Fourth of July celebrations span Hampshire County this weekend
Whether you’re looking for fireworks, to sit down with others to read Frederick Douglass and the Declaration of Independence, or to show off an antique car...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Boo on America 250: CBS Airs Feminist Whines About the Equal Rights Amendment
As we approach America’s 250th birthday, the liberal media is doing all they can to ruin the party. Whenever they mention the Founding Fathers, Declaration...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Here’s how Oregon is celebrating America’s 250th year of independence
The America 250 Oregon Commission awarded nearly $250,000 to projects highlighting the state’s unique traditions, cultures and history.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Here’s how Oregon is celebrating America’s 250th year of independence 5 MIN READ
From Bigfoot to time capsules, the America 250 Oregon Commission awarded 80 grants across Oregon to support local history, culture and art Bigfoot is officia...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Independence felon accused of sharing child sex abuse material online
Eric Spier, 40, was arrested at his home in Independence on Thursday morning in connection with an Oregon Department of Justice investigation.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Monmouth man arrested, charged with seven counts of encouraging child sexual abuse
A Monmouth, Oregon, man was arrested and charged with seven counts of encouraging child sexual abuse, the Oregon Department of Justice said.
May 7, 2026Open source
New Pac-12 baseball takes shape around Oregon State, Dallas Baptist
Oregon State and Dallas Baptist headline a new-look Pac-12 aiming to compete with the nation’s top baseball leagues.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
WATCH: Oregon Leftists Attack ICE Officers with Bat While Disrupting Federal Operations
Leftists zeroed in on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers Saturday, boxing them into a parking lot in Salem, Oregon.
Oct 12, 2026Open source
Unhinged lefties attack ICE agents in Oregon parking lot, smash vehicle with bat: video
Video shows anti-ICE protesters in Salem, Oregon, attacking a federal vehicle with a baseball bat before agents deployed tear gas.
Oct 11, 2026Open source
Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. – Four Oregon Democratic lawmakers, and two hopefuls, are calling for a three-year moratorium on new data centers in the state in response to g...
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Data Center Reps Face the Guillotine, Flee Public Hearing
For towns and cities across the country looking for ways to tell data center developers that their projects aren’t welcome in their communities, the fine f...
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Oregon DOJ levies fresh allegations over local officials’s data center ‘scheme’ 8 MIN READ
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Justice has made new allegations against officials in Morrow County, who acquired one of Amazon’s key local vendors just...
Jul 29, 2026Open source
Woodland Elite 10U softball team clinches a trip to Western Nationals set for July 27
The Woodland Elite 10U girls fastpitch team is set to conclude an incredibly successful season with a trip to the Western Nationals in Salem, Oregon, set for...
Jul 28, 2026Open source
Oregon lawmakers say they’ll prioritize bipartisanship in 2027 transportation funding plan 5 MIN READ
At third meeting, Kotek’s transportation workgroup invited lawmakers to discuss their priorities and policy ideas they want to include in 2027 SALEM — Bi...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Camas Lions Club helps deliver mobility trainer to Oregon child
CAMAS — The Camas Lions Club is proud to announce the successful delivery of a custom 3D-printed toddler mobility trainer to Amelia, a young girl from Sale...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Oregon AG Rayfield highlights new Medicaid fraud charges amid national fraud crackdown 3 MIN READ
SALEM — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced new criminal charges Tuesday against four people the state alleges stole taxpayer money and victimiz...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
The story behind the abrupt departure of one of Oregon’s highest-paid public employees
Longtime Salem insider Chip Terhune scored a great gig. Last month, without warning, he was gone.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found safe in Oregon after 500-day search
Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano was found safe in Oregon after a 500-day search. The FBI and law enforcement recovered her with a 39-year-old man who was ta...
Nov 2, 2026Open source
The regular season wraps up with league titles and playoff spots up for grabs in Oregon & SW Washington.
The regular season wraps up with league titles and playoff spots up for grabs in Oregon & SW Washington.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 with 3 TDs from Dylan Raiola
Raiola completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns to help Oregon rally to beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 on Saturday.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
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Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found safe in Oregon after 500-day search
Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano was found safe in Oregon after a 500-day search. The FBI and law enforcement recovered her with a 39-year-old man who was ta...
Nov 2, 2026Open source
The regular season wraps up with league titles and playoff spots up for grabs in Oregon & SW Washington.
The regular season wraps up with league titles and playoff spots up for grabs in Oregon & SW Washington.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 with 3 TDs from Dylan Raiola
Raiola completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns to help Oregon rally to beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 on Saturday.
Nov 1, 2026Open source
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