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Independence Wire
Comprehensive News Feed for Independence, OR.
Results 1 - 20 of 236 in Independence, OR
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Airpark arouses interest of lawmakers
Issues that recently cropped up with Federal Aviation Administration compliance codes and the effects that those codes could have on Independence Airpark residents have gotten the attention of federal representatives. Comment?
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3 Oregon teens accused of multi-county crime spree
According to Independence police, the investigation started when a Linn County sheriff's deputy found a stolen vehicle that would later be tied to residential burglaries. Comment?
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Small fire temporarily closes McDonald's
A small fire broke out at the McDonald's franchise in Independence Wednesday night, officials said. Comment?
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Arrests prevent additional break-ins
... was left abandoned in a field, with doors open, lights on and running, which by all accounts is suspicious," Independence Police Sgt. Rick Igou said. Inside the SUV, investigators found a piece of paper with the name of a person they identified as ... Comment?
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Three teens arrested in string of burglaries
Police have detained three teens they say are responsible for eight home burglaries in the past two weeks in Woodburn, Monmouth and Independence. Comment?
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Independence McDonald's open for business despite Wednesday fire
A small fire broke out at the McDonald's franchise in Independence Wednesday night, officials said. Comment?
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Airpark supported by our tax dollars
On the topic of the conflict between airpark homeowners and the FAA over the Independence State Airport's "Through the Fence" agreement, what the airpark's residents are truly angry about is an application of federal policy in a manner that affects the interests of one small, privileged segment of the local community. Comment?
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5 Questions with Christopher Tamarin
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... That's not always the case. Take Oregon for example. There's small towns like Bandon, Coquille, Monmouth, Independence, Sherwood, Troutdale, that have fiber to the home. Portland does not. Also, just this month Bend Broadband announced the launch of ... Comment?
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State politicians seek clarification about air park
INDEPENDENCE - Issues that recently cropped up with the Federal Aviation Administration compliance codes and the effects those codes could have on Independence Airpark residents have gotten the attention of federal representatives. Comment?
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INDEPENDENCE - The first Life Story workshop of the year will take place from 12:45 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Independence Public Liberary, 175 Monmouth St. Comment?
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FAA's access policy doesn't benefit public
The Dec. 17 story on through-the-fence access for airpark residents at Independence State Airport is accurate but leaves out significant points. Comment?
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FAA's access policy doesn't benefit public
The Dec. 17 story on through-the-fence access for airpark residents at Independence State Airport is accurate but leaves out significant points. Comment?
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Grant Hedrick, Matthew Devereux voted 4A players of the year
December 23, 2009 7:14 p.m. The offer was tempting. Central quarterback Grant Hedrick's decorated high school football career had just ended, and he sat down with his future college coach, Boise State's Chris Petersen, who came to Independence with a flattering proposal. Comment?
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Boise State's 2010 Recruiting Class Totals Only Five?
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... for the BSU defense as early as next year. Grant Hedrick, a 6'1'', 180-pound three-star rated quarterback from Independence, Oregon is the state's all-time total yardage record holder. Grant is the son of a successful high school head coach and has ... Comment?
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Ex-Weyerhaeuser workers in Dallas seek retraining
... got certified here probably three months ago," Kluting said. By contrast, he noted, when a mill closed in Independence, money to retool the displaced workers surfaced quickly. "In Dallas it's been over six months since we turned the petition in," ... Comment?
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Polk Fire Dist. No. 1 launches new Web site
INDEPENDENCE - Polk Fire District No. 1 recently announced the launching of its new Web site, www.polkno1.org. Fire District staff 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. Comment?
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The Brightest Green Projects of 2009
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The most ambitious project of the Green Age is Aldeia's 15-condo "microgrid" development, Independence Station , in Independence, Oregon. Comment?
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Season of Sharing: Wishes are coming true
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... the brightness in his eyes," she says. -- Bridget A. Otto ReFit Season of Sharing gave ReFit -- Remodeling for Independence Together -- a much-needed boost at a time when projects are up but donations have been down. "It generated a lot of ... Comment?
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FAA's 'Through The Fence' Stance Could Cost Independence State Airport
For three decades, homeowners at Independence Airpark adjacent to Independence State Airport in Oregon have had "through the fence" access to the public airport, one of about 40 such places nationwide. Comment?
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Airpark's proximity to airport irks FAA
For more than 30 years, the airpark here has been adjacent to the Independence State Airport, thriving without so much as a peep of a problem. Comment?
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