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this WEEK'S STORIes, March 20, 2026

Pictured: From left: Councilor Dawn Roden, Mayor Kate Schwarzler, City Manager Kenna West (Photo: City YouTube)

A vote on the long-awaited parks master plan followed a discussion in which Independence City Manager Kenna West characterized a curt question asked by City Councilor Dawn Roden as an attack on her and city staff after Roden inquired about a sudden amendment to the plan. ...Continued

Pictured: A vintage scene showing a gathering of high school girls (Photo: Library of Congress)

It is sunshine week, a time set aside for the nation to recognize how essential it is to promote government transparency and public access to ...Continued

Pictured: The North Willamette Research and Extension Center farm; Inset of kiwiberries (Photo: Wikipedia)

Kiwi has become a staple for Oregonians. From a tangy addition for salads to the zing-infusing flavor of smoothies, grocery data indicate ...Continued

last WEEK'S STORIes, March 13, 2026

Pictured: Independence Civic Center yesterday with inset of audit documents

An audit of the city's urban renewal agency – which is actually the city council when it acts to oversee a specific portion of the city – has revealed that it went over-budget, exceeded the official debt limit before making corrections and didn't properly post a budget-meeting notice for the URA. ...Continued

Pictured: Eric Chase at podium Tuesday with inset of him at the original food truck hearing (Photos: City YouTube)

The last time Eric Chase spoke before the Independence City Council, council members voted to limit the number of food trucks to seven in ...Continued

Pictured: Crystal Larson, college and career coordinator for Central School District 13J

Career Day at Central High School had everything but a crystal ball for students flocking through the gym Monday to explore ...Continued

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