‘People are afraid’: Farmworker anxiety, PCUN’s support rises amid immigration crackdownsThe recent widespread ICE raids in Los Angeles and the arrest of vineyard workers in Newberg have sent shockwaves through Oregon’s immigrant farmworker communities. Jun 20 25June 20, 2025Article at woodburnindependent.com
Harvest season persists amid challenges in Oregon’s wine countryIt’s harvest season in the Willamette Valley, and despite current challenges facing the wine industry, Woodburn’s own Hanson Vineyard perseveres. Oct 11 24October 11, 2024Article at woodburnindependent.com
‘We shouldn’t fear school’: Woodburn students walk out Tuesday in solidarity with immigrant peersDraped in Mexican flags, armed with posters reading “Keep ICE out of our schools” and chanting “No borders, no nations, stop the deportations,” approximately 40 Woodburn High School students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Mar 05 25March 05, 2025Article at woodburnindependent.com
Fight for the rights to water: Water permit dispute over Drift Creek dam reaches the Oregon Supreme CourtA decade-long fight over the water rights to streamwater in Marion County may finally be coming to a head. Nov 21 24November 21, 2024Article at woodburnindependent.com
'Everyone deserves the most basic essentials': Old Town Cooling Center provides relief from heatAs temperatures rise throughout the Portland metro area, cooling centers have set up shop to provide relief. The Old Town Cooling Center, located at 435 N.W. Glisan St. in Portland, has opened this week amidst the triple-digit temperatures and is… Aug 16 23August 16, 2023Article at portlandtribune.com
Better biking in Washington County? It's these riders' dreamRide Westside is working to change the bike culture in Washington County. The group hosts monthly social rides around Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro that work to promote the fun of neighborhood cycling and uncover the good and the bad of bike… Jul 10 23July 10, 2023Article at valleytimes.news