Polk County Itemizer-Observer

09/14/2025

Annually Oregonians need to be reminded students are no longer required to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, and math. Until 2026, an Oregon high school diploma no longer points to academic achievement, but only participation in a system with …

Annually Oregonians need to be reminded students are no longer required to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, and math. Until 2026, an Oregon high school diploma no longer points to

09/14/2025

I-O Staff report

09/13/2025

Willamette Valley Symphony, comprised of musicians from Polk and Marian counties, has announced its 2025-26 season programming and is making season ticket purchases now available.

09/13/2025

Western Oregon University was recently named as one of 60 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member (formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success) Western displayed a dem…

Western Oregon University was recently named as one of 60 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member (formerly the

09/13/2025

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09/12/2025

Improving access to cancer treatment for rural communities, where access to specialized care is limited, is now on the horizon, thanks to early cancer detection technology.

09/11/2025

When asked what His political ambitions were, Jesus answered His kingdom was "not of this world." (John 18:36) Jesus has no interest in a nation state or a worldly kingdom. He does not need nor want human help to establish a theocratic nation state.

When asked what His political ambitions were, Jesus answered His kingdom was "not of this world." (John 18:36) Jesus has no interest in a nation state or a worldly kingdom.

09/11/2025

Polk County Democrats welcome host Zoom meeting Sept. 11

09/11/2025

Allie Kurtz technically had everything she was supposed to want yet still felt like life was passing her by.

09/10/2025

Beaverton rallied late to edge the Panthers football team, 28-21, in Friday’s home opener.

09/10/2025

John Swanson, 40, from north Polk County, is the first candidate to officially declare he will file for the County Commissioner position currently held by Craig Pope, who is retiring and not seeking reelection.

John Swanson, 40, from north Polk County, is the first candidate to officially declare he will file for the County Commissioner position currently held by Craig Pope, who is retiring