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Woodburn Independent · Woodburn, OR
Nearby: Woodburn, ORThe November “Who’s on Third” Community Concert will feature local singer/songwriter Joni Harms. Harms is known for writing most of her own songs, enjoying the process of writing about rodeo, cowboys, and the ranch way of living. However, she also notes that her favorite kind of songs to write are ballads or story songs. For this concert she has promised to share some new, recently created, songs with us; along with many of her favorite standards. For November, the concert will be Saturday, Nov. 21, from 3-4 p.m. at the Woodburn United Methodist Church at 700 N. Cascade Dr., in Woodburn. As usual admission will be by freewill offering, taken at the entrance. All money collected goes to pay for future concerts and concert expenses.
Woodburn Independent · Woodburn, OR
Nearby: Woodburn, ORWoodburn’s annual Love Santa program is gearing up and sign-ups have opened. Families that need a little help this holiday season can sign up from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Woodburn Public Library. Other sign-up days are Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the library. Note: Online signups are not an option. Families must bring proof of Woodburn address (Oregon Health Plan ID, utility bill, etc.). This ID will be checked before entering sign-ups. For more information, email to [email protected]. To learn more about donating or volunteering, go to lovesantainc.org or Facebook.com/lovesantainc, or call Ben at 503-951-1048 or Jenny at 360-980-4412. Distribution of food boxes and toys will be on a Saturday in mid-December at Woodburn High School.
Sandy Post · Salem, OR
Nearby: Salem, ORBids due: December 10, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Bid Closing for the projects identified below will be at 9:00:00 a.m. on the 10th day of December, 2026. Bid Opening will be at the Oregon Department of Transportation, 355 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon, beginning at 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing. Bids will be received by BJ McCartney, Construction Contracts Manager. • Submit electronic bids, on-line, through Bid Express® (www.bidx.com) before 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing. Submit paper bids to BJ McCartney, Construction Contracts Manager: • Before 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing.
Sandy Post · Salem, OR
Nearby: Salem, ORBids due: December 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Bid Closing for the projects identified below will be at 9:00:00 a.m. on the 17th day of December, 2026. Bid Opening will be at the Oregon Department of Transportation, 355 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon, beginning at 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing. Bids will be received by BJ McCartney, Construction Contracts Manager. • Submit electronic bids, on-line, through Bid Express® (www.bidx.com) before 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing. Submit paper bids to BJ McCartney, Construction Contracts Manager: • Before 9:00:00 a.m. on the day of Bid Closing.
Woodburn Independent · Salem, OR
Nearby: Salem, ORMayor Keyser named to OMA board slot The Oregon Mayors Association (OMA) selected new officers and board members for 2027 during its annual membership meeting at the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) 101st Annual Conference earlier this month in Salem, and Molalla’s mayor was one of the choices. Scott Keyser was named one of six to the board of directors spots. “I’m absolutely honored to represent mayors of the state and be a resources for them when it’s needed,” said Keyser. The purpose of the OMA is to increase the knowledge and skills of Oregon mayors and make a strong, collective effort to influence state programs and legislation. OMA is an affiliate organization of the League of Oregon Cities. Corthell tabbed for regional group’s board During its annual membership meeting earlier this month, the Oregon City/County Management Association (OCCMA) elected new officers and board members, including a Molalla representative.
Molalla Pioneer / Herald Pioneer · Molalla, OR
Nearby: Molalla, ORSeptember 24, 1944 to October 28, 2026- Linda Pauline McMullen, age 82, of Everson, Washington passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026 in Bellingham, Washington after a very brief illness. At her passing she was surrounded by her husband, all of her children and other family members. Linda was born on September 24, 1944 in Silverton, Oregon to parents Myrtle and Gilman (Jim) Satrum. Until she was about six years old, the family lived in Wheeler, Oregon, at which time the family moved to a farm near Molalla, Oregon. Linda attended Rural Dell Grade School and graduated from Molalla Union High School in 1962. She studied at Pacific University for a brief period and then graduated from a Business College in Portland, Oregon. After graduation she worked at the Agriculture Extension Offices in Oregon City and on the Oregon State University campus. Linda married Donald McMullen on August 29, 1964 in Canby, Oregon.
Woodburn Independent · Molalla, OR
Nearby: Molalla, ORJanuary 7, 1949 – September 22, 2026 – Born to Ervin and Ruth Bennett. Colleen grew up in Portland, graduating from Madison High in 1967. She met Jim Plotner, March of 1968. They married two months later, May 25, 1968, and settled in Molalla to raise their family. Colleen worked at Molalla/Canby Head Start for 25 years, retiring in 2000. She and Jim volunteered with Maranatha, building churches in several locations. One was Project Patch. Colleen felt a calling and worked at the camp from 2005 to 2011. Colleen believed in helping others without recognition and donated to many charities. Colleen loved her family and enjoyed time with them, especially the youngsters. She took pleasure in being outdoors and taking photos of nature. Her faith and church family, Molalla Seventh-day Adventist, were important to her. A memorial service will be held there on December 6, 2026, at 11:00 am with soup and salad to follow. Please help us celebrate her life.
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.
