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Woodburn SD, WEA see no movement in contract talks, new session set for July 13
22+ hour, 39+ min ago (321+ words) Published 10: 08 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 "With the lack of progress we witnessed today, a strike becomes more likely." Ominous words from Woodburn Education Association President Tony Salm in the wake of another contract mediation session that brought the WEA and Woodburn…...
The free meal program, begun in 2011, served more than 6, 500 meals in 2025
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 For 15 years, Zoar Lutheran Church has been providing a free meal every Tuesday evening " to anyone who wants or needs it. The program began July 14, 2011 after Bob and Sally Boonstra were inspired on a mission trip…...
Woodburn High theatre plans trio of 'ripple effect' productions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Woodburn High School Theatre team has set its sights on a trio of productions during the 2026-27 school year, looking at exploring the "ripple effects" that are created by evens and actions. Here's a look at…...
Oregon Ren Faire 'felt alive' during June run in Canby
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (388+ words) Published 11: 00 am Monday, June 29, 2026 A different world sprung to rich, vibrant life in Canby throughout June " a Scottish Vale that opened the doors to whimsy and joy for those who visited. Over each and every weekend in June, the Oregon…...
Woodburn's Farmdale Apt. groundbreaking coming July 1
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (307+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, June 29, 2026 Marion County Housing Authority will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Farmdale Apartments redevelopment in Woodburn on Wednesday, July 1. The 3: 30 p. m. groundbreaking event at 1233 W. Lincoln St. in Woodburn marks an important milestone for MCHA and the Farmdale community…...
College Life: A look at academic honors from local students
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (287+ words) Published 7: 30 am Sunday, June 28, 2026 Locals make dean's list at Pacific Univ. Several local students have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Pacific University in Forest Grove. The Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific's College of Undergraduate Studies…...
Area Events & Activities: Music scene heating up in the area
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (867+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 Musical interlude: Enjoy some Bilingual Music by Nathalia on Friday, July 10, at Canby's Wait Park from 11 a. m. to noon. Colombian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts a fun and interactive presentation of her original bilingual music. Molalla Music…...
Colton Corner: Hoop camp delivers skills and fun to players
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (346+ words) Published 7: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 If you ever want to see kids truly engaged " paying attention to their coaches, playing hard, and learning both basic and advanced basketball skills and plays " look no further than the Colton Hoop Camp, held every…...
2 years after Grants Pass, 14 states, 350 cities have tougher laws on street homelessness
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (235+ words) Published 10: 44 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Two years after the U. S. Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision " which allowed governments to enforce public camping bans without violating the Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment " more than 350 cities and 14 states have adopted…...
How, and where, to spend the Fourth of July at the ballpark
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (1052+ words) Published 1: 59 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 If you're looking to spend America's birthday by indulging in its pastime, you've come to the right place. This Fourth of July weekend, six different amateur and professional baseball teams around the state of Oregon have…...