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Woodburn Independent · Colton, OR
Nearby: Colton, ORJuly 29, 1937 – October 22, 2026 – Born September 29, 1948, in Oregon City, to Roger and Ellen Thronson. She passed away at her farmhouse, October 23, 2026, in Molalla. The oldest of their three children, Becky was raised in the Fernwood area at the foothills of the Cascades on the family farm. She attended school in Colton. After graduating from Colton High School, Becky went to dental school to become a dental hygienist. A profession she loved. She spent 50 years cleaning teeth. This is where she met her husband, Don. They married in 1971. Don and Becky had two children, Marci and Justin, and raised them on their farm in Molalla, just above Feyrer Park. After the kids left home, Becky filled her days with volunteer work. A lifelong horse lover, she joined numerous groups that focused on trail riding. Becky spent countless hours clearing trail, building horse corrals, and advocating for “leave no trace”.
Molalla Pioneer / Herald Pioneer · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORA domestic disturbance at a Canby apartment complex results in one shot being fired and a juvenile taken into custody Saturday morning. At about 3:31 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, Canby Police responded to a report of shots fired at the Orchard Apartment complex in southeast Canby. Officers who responded to the scene made contact with the occupants of a vehicle leaving the scene and identified an uncooperative victim. From there, Canby PD learned there had been a domestic disturbance between family members, resulting in a single shot being fired at the complex. The suspect, a juvenile, was taken into custody without incident and the firearm was recovered at the scene. If the Orchard Apartments sound familiar, that’s because it was the scene of the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl last week. Police said there does not appear to be any connection between the two apartments or the individuals involved.
West Linn Tidings · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORPORTLAND — Following her reelection, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s priorities for the next four years include installing a universal statewide preschool program, passing new regulations on data centers and increasing the amount of time Oregon students spend in school. Kotek shared her goals at a Friday news conference in Portland following her victory this week over state Sen. Christine Drazan, a Republican from Canby. Drazan as of Friday afternoon had not officially conceded the race despite Kotek’s 8-point lead, and Kotek said she had not heard from Drazan. Going into the election, Kotek was polling as one of the least popular governors in the nation, but her campaign benefitted from nationwide dissatisfaction with Republican President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington, D.C.
Milwaukie Review · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORAfter vowing to fight until every vote was counted in her race to become Oregon’s next governor, Christine Drazan has released a statement. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared victory on Tuesday night, leading Drazan with 51% of the vote, compared to Drazan’s 45%. Drazan, a Republican from Canby who serves in the Oregon state Senate, said Wednesday that though she didn’t win Tuesday’s election, she was proud of the campaign that she ran. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Drazan, 54, said that being an Oregonian means more than any political ideology. “I have never believed Oregon’s future belongs to one party or one political movement. It belongs to all of us,” she said. “We are neighbors before we are Republicans or Democrats. We share a home, and we share a responsibility for what becomes of it.” Tuesday’s election was the second time Drazan faced Kotek in the race for governor. She ran an unsuccessful bid for the governorship four years ago.
Woodburn Independent · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORHOLIDAY BAZAARS Holiday Craft Fair: The annual Zoar Lutheran Craft Fair will be Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 190 SW 3rd Ave. in Canby. The event will feature handcrafted items, quilts, baked goods, and more. There will also be homemade soup to go. Country Christmas Bazaar: The annual Country Christmas Bazaar will run Nov. 8-14 at the Clackamas County Event Center in Canby. On Sunday, Nov. 8, there is a preview sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. which costs $5. Then, Monday-Saturday, the show is free and each day begins at 10 a.m. Smyrna UCC Bazaar: Smyrna UCC Women’s Fellowship group will be holding their annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature quilts, hand-made goods from embroidered tea towels to baked goods. There will also be a couple of live Christmas trees decorated for sale as well as Christmas wreaths. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate in addition to baked goods will be available for a free will donation.
