Stafford Road resistance continues to raise issue with imminent PGE power line project
Stafford Road residents still hope for a hold up on a controversial power line project, a month before construction starts. January and February were busy for Ed Wagner and Kelly Bartholomew, two members of the Save Stafford Road advocacy group, who spent their winter meeting with state and city officials alike,...
Catching up with Albany’s inclusive playground
The playground at Lehigh Park, at 17th Avenue and Center Street in southeast Albany, has been wonderfully transformed since the last time I saw it in October 2024. The playground was still under construction then. The city’s parks crew was the middle of bolting together the play equipment, and the artificial turf had...
‘The Evergreen’: Ghost town offers a window into Oregon’s multiracial logging history
When Gwen Trice dug into her family history, she learned that her father had come to Oregon from Arkansas in a boxcar to live and work in the logging town of Maxville. Maxville was once one of the largest towns in the county. It had a post office, hotel, roundhouse and many homes. Nine decades later, a broken down...
Abiqua Falls’ legacy: Oregon aims for public ownership
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon is taking steps to secure the future of Abiqua Falls for public enjoyment. New budget bills aim to explore the acquisition of this cherished landmark. Abiqua Falls, located near Scotts Mills in Marion County, is known for its stunning 92-foot cascade. The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, which has...
California wine giant acquires Oregon brand specializing in white blends
Jackson Family Wines isn’t finished adding to its massive global portfolio of wine brands. The Santa Rosa, California-based company, announced Sunday its purchase of Big Salt, an Oregon wine brand started by Ksenija Kostic House and John House in 2016. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Big Salt...
Fire Camp Opportunity for Young Women: Explore a Career as a Firefighter
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue invites young women ages 16 to 22 to apply to participate in this summer’s Fire Camp. This camp is an all-encompassing introduction to a rewarding profession. The camp is designed to instill confidence while building leadership and team skills. Participants will learn what it...
Area Events: Children’s author, button mosaics and more
Let’s Make It: Molalla Public Library’s next Make-it Monday on March 9 will feature making a mosaic picture out of buttons. The workshop runs 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is for adults ages 18-above. All materials will be provided. All you have to do is choose your colors...
Logging sports competition returns to Oregon State University
On a recent Friday morning, a crowd gathered at Cronemiller Lake in Peavy Arboretum near Corvallis to watch students from four universities scamper up an elevated pole of wood and saw the end off with a chainsaw. The event was called “Obstacle Pole,” and it was part of the Spring...
WWII soldier’s dog tag found in Australia could return to Oregon
A former U.S. Army base on the outskirts of Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia, was once home to more than 70,000 U.S. Army troops during World War II, including Oregon’s 41st Infantry Division. The site, now privately owned, attracts a small group of metal detectorists searching for relics among the scattered...
No. 2 Warriors Complete Sweep of Eagles to Kick Off Conference Action
SALEM, Ore. – The No. 2-ranked Corban University Beach Volleyball program opened up their 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) schedule with a dominant 5-0 sweep over Northwest University on day one of the Warrior Tournament, taking every set played atop the Warriors' campus on a beautiful day across the Pacific...
