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View our 3-5-25 E-Edition right here! Adding a 4% tax to the sale of new car tires in Oregon could generate up to $20 million a year for public transit, reducing tire pollution and… Burgerville hosts SAR fundraiser March 5 As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is releasing the top
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How to create a dedicated backyard game space
2+ week, 1+ day ago (655+ words) Few things bring the fun to summer parties like a backyard game space. (StatePoint) What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition. Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott…...
Referendum on Indy library, parks fee going to voters
2+ week, 5+ day ago (516+ words) Update: Following the County Clerk’s certification last week of the needed number of signatures to get the Community Services & Parks Fee on to the November ballot, the city of Independence has initiated the closure of all city parks, starting with…...
History teacher takes summer tour through time
2+ week, 5+ day ago (862+ words) Benjamin Shown’s trip with the Center for Geography in July through Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo gave him access to ancient ruins normally found in history books. Usually, teachers assign their students writing prompts to detail what they achieved over…...
West Salem's Jenna Brassfield earns accolades for study abroad photos
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (169+ words) Polk County Itemizer-Observer From vibrant coral reefs in the Bahamas to winding paths in Ireland and colorful streets in Germany, Linfield University students experienced the world through study abroad programs this year - and captured those experiences through their cameras. Among…...
Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment drops by 4,100 in July
3+ week, 5+ day ago (254+ words) Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,100 jobs, following a revised gain of 1,300 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. The Oregon Employment Department reports 2,100,219 people employed and 118,301 unemployed in the state in July. July’s losses were…...
Organizations host school supply events
3+ week, 5+ day ago (182+ words) Several organizations are offering back-to-school supply events. Here’s a look at what’s planned in Polk County: Central School District Back 2 School Bash Aug 23-25, Life Center Foursquare Church, 437 D St., Independence You will need to register for a time slot on…...
Reading Nest unveils bookmobile at county fair | Lifestyle | polkio.com
3+ week, 6+ day ago (524+ words) Reading Nest founder Mackenzie Newland (center left) and board president Amber Holland cut the ribbon to unveil their nonprofit’s new bookmobile at the Polk County Fair Aug. 8. Inspired by something she witnessed while on vacation in London in 2023, Mackenzie Newland…...