Independence News

An 18-year-old and three teen boys have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in a fight in Independence on Friday, police said today.

MicroEnterprise Resources, Initiatives and Training is holding a free information session geared toward anyone considering self employment.

Polk County Commissioner Tom Ritchey announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection this year, largely because of his battle with Parkinson's disease.

Since the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, a number of Polk County entities have responded to the relief effort - ranging from kids to civic leaders to gamers.

When was the last time you talked to your teenager about public affairs? Have you tried for a balanced view by examining a political issue from the other side? Do you talk about current events with family, friends or co-workers? How do the events of the day fit into the overall scheme of history? These simple endeavors, along with participation in ...

Good Chair, Great Books: Read and discuss "Three Cups of Tea," at noon Monday at Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.

Front-and-center chefs star in winery's brunch: The prospect of Sunday brunch generated a festive feeling as we drove up the hill toward Orchard Heights Winery in West Salem.

Monmouth Senior Center is scheduling free tax advice appointments Monday and Thursdays through the month of February.

Salem Audubon Society will welcome speaker Greg Craven, author of 'What's the Worst That Could Happen? A Rational Response to the Climate Change Debate,' at its chapter meeting Wednesday.

Sheriff's deputies were told of the burglary in the 11,000 block of Monmouth Highway at about 1:50 a.m. A woman told dispatchers her husband had caught two men stealing medical marijuana from an outdoor shed, Wolfe said.

Jeannie Berg of 'Your Home Harvests' will give a presentation focusing on organic gardening when the Falls City Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. Jan.

Victoria Tuman and Don Moffett have a vested interest in how voters decide Measures 66 and 67.

INDEPENDENCE - The Monmouth-Independence Rotary announced its January speaker schedule, which includes a visit from Rotary's District Governor Kristi Halverson at noon Jan.

The Dec. 31 letter from Andrew Tanner objecting to the Independence Airpark as 'a small, privileged, tax-supported group' is unfair to those living there.

A small fire broke out at the McDonald's franchise in Independence Wednesday night, officials said.

Police have detained three teens they say are responsible for eight home burglaries in the past two weeks in Woodburn, Monmouth and Independence.

INDEPENDENCE, Ore. - Three Oregon teenagers have been accused in a burglary spree that spanned three counties.

The money has been allocated. Now former Weyerhaeuser workers are waiting to see what's next.

The Dec. 17 story on through-the-fence access for airpark residents at Independence State Airport is accurate but leaves out significant points.

INDEPENDENCE - Polk Fire District No. 1 recently announced the launching of its new Web site, www.polkno1.org. Fire district staffers and volunteers worked with Web developers Snelling Web Design of Las Vegas to coordinate and develop the site, which aims to highlight the district's mission, programs, news and events.