Polk County Itemizer-Observer

12/12/2025

The Marion Polk Food Share recently received an $89,000 donation from the Willamette Health Council to help purchase food for local pantries facing an unprecedented surge in need.

12/12/2025

Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood do…

Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over

12/11/2025

Van Duzer Vineyards, the defining winery of Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor AVA, unveiled on Dec. 6 its newly renovated tasting room, reimagined as a vibrant intersection of wine, art, and place.

Van Duzer Vineyards, the defining winery of Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor AVA, unveiled on Dec. 6 its newly renovated tasting room, reimagined as a vibrant intersection of wine, art, and

12/11/2025

A Chinese mitten crab, a prohibited species in Oregon, was found in the Willamette River near the Sellwood Bridge near Portland and was reported to ODFW on Nov. 17.

12/11/2025

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12/10/2025

A seismic shift has come to the Willamina School District that Superintendent Mike Gass said that “forever changes” things for his students - electric buses.

12/10/2025

DDA hosts free Christmas movie Dec. 10

12/10/2025

Wednesday, Dec. 10

12/10/2025

The state’s At-A-Glance Report Card shows some wins as well as continued areas of growth across both the Central and Dallas school districts.

12/10/2025

Panther Kids wrestling sent 17 kids to Tillamook's 36th annual "Battle for the Badge."

12/10/2025

Alex King wasn’t looking for perfection in his coaching debut for the Dragons. What he got was close enough for now.

12/09/2025

Aidan Wendring’s decision to commit to the University of Portland was driven by more than its proximity.