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Week-long Boys State program to start in June
The West Salem High School softball team lost 2-0 to Tualatin in Tuesday's second round of the OSAA... A week-long program where high school students learn hands-on about politics and government will be held in June at Willamette University, according to a press release from the American Legion Oregon Boys State program.
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Positive attitude keeps singer in the game
As soon as you hear the names Steven Tyler , Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson you know this was no ordinary meet-and-greet. Kuhns, a 2011 graduate of McNary High School, was one step away from going to Los Angeles as an American Idol contestant.
15 hrs ago | The Oregonian
Student law school debt harms Oregon's legal community
By Gary Gray As a recent Oregonian editorial discussed, less funding for courts creates backlogs, which create delays for individuals and businesses in the quest for judicial remedies.
Pacific Green Party sets convention here
Alyssa Neal's first two jumps of the triple jump competition at the OSAA Class 6A-5A-4A state track... Sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and June 3 in Room 308 in Eaton Hall at Willamette University.
State's historical society on solid footing
Thomas Jefferson now gazes from a corner of the Oregon Historical Society's entrance hall.
Neighborhoods changing in 1980
This English cottage is one of the homes in the Croisan-Illahe neighborhood association, which was established in 1980.
Oregon PERS: Private equity investments cast unclear future for public pensions
The river of profits welling from investments in private equity partnerships has long been a point of pride for Oregon's public pension managers.
How to sum up former editor John McMillan?
If only "What to Expect When You're Expecting" had focused on the dads' group and didn't just drop... A memorial gathering for John McMillan, 80, of Salem, who died April 26, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. May 26 at the Salem Public Library.
Century-old legacy for Union High building
Students mingle in front of Union High School in the early 1950s. This photo appeared in the 1951 edition of 'The Bobcat,' UHS's yearbook.
Thomas Jefferson now gazes from a corner of the Oregon Historical Society's entrance hall.
We who live in the Willamette Valley are fortunate indeed to have available the wealth of intellectual and artistic resources provided by Linfield College and Willamette University.
Students Meet Climatologist James E. Hansen
Recently, Academy students attended Willamette University's annual Dempsey lecture, a lecture series centered around environmental issues.
Sunshine brings out revelers in Mid-Valley
Moving two hours away from Los Angeles to live on a farm with three children and 28 animals didn't... A sunny day allows students Andrew Bartholo, 12, and Steven Copper, 12, of St.
Three vie for rare open seat on court of appeals
Four incumbent judges of the Oregon Court of Appeals, including two appointees, are unopposed on the May 15 primary ballot for six-year terms.
'From the Top' taping to feature pianist, 16
"From the Top," a national radio program that highlights the country's top young classical musicians, will feature a Portland pianist at the show's live taping Sunday at the Newmark Theatre.
Birds of Colombia to be featured at Willamette event
They grew up watching "Sex and the City," but no one could mistake the girls of "Girls," HBO's new... South America has been called 'the bird continent' for the enormous number of bird species that call it home.
Asperger's author to speak at benefit
Here's a releaseA for the 13th Annual Spring Forum presented by MaPS Credit Union and Assistance LeagueA of Salem Auxiliary.
Symphony Association names next director
Stacy West will be the new executive director of the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem, effective July 1, the association has announced.
WA Students Learn Theatre from Willamette University Professor
Willamette Academy students are participatingA in a workshop series in whichA theyA are able to take the college class "Latina Performance" from Professor Roy Perez.A This class isA both engaging and exciting for the students.
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