Woodburn Independent · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORWhile Canby Mayor Brian Hodson is officially guaranteed a record-breaking seventh term, there will be some new faces on the Canby City Council come January. The trio of Brian Ayres, Scott Cantonwine, and Melody Thompson have significant leads and will all be new to the city council when January 2027 arrives, though Thompson served as Canby’s mayor for eight years, beginning in 2002, so she’ll bring some unique experience to the seat. Molalla will also see a couple new faces on the council as newcomers Monica Bergmann and Sheila Howe were both elected without opposition on Tuesday night. And in Donald, there are four candidates within 17 votes of each other for three open spots. From a state perspective incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has won the Oregon governor’s race, defeating Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan, according to projections from late Tuesday night. Kotek led in early results with 52% of the vote to Drazan’s 45%. Here’s a look at the early results.
Woodburn Independent · Silverton, OR
Nearby: Silverton, ORAn area holiday tradition, the Silverton Christmas Market returns in November to spark the holiday spirit in young and old alike. The market runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. The Silverton Christmas Market features two million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits from Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food & drink and more. This festive event annually brings holiday cheer to the Willamette Valley. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening. One thing to note, this is a cashless event. All vendors and food booths accept credit or debit cards. German Vendor Market Shop local vendors for handmade gifts, candles, ornaments, puzzles, and more. Silverton Christmas Market’s many unique offerings include tempting local food and drink, fresh baked goods and treats, and Glühwein, a traditional German hot spiced wine.
Woodburn Independent · Silverton, OR
Nearby: Silverton, ORAn area holiday tradition, the Silverton Christmas Market returns in November to spark the holiday spirit in young and old alike. The market runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton and features two million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits from Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food and drink, and more. This festive event annually brings holiday cheer to the Willamette Valley. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening. One thing to note, this is a cashless event. All vendors and food booths accept credit or debit cards. German Vendor Market Shop local vendors for handmade gifts, candles, ornaments, puzzles, and more. Silverton Christmas Market’s many unique offerings include tempting local food and drink, fresh baked goods and treats, and Glühwein, a traditional German hot spiced wine.
The Astorian · Wilsonville, OR
Nearby: Wilsonville, ORThe Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, a private family foundation based in Wilsonville, Oregon, has awarded a three-year $1 million grant to Consejo Hispano. The “unrestricted” grant is in recognition of the Latinx-led organization’s “more than two decades of community-rooted leadership on Oregon’s North Coast.” The award was announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Consejo Hispano organization works with youth, women and families in rural Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties to help people build stability and intergenerational wealth, exercise leadership and remain connected to their culture. “Consejo Hispano cares deeply for its community, and you can see that care in how its team listens, responds, advocates and creates spaces where people feel safe and know they belong,” said Tyler Hobbs, president of the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. “At a moment when Latinx families across the North Coast are facing heightened fear and uncertainty, this funding is especially timely.
The Valley Times of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood · Wilsonville, OR
Nearby: Wilsonville, ORGerber Gear, the Oregon knife and outdoor gear company, has made Wilsonville its new home. The company relocated from its longtime headquarters in Tigard to a new 80,000-square-foot building in Wilsonville so it could have all manufacturing, administrative, design and engineering in one facility. The first day in the new facility was Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Oregon is where Gerber Gear was born and will remain our home for the foreseeable future”,” said Ash Williams, Gerber’s global head of brand and product, in a press release. “The new Wilsonville facility gives our team everything it needs to continue the legacy of designing and producing legendary knives and tools, while continuing to develop Oregon as the knife making center of the USA.” Gerber Gear was founded in 1939 by Joe Gerber in Portland. In 1987, Gerber was purchased by Finnish consumer goods company Fiskars. Tigard has housed the company’s headquarters since the 1960s.
Wilsonvile Spokesman · Wilsonville, OR
Nearby: Wilsonville, ORVoters have once again rejected the use of urban renewal for Town Center redevelopment. As of Monday, 56% of voters voted against approving Measure 3-641 while 44% voted for it. Voters nixed a similar measure in 2024. Measure 3-632 would have allowed the city to create the Town Center Development District. Urban renewal takes the taxes associated with increased property values and uses the money for public improvement projects. The creation of the Town Center Development District would have authorized $152 million in principal indebtedness through fiscal year 2056. Mayor Shawn O’Neil and Councilors Anne Shevlin, Sam Scull and Caroline Berry were in favor of the measure, wanting the city to finally create a more inviting community hub and address urban blight in the center of town. Councilor Adam Cunningham was against it, believing that the plan included too much housing. Now that the measure has failed, Wilsonville residents may wonder what happens next.
