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Rules fortified for Woodburn's theater, museum, library
On the heels of heightened concerns about emerging inappropriate behaviors, updated rules of conduct for the Woodburn Public Library, Woodburn Museum and Bungalow Theater are in the works. On April 22 after much deliberation, Woodburn City Council approved the updates, which involved repealing the current code and replacing it with another that is more clearly defined and enforced, including subjecting severe offenders to exclusion from the facilities. Woodburn Community Services Director Jesse Cuomo presented the proposal to council while City Attorney McKenzie Granum explained the...
Gervais School District has found a creative approach to slashing chronic absenteeism rates
GERVAIS, Ore. — Since the pandemic, schools across the country and in Oregon have struggled with chronic absenteeism. A student is chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of school. The problem is common for large and small school districts, as well as districts in rural and urban...
OPINION: Is Wilsonville headed in the right direction?
The city of Wilsonville wants to create a new urban renewal district to turn Town Center into an urban setting of high-rise apartments with commercial on the bottom floor. This begs the question, “Do you want suburban Wilsonville to move toward a more urban look and use with greatly increased traffic?” There are so many empty retail spaces in Wilsonville and some will be occupied by new tenants. However, online shopping for almost everything is becoming the norm, and I wonder how many retail establishments...
Dine in this Unique Oregon Restaurant Built in an Old Railway Depot
Built inside the old railroad depot in Oregon City is Coasters Crossing, a family-friendly eatery where you can get a little of everything like burgers, clam chowder, seafood, salads, sandwiches, and beer and wine. Coasters Crossing promises a fun atmosphere with excellent customer service and a laid back environment perfect for a casual night out with friends or to bring the whole family. They also have a nice outdoor patio for dining al fresco on a warm day.
Highway Project: Canby Council gets update on project from ODOT
There’s little doubt that the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Highway 99E project has had an impact in Canby. So much so that the Canby City Council invited ODOT to provide an update during council’s April 17 meeting. The project is moving along, though some unforeseen situations have caused delays. “This has been one of those necessary evils,” Canby Mayor Brian Hodson noted. “It’s a major thoroughfare for Clackamas County and...
Anesthesiologist sues Salem surgery center for $1.6 million
A Salem-area anesthesiologist claims in a lawsuit that a subsidiary of controversial health care giant Optum, Inc. forced him out of his job for objecting to situations he believed endangered patients. The suit, however, indicates that the nurses with whom he clashed had raised objections over whether he was asking...
B&GC names Woodburn senior Oregon Youth of the Year
Betzabet (Betzy) Gascar Hernandez of Woodburn was among 6 individuals from across the state to be named as Oregon Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. B&GC of Marion and Polk Counties Director of Marketing Kari Roberts noted that the Youth of the Year title is “a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle.” ...
Peak bloom: Guide to Oregon's wildflower hotspots and the best times to visit
The former Salem resident would arrive at trails famous for wildflower blooms only to discover he'd come just a bit too early, or too late, for the best of nature's fireworks display. "I got really annoyed, being a photographer, when I didn't show up at quite the right time," he...
Salem Man Receives Life Sentence for 2022 Murder at Cornelius House Party
A tumultuous argument at a house party turned deadly landed a Salem man with a life sentence after the 2022 murder has finally seen a court's judgment. Cesar Yovanni Alvarez-Alcazar, 20 at the time of the crime, was handed down a life sentence on Tuesday for the murder of Jose Angel Rodriguez-Sanchez during a house party in Cornelius two years ago; this decision coming from a jury's verdict which held Alvarez-Alcazar guilty of escalating an argument to fatal violence, as KOIN reported.
April 23 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 23 - Zviad Eremadz, 60, is wanted on a probation violation for first-degree aggravated theft and fraud. ...
Pride mural to come to Wilsonville Parks and Recreation building
Walking by the Wilsonville Parks and Recreation building on Park Place this June, you will see a colorful mural dedicated to Pride Month. At a recent meeting, the Wilsonville Arts, Culture and Heritage Commission selected artist Lauren Kyles to paint a temporary Pride mural on the building’s windows. Kyles said in an artist statement that the design will “symbolize growth, transformation, love happiness and the connections that bind us together.”...
Chemeketa Woodburn to host 16th annual Cinco de Mayo
Chemeketa Community College Woodburn Center will be hosting its 16th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration from Friday through Sunday, May 3 - 5. Events will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; CCC Woodburn is located at 120 E Lincoln St. This community event features cultural experiences, including history, musical entertainment along with cultural crafts, performances by a...
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