A young Pirates football team showed maturity when it mattered. And the result? A 22-20 win over Powder Valley in the opening ...

Dallas came out on fire and never looked back in a 45-6 thrashing of Milwaukie in opening round action from the Class 5A ...

The Southwest Polk Fire District’s initial reactions to the recent levy election results are ones of understanding and concern. We hear and respect the public’s voice as a clear message ...

I grew up in what was called a box house. The walls were horizontal boards nailed to diagonal boards forming the outside structure of the house. There were no 2x4’s ...

Staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors for the 2026 season with guided hikes, seasonal events and outdoor adventures ...

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF) awarded 32 grants totaling $622,332 in their third quarter funding cycle. Grant funds were awarded during a recent check presentation at the ...

The Dallas High School library was filled to capacity last Wednesday evening as student-athletes and parents from across Polk ...

Oregon’s private companies are adopting a cautious yet agile approach as they navigate slowing growth, workforce challenges, ...

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The American Lung Association has released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which reveals that more needs to be done ...

Discover downtown Willamina and the spirit of the holidays, as it celebrates its 32nd annual Coastal Hills Art Tour and Quilt ...

For a team without a single senior, the Pirates have already exceeded expectations – capturing a league title and earning a ...