatre presents "Moonfall Goes to the Country" Moonfall Theatre presents "Moonfall Goes to the Country, May 22 - June 13, featuring an evening of country music and comedy while supporting local charities. Performances…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (424+ words) Maintenance crews work on shoulder and ditch improvements along U. S. 199 between Wonder and the California border earlier this month. Most highway maintenance and construction work will be paused over the upcoming holiday weekend to help reduce travel delays. The Neil Creek…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (480+ words) Tri Met bus in Portland. Oregonians are on track to overwhelmingly reject hikes to the state's gas tax, payroll tax and vehicle registration and title fees that would have gone toward funding the maintenance and operations of public roads and…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (240+ words) Aubrey Sloan, of Willamina, recently received a Career Opportunity Program grants from the Oregon Arts Commission to support "A Year and a Day," a solo exhibition at Stark Street Studios and Gallery in Portland. Aubrey Sloan, of Willamina, was among…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (187+ words) Polk County Itemizer-Observer The annual Battle of the Badges softball match held May 15 once again saw the Dallas Fire & EMS squad come out victorious over the combined team of the Dallas Police Department and Polk County Sheriff's Office 26-11. Proceeds from…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (108+ words) IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild: IN A LANDSCAPE: Silver Falls State Park Polk County Itemizer-Observer Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Must be at least 8 characters, not contain repeating characters…...