INDEPENDENCE, Ore. — New, colorful life jacket kiosks are up and in use along the Willamette River in Riverview Park. The project is part of a community effort led by the City of Independence.
The signs are in place not far from where 13-year-old Gregoria Mximiano-Solano disappeared and drowned in July of 2024.
They’re more colorful, vibrant and interactive than previous models in hopes that they will catch the attention of more young people…