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Forest Pass Brewing hosts Sable House bingo fundraiser May 27
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Take advantage of the summer weather and host a neighborhood BBQ, drop off some summer produce, or find another excuse to connect with your ne…
Across the country, potholes are more than a seasonal nuisance. They are a visible symptom of aging roads and bridges that many state and loca…
Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time with friends and family.
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Sports
Greta Fillible is leading the way for the Pirates track team.
Dallas golfers Bethany West and Lukas are returning to the Class 5A state tournament.
The Panthers enter this week’s Mid-Willamette Conference finals with confidence, experience and several athletes capable of bringing home the gold.
The Pirates track team scored a number of first place finishes at Saturday’s Perrydale Invitational track and field meet.
Lifestyle/News Briefs
The latest In the Garden column features information from the Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District's May newsletter concerning three-c…
While the Polk County Fairgrounds Event Center attracted thousands to its annual FamJam kindergarten signup extravaganza event this weekend, o…
On July 4, 2026, America250 will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA.
Western Oregon University recently awarded its winners for the second annual Loie Bunse Prize for Nature Writing, which recognizes exceptional…
Obituaries
Christina “Tina” (Davis) Stutzman, 82, lived a life shaped by love-love she gave freely and love she received an abundance. Born on August 18t…
Jim Chaney, age 79, of Dallas, Oregon, died peacefully on April 20, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side. Jim was born in Springervill…
On April 18, 2026, at the age of 85, Judy passed away peacefully with family by her side, to be with her Lord Jesus. She had lived a life of l…
Paul “Tom” Balsbaugh, a resident of Dallas, Oregon, was called home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22nd. Tom …
Ilene Mae Lewis, 80, of Independence, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 21, 2026. She was born May 5, 1945, in R…
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of David Chester Scott, age 84, on February 14, 2026. He went by Chester to all who knew him.
Opinion
A newspaper ran a story titled, “Mother Couldn’t Swim, But Does and Saves Daughter.” In Conn… Read moreInvestigating the Bible: A Mother’s Love
Memorial Day is among the most solemn days on our national calendar and in the hearts of mil… Read moreCommentary: Memorial Day calls for us to remember, and to serve
Do you struggle with being alone? Persistent loneliness can heighten depressive symptoms, am… Read moreEleven ways on managing loneliness
Homelessness in the United States is simply a matter of fact. Read moreSpecial Moments: Homeless
When students walk through their classroom doors each morning, a day of learning is just the… Read moreCommentary; The untold story of school funding in Oregon
April is a very powerful and meaningful month in our office. It marks the annual observation… Read moreFrom the Desk of the D.A.

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