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In California, high school boys play volleyball. In Hawaii, boys’ volleyball is an official high school sport. But that’s not the case in Oregon – at least not yet. Read moreWelcome to the 'Block' party

Molalla boys open track season with invite win

The Molalla boys track team took care of business March 17 with a win in its side of the season-opening Molalla Twilight Invitational. Read moreMolalla boys open track season with invite win

Colton Corner: Scouts forge new knowledge

On the morning of March 11, Kenny and Kathy Carroll welcomed 11 Boy Scouts from West Linn’s BSA Troop 13 to their blacksmithing forge on Oswalt Road in Colton. Read moreColton Corner: Scouts forge new knowledge

Potential bond measure priorities on MRSD minds

A citizen-led Community Bond Action Committee has organized to provide input to the Molalla River School District Board on updating the district’s facility plan a… Read morePotential bond measure priorities on MRSD minds

Strategic plan for MRSD looking for input

The Molalla River School District is looking for input from everyone within its district boundary as they continue to put together a strategic plan for coming years. Read moreStrategic plan for MRSD looking for input

Colton Corner: Full STEM Ahead!

During the week of March 6, Colton Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) offered an afterschool STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp. Read moreColton Corner: Full STEM Ahead!

Colton Corner: Volunteer firefighters honored, solve 'mystery'

The Colton Rural Fire District #70 Board held its annual awards and recognition banquet at Hopkins Demonstration Forest on Feb.19 to honor its 22 volunteer firefi… Read moreColton Corner: Volunteer firefighters honored, solve 'mystery'

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News

Chair Tootie Smith reverses her vote on Clackamas County buying transitional housing

Commissioner Martha Schrader said she would still vote for purchase of Quality Inn modeled after Veterans Village opened in 2018 Read moreChair Tootie Smith reverses her vote on Clackamas County buying transitional housing

Get your yard & garden on!

This year’s 37th Spring Garden Fair will bring together 100-plus garden vendors at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Canby on May 6-7. Read moreGet your yard & garden on!

Elected official represents Oregon during the White House's Nowruz celebration

Persian new year honors women fighting for freedom in Iran Read moreElected official represents Oregon during the White House's Nowruz celebration

Colton band plays a successful tune

Colton High School’s concert band, directed by Bobby Rice, participated in the 19th Annual NW Invitational Concert Band Competition held at Clackamas Community College… Read moreColton band plays a successful tune

Escape from Clackatraz: Clackamas County's old jail still learning new tricks

20 years after notorious escape, sheriff's office works on another round of renovations, this time focused on suicidal inmates Read moreEscape from Clackatraz: Clackamas County's old jail still learning new tricks

Neighboring landlord sues Clackamas County in attempt to block transitional housing

1988 deed restriction says hotel and restaurant property uses must be in "harmony" with each other Read moreNeighboring landlord sues Clackamas County in attempt to block transitional housing

Strategic plan for MRSD looking for input

The Molalla River School District is looking for input from everyone within its district boundary as they continue to put together a strategic plan for coming years.

Welcome to the 'Block' party

In California, high school boys play volleyball. In Hawaii, boys’ volleyball is an official high school sport. But that’s not the case in Oregon – at least not yet.

Molalla boys open track season with invite win

The Molalla boys track team took care of business March 17 with a win in its side of the season-opening Molalla Twilight Invitational.

Potential bond measure priorities on MRSD minds

A citizen-led Community Bond Action Committee has organized to provide input to the Molalla River School District Board on updating the district’s facility plan and establishing priorities for a potential bond measure.

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Lifestyle

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is all-new and very impressive

There’s a good reason that compact SUVs are the best-selling segment in the automotive marketplace right now. They’re spacious while still being small enough to get ar…

Car Review: 2023 Lexus NX 450h+ blends performance, luxury and plug-in hybrid economy

Plug-in hybrids are more than a bridge between gas and all-electric powered vehicles. They are genuine choices for people who want to seriously reduce their greenhouse…

Colton band plays a successful tune

Colton High School’s concert band, directed by Bobby Rice, participated in the 19th Annual NW Invitational Concert Band Competition held at Clackamas Community College…

Colton Corner: Scouts forge new knowledge

On the morning of March 11, Kenny and Kathy Carroll welcomed 11 Boy Scouts from West Linn’s BSA Troop 13 to their blacksmithing forge on Oswalt Road in Colton.

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Business

Molalla sets priorities for rest of 2023

Molalla City Council and staff have been spending the last several weeks setting priorities for 2023 through a series of work sessions and meetings.

Molalla welcomes new kind of liquidation store

Something new and interesting just opened its doors last week via its ribbon-cutting grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 4, grand opening.

Grow This! program ready to send seeds

The Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge, Oregon State University Extension’s statewide seed giveaway, returns for a fourth year in 2023 featuring a continued partnershi…

Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Governor: 'We take this opportunity seriously,' but she leaves it to lawmakers to fashion details early in the 2023 session to attract federal money.

Sports

Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey excited to build upon strong rookie season

A year ago, Sam Coffey hit the ground running upon joining the Portland Thorns. As a rookie, the midfielder had a lot to learn as she took the step from college to pro… Read moreThorns midfielder Sam Coffey excited to build upon strong rookie season

Thorns storylines: Coaching change, World Cup among 2023 challenges

The Portland Thorns begin their 11th season in the National Women's Soccer League on Sunday, March 26 when they host Orlando at 2 p.m. at Providence Park. Here are som… Read moreThorns storylines: Coaching change, World Cup among 2023 challenges

Colton girls basketball goes 1-2 at 2A state, takes home sixth place

The trip to Pendleton for the 2A state girls basketball tournament was an up and down affair for the Colton High School squad. Read moreColton girls basketball goes 1-2 at 2A state, takes home sixth place

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Opinion

Our 2023 Amazing Educator awards are out!

Over the past several weeks the 40-plus journalists who work for Pamplin Media Group have been working to bring you some of the “amazing educators” who are creating th… Read moreOur 2023 Amazing Educator awards are out!

Editorial: We're Oregon’s largest printer of local news

Some may be surprised to know that the printed word is still highly sought and cherished by many people, especially here in Oregon. Read moreEditorial: We're Oregon’s largest printer of local news

Opinion: Does Lori Chavez-DeRemer deserve to continue representing Oregon?

Pamplin Media Group recently published two articles about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Oregon’s District 5 representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. One was a “My V… Read moreOpinion: Does Lori Chavez-DeRemer deserve to continue representing Oregon